Graham Macklin
@grahammacklin.bsky.social
Historian @crexuio.bluesky.social University of Oslo. Interested in the far right, fascism & terrorism. I co-edit Routledge’s Fascism & the Far Right book series: https://www.routledge.com/Routledge-Studies-in-Fascism-and-the-Far-Right/book-series/FFR
Lorry driver who prepared for 'race war' jailed
Lorry driver who made guns and prepared for 'race war' is jailed
Thomas McKenna, 60, had set up a gun-conversion factory in a caravan in South Ockenden, Essex.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Lorry driver who prepared for 'race war' jailed
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Thank you to everyone who has been part of C‑REX — to the 60+ people who have been affiliated or worked with us, our research assistants, advisory board, national and international partners, and all who’ve taken part in our activities.
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Thank you to everyone who has been part of C‑REX — to the 60+ people who have been affiliated or worked with us, our research assistants, advisory board, national and international partners, and all who’ve taken part in our activities.
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Finally, we've published the compendium Knowing What’s (Far) Right – an open access, accessible summary of research based answers to complex questions whose several entries have been read more than 50,000 times. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
Clear answers to complex questions - C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism
This guide offers concise, evidence-based responses to key questions surrounding far-right populism, radicalization, and political violence.
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Finally, we've published the compendium Knowing What’s (Far) Right – an open access, accessible summary of research based answers to complex questions whose several entries have been read more than 50,000 times. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
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We've had about 200 media appearances, ~200 RightNow! blog posts, an annual practitioners’ seminar, and participation in the national Consortium for Terrorism Research. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
RightNow!
- C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism
Welcome to RightNow! Explore insights from C-REX researchers and other experts on contemporary far-right politics, including party dynamics, cultural trends, militancy, violence, and terrorism.
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
We've had about 200 media appearances, ~200 RightNow! blog posts, an annual practitioners’ seminar, and participation in the national Consortium for Terrorism Research. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
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Third, we aimed to share research‑based knowledge with stakeholders, policymakers, the public, civil society & schools — we’ve run 200+ seminars and delivered hundreds of talks nationally and internationally, including engagements with the UN and the European Commission www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
C-REX presents research at the United Nations
- C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism
C-REX Director Anders Jupskås and Associate Professor Jacob Ravndal presented new findings at a United Nations briefing session in Vienna.
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Third, we aimed to share research‑based knowledge with stakeholders, policymakers, the public, civil society & schools — we’ve run 200+ seminars and delivered hundreds of talks nationally and internationally, including engagements with the UN and the European Commission www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
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Together with ECPR and VOX‑Pol, we’ve regularly run PhD summer schools on concepts, methods, personal safety and ethics, and organized events with our international partners: CSTPV, ISGA, IKG and PERIL. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
PhD Summer School Studying Online Extremism
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Read this story on the University of Oslo's website.
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Together with ECPR and VOX‑Pol, we’ve regularly run PhD summer schools on concepts, methods, personal safety and ethics, and organized events with our international partners: CSTPV, ISGA, IKG and PERIL. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
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Second, we aimed to be an international hub for multidisciplinary research on right‑wing extremism: we’ve hosted ~60 guest researchers (many via the Younger Fellows program), major conferences (STR annual, Nordic Conference on Violent Extremism) and numerous workshops. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
International researchers on extremism in Oslo
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Where is far-right ideology being exported today? What is the gender dimension in this? How can we prevent violence and extremism? Nearly 280 extremism researchers from various countries gathered in O...
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Second, we aimed to be an international hub for multidisciplinary research on right‑wing extremism: we’ve hosted ~60 guest researchers (many via the Younger Fellows program), major conferences (STR annual, Nordic Conference on Violent Extremism) and numerous workshops. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
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In addition, we have engaged extensively with key methodological and ethical issues via publications and our webinar series. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
Ethics and Methods When Researching Extremism - C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism
Researching extremism presents numerous ethical dilemmas and methodological challenges. On this page, we have gathered resources focused on ethical considerations and methodologies for studying extrem...
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
In addition, we have engaged extensively with key methodological and ethical issues via publications and our webinar series. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
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We have also produced new datasets – such as Right-Wing Terrorism and Violence (RTV), Comparative Far-Right Protests (CFP) and FORMERS. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
Right-Wing Terrorism and Violence (RTV) Dataset - C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism
The RTV Dataset documents right-wing terrorism and violence in Western Europe since 1990. On this website you can download the dataset, use the RTV Map Tool, and read RTV Trend Reports.
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
We have also produced new datasets – such as Right-Wing Terrorism and Violence (RTV), Comparative Far-Right Protests (CFP) and FORMERS. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
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C‑REX' first goal was to produce high‑quality research on right‑wing extremism, violence and hate crimes. We’ve delivered: 16 PhDs; ~300 journal articles; ~50 reports, policy briefs and working papers; eight special issues; three edited volumes; and six monographs. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
Publications - C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism
Read this story on the University of Oslo's website.
