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"All told, there is a sense that white supremacist and far-right groups are confident they can fly under the radar in this new law enforcement environment, says Joshua Fisher Birch, an expert on neo-Nazi groups at the Counter Extremism Project. “If the likelihood of being investigated is diminished by shifting federal priorities, these groups may be more willing to take new risks. Some groups may see an advantage in tying their messaging to the administration in an effort to recruit people,” he adds."
“Following threats of attacks, carnival parades in Germany are starting with increased security precautions. "In the current situation, it is unavoidable to take a closer look," says terrorism expert Hans-Jakob Schindler.”
“... Archer will be located at the former home of Auschwitz Commandant Rudolf Höss, also known as House 88, in a project sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Unesco, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) and the Auschwitz–Birkenau Museum. Rudolf Höss and House 88 were the subject of the Oscar-winning film The Zone of Interest, directed by Jonathan Glazer. The centre will house a permanent exhibition organized by Italian composer Francesco Lotoro, which contains a collection of music written in camps.”
CEP Senior Advisor Ian Acheson writes: "Watching Novembre, Cédric Jimenez’s 2022 dramatisation of the manhunt for the perpetrators of the November 2015 Bataclan massacre, what stands out is the gaping chasm between how France and Britain have reckoned with jihadism – an ideological threat that has irrevocably altered both our societies, far more than we would care to admit."
“In January 2025, the house at 88 Legionów Street in Oświęcim (known as the "Hoess villa") was bought by the American non-governmental organization Counter Extremism Project (CEP). According to the New York Times, the CEP lawyer revealed that the amount for which the "Hoess villa" was purchased was much higher than the market value of the house (valued at about PLN 500,000). The American organization plans to create a center here to combat hate and hate speech on the Internet and in public debate - ARCHER at House 88. Recently, the Counter Extremism Project announced that the educational center will be designed by Daniel Libeskind, an American architect of Polish-Jewish descent, author of such projects as the Jewish Museum in Berlin, the Imperial War Museum North in Trafford and the Złota 44 apartment building in Warsaw.”
"Senior adviser to the Counter Extremism Project, Ian Acheson, warned that video games were the "perfect way to recruit kids" due to how "easy" it was to disguise interactions that were "seamless and social".
Ashton Kingdon, author of The World White Web claimed that far-right propaganda was "everywhere", added: "It's a Wild West where young people, especially those who spend a lot of time gaming, can find their tribes. Extremist groups are well aware of this and use these platforms to push their messages on vulnerable players."
"Non-profit organisation Counter Extremism Project has announced that Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind will design the ARCHER at House 88 learning centre in the former home of an Auschwitz commandant."
"On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a devastating attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people. In response, the U.S. and its allies sought to isolate the Palestinian militant group, designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Yet, despite international efforts, Hamas continues to thrive, thanks to direct support from six national governments: Iran, Qatar, Turkey, North Korea, Russia, and China. A new report from the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) exposes how these states enable Hamas’s survival by providing financial, military, and diplomatic backing."
“The dissolution of Hurras al-Deen, al-Qaeda's last significant affiliate in Syria, demonstrates how sustained military pressure combined with internal ideological divisions can sink extremist groups, security analysts said… Hurras al-Deen claimed more than 200 attacks across Syria before its dissolution, according to the Counter Extremism Project. Hurras al-Deen was seen as a “serious threat” from the outset, France-based terrorism analyst Mohammad Yaqub Hosseini told Salaam Times. "Precise airstrikes targeting the group's leadership played a crucial role in weakening it," he said.”
"“On January 27, 2025, the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of notorious death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, The Counter Extremism Project, a transnational, non-partisan, non-profit organization that has been successfully fighting extremism since its founding in 2014, announced the creation of The Auschwitz Research Center on Hate, Extremism and Radicalization: ARCHER) at House 88. House 88 is the site of the residence of Commandant of the Auschwitz from 1940-44, Rudolf Höss and his family. It sits a few meters from the camp wall and across from Auschwitz’s original gas chamber and crematorium.”
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