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Radicalism, extremism, fundamentalism: International study finds numerous commonalities—and certain differences

From a social sciences perspective, people with radical, extremist, or fundamentalist attitudes are similar in some respects: In most cases, they are younger and less educated men who feel that they are not taken seriously […]

New tools measure ‘woke’ attitudes on both left and right political spectrums

Oskari Lahtinen, Senior Researcher at the INVEST Research Flagship Center at the University of Turku in Finland, has developed validated tools for studying “woke” attitudes on both the political left and the political right.This article […]

‘Autoplay got me there’: How YouTube’s algorithm built a following for fascist group Patriotic Alternative

YouTube is a key tool in recruiting far-right activists to the largest British fascist group Patriotic Alternative (PA), according to new research.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking. Here’s how to minimize the risk

When an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in south Minneapolis on Jan. 7, 2026, what happened next looked familiar, at least on the surface. Within hours, cellphone footage spread […]

From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace

In a week filled with news about President Donald Trump’s aggressive moves to take control of Greenland, the world got a window into his thinking about the concept of “peace.”This article is brought to you […]

Data-driven analysis reveals three archetypes of armed conflicts

The language used to describe conflicts naturally reflects assumptions about how different forms of violence emerge and develop.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

By stoking the Greenland debate, the United States may actually be harming itself

As the US administration led by Donald Trump has continued to reassert its interest in owning Greenland, Europe has become more and more concerned about the security situation in the Arctic.This article is brought to […]

Political writing retains an important and complex role in the UK’s national conversation, new book shows

Political published writing retains an “important and complex role” in the national conversation—despite huge social and technological changes this century, a new book shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline—and the Pacific is in the crosshairs

When the United States recently escalated its confrontation with Venezuela—carrying out strikes in Caracas and capturing President Nicolás Maduro—the moves were framed as political intervention.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Forget the big picture: The case for voting on just one issue

Most people assume that when an election comes down to two main parties, the logic of voting is straightforward: weigh up the options and choose the least bad one.This article is brought to you by […]