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
C‑REX' first goal was to produce high‑quality research on right‑wing extremism, violence and hate crimes. We’ve delivered: 16 PhDs; ~300 journal articles; ~50 reports, policy briefs and working papers; eight special issues; three edited volumes; and six monographs. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
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C REX was established as a direct result of the devastating terrorist attack in Norway on July 22, 2011. The attack appeared to represent a new form of right wing terrorism. There was an urgent need for more research and up-to-date knowledge. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
Research on the 22 July terror attacks - C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism
On this page, we have gathered research on the 22 July terror attacks and their long-term impacts, and present key publications on right-wing violence and terrorism.
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
C REX was established as a direct result of the devastating terrorist attack in Norway on July 22, 2011. The attack appeared to represent a new form of right wing terrorism. There was an urgent need for more research and up-to-date knowledge. www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
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Yesterday marked 10 years since C‑REX was founded. This thread highlight what the center has done — research, PhDs, datasets, events, policy engagement and international partnerships. THREAD 🧵 www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/english/
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Read this story on the University of Oslo's website.
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Yesterday marked 10 years since C‑REX was founded. This thread highlight what the center has done — research, PhDs, datasets, events, policy engagement and international partnerships. THREAD 🧵 www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/english/
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Many congrats to our @crexuio.bsky.social colleagues, with whom we've been pleased to collaborate on a number of events, on their 10-year anniversary and their ongoing commitment to researching the far-right.
Yesterday marked 10 years since C‑REX was founded. This thread highlight what the center has done — research, PhDs, datasets, events, policy engagement and international partnerships. THREAD 🧵 www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/english/
Home - C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism
Read this story on the University of Oslo's website.
www.sv.uio.no
February 4, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Many congrats to our @crexuio.bsky.social colleagues, with whom we've been pleased to collaborate on a number of events, on their 10-year anniversary and their ongoing commitment to researching the far-right.
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Impressive thread about the achievements of C-REX since 2016 👇Excited and proud to have been part of such a cool and inspiring research community from the very beginning!
Yesterday marked 10 years since C‑REX was founded. This thread highlight what the center has done — research, PhDs, datasets, events, policy engagement and international partnerships. THREAD 🧵 www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/english/
Home - C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism
Read this story on the University of Oslo's website.
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Impressive thread about the achievements of C-REX since 2016 👇Excited and proud to have been part of such a cool and inspiring research community from the very beginning!
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A thread on 10 years C-REX! 👇
Yesterday marked 10 years since C‑REX was founded. This thread highlight what the center has done — research, PhDs, datasets, events, policy engagement and international partnerships. THREAD 🧵 www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/english/
Home - C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism
Read this story on the University of Oslo's website.
www.sv.uio.no
February 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM
A thread on 10 years C-REX! 👇
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New on RightNow!: "Limits of the Criminal Speech Act: Hate Speech Convictions in Norway" — by Rune Ellefsen, Carola Lingaas & Anette Bringedal Houge. #FreeSpeech #HateSpeech #CriminalLaw www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
Limits of the Criminal Speech Act: Hate Speech Convictions in Norway
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Analysing hate speech convictions, the authors find that it is unclear where Norwegian courts draw the line between distasteful expressions and criminal hate speech. Notable variations in individuals’...
www.sv.uio.no
February 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM
New on RightNow!: "Limits of the Criminal Speech Act: Hate Speech Convictions in Norway" — by Rune Ellefsen, Carola Lingaas & Anette Bringedal Houge. #FreeSpeech #HateSpeech #CriminalLaw www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
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Very excited about this next @crexuio.bsky.social and CANSES webinar on the best way to apprehend the use of AI by extremist actors, with Stephane Baele and @lewysbrace.bsky.social on Feb 19 🤩
Considerations on Artificial Intelligence and Extremism
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with Stephane Baele (Catholic University of Louvain) and Lewys Brace (University of Exeter)
www.sv.uio.no
February 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Very excited about this next @crexuio.bsky.social and CANSES webinar on the best way to apprehend the use of AI by extremist actors, with Stephane Baele and @lewysbrace.bsky.social on Feb 19 🤩
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Join our C-REX/CANSES webinar next week: "Considerations on Artificial Intelligence and Extremism" with Stephane Baele (Catholic Uni. of Louvain) and Lewys Brace (Uni. of Exeter), moderated by Audrey Gagnon (Uni. of Ottawa). Feb 19, 2026 | 5-6PM (CET). #AI #Extremism www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
Considerations on Artificial Intelligence and Extremism
- C-REX – Center for Research on Extremism
with Stephane Baele (Catholic University of Louvain) and Lewys Brace (University of Exeter)
www.sv.uio.no
February 9, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Join our C-REX/CANSES webinar next week: "Considerations on Artificial Intelligence and Extremism" with Stephane Baele (Catholic Uni. of Louvain) and Lewys Brace (Uni. of Exeter), moderated by Audrey Gagnon (Uni. of Ottawa). Feb 19, 2026 | 5-6PM (CET). #AI #Extremism www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
Elon Musk posted about race almost every day in January
Elon Musk posted about race almost every day in January
Many social media posts by Tesla CEO on his platform are indiscernible from those of white supremacists, say experts
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Elon Musk posted about race almost every day in January
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"X did not respond to a request for comment, but within hours of WIRