The app has helped fuel democracy movements in Iran and Belarus but now faces scrutiny as extremists and conspiracy theorists flock to it amid crackdowns by Facebook and Twitter on disinformation.
Tag: Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right
Portugal’s President Wins Re-election, but Far Right Gains
Portugal once stood out in Europe for having no real far-right presence in politics. Those days appear over.
Capitol Riot Puts Spotlight on ‘Apocalyptically Minded’ Global Far Right
Leaderless but united by racist ideology that has been supercharged by social media, extremists have built a web of real and online connections that worries officials.
Millions Flock to Telegram and Signal as Fears Grow Over Big Tech
The encrypted messaging services have become the world’s hottest apps over the last week, driven by growing anxiety over the power of the biggest tech companies and privacy concerns.
European Populists Who Looked to Trump Now Look Away
The riot at the U.S. Capitol and bogus claims of election fraud have led former allies of President Trump to distance themselves.
How Le Pen, Baudet and More in Europe Are Looking Away From Trump
The riot at the U.S. Capitol and bogus claims of election fraud have led former allies of President Trump to distance themselves.
Amid the Rampage at the U.S. Capitol, a Sweatshirt Stirs Troubling Memories
For those who survived the Nazi death camp, pictures of a man wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt were painful.
A German Terrorist Suspect With a Refugee Disguise: The Tale of Franco A.
A German officer is facing trial on terrorism charges. At a volatile time for Western democracy, his story mirrors the story of Germany itself.
Ex-Military Officers Criticize Spain’s Government and Praise Franco
The comments by former officers, and some current ones, struck a raw nerve in a country that had been ruled by a military dictatorship.
She Called Police Over a Neo-Nazi Threat. But the Neo-Nazis Were Inside the Police.
Death threats linked to police computers and the discovery of far-right chat groups in police departments across Germany have fed concerns about far-right infiltration.