Greg Johnson, a white nationalist writer, was deported from Norway on Monday. In 2012, he expressed “respect” for Anders Behring Breivik, a far-right extremist who killed 77 people in 2011.
Tag: Fringe Groups and Movements
‘Hitler or Höcke?’ Germany’s Far-Right Party Radicalizes
In elections on Sunday, the AfD is set to make another strong showing in eastern Germany. Its local leader, Björn Höcke, is considered an extremist by the intelligence service.
Only a Locked Door Stopped a Massacre at a German Synagogue
The gunman who fatally shot two people made clear that he chose his target intending to kill as many Jews as possible and that he hoped to impress extremists beyond Germany.
A Far-Right Dilemma for Europe’s Mainstream: Contain It or Join It?
Traditional parties are increasingly working with the far right at a local level, fraying a taboo. Will the cooperation defuse or enable a disruptive force?
The Man Behind a Toxic Slogan Promoting White Supremacy
Renaud Camus’s phrase, “the great replacement,” which characterizes Muslim immigrants as invaders bent on conquest, has become a rallying cry for white supremacists in many countries.
Neo-Nazi Appointed District Mayor in Germany
Stefan Jagsch, the deputy state leader of an extreme-right party, was appointed because no one else wanted the job. He’s also the only one who does email, said a member of the board.
How YouTube Radicalized Brazil
YouTube built its business on keeping users hooked. This has been a gift to extremist groups. An investigation in the company’s second-biggest market found serious consequences.
The Global Machine Behind the Rise of Far-Right Nationalism
Sweden was long seen as a progressive utopia. Then came waves of immigrants — and the forces of populism at home and abroad.
White Terrorism Shows ‘Stunning’ Parallels to Islamic State’s Rise
Like Islamic State recruits, white nationalists are attracted to an apocalyptic ideology spread through social media.
‘Urgent Resolve’ to Fight Domestic Terrorism Faces Tall Legal Obstacles
American law enforcement has far more latitude to investigate foreign terrorists than domestic ones. A shift would mean rethinking that strategy — and weathering the political blowback.