(New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicolas Stockhammer as a Non-Resident Fellow, strengthening the organization’s reach to its partners in Austria as well as its analytical capabilities on radicalization, counterterrorism strategy, and geopolitical extremist trends. Dr. Stockhammer brings decades of research expertise in extremist networks, digital propaganda, and violence prevention to CEP’s global policy and advocacy efforts.
Dr. Stockhammer is a political scientist and scholar whose work has focused on European counterterrorism strategy, youth radicalization, and the intersection of technology and extremist recruitment. He is currently the Head of the Research Cluster Counter-Terrorism, CVE and Intelligence at the Department of Security Studies, Danube University Krems (Austria), where he leads a multi-thematic research portfolio and international cooperation projects
Ambassador Mark D. Wallace, CEO of the Counter Extremism Project, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Dr. Nicolas Stockhammer to CEP. His deep analytical experience and nuanced understanding of extremist drivers—especially in the digital age—will be invaluable as we continue to expand our research, policy guidance, and global engagement. His leadership will help shape CEP’s strategic evidence-based responses to the evolving threat landscape.”
Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler, Senior Director of CEP, added:
“Dr.Nicolas Stockhammer’s scholarship and insights align closely with CEP’s mission to confront the multifaceted challenges posed by extremist ideologies worldwide. His work on radicalization pathways and the interplay of online and offline extremist ecosystems will bolster our ability to inform policymakers and practitioners with actionable research.”
Dr. Nicolas Stockhammer, Non-Resident Fellow at CEP, said:
“I am delighted to join the Counter Extremism Project as a Non-Resident Fellow. In an era of rapidly evolving extremist threats, strong international cooperation and rigorous, evidence-based analysis are essential. I look forward to contributing to CEP’s work in advancing practical policy solutions and strengthening global efforts to counter radicalization and violent extremism.”
Dr. Stockhammer’s appointment demonstrates CEP’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its expert leadership and deepening its impact in analysis, policy influence, and public education on extremism and violence prevention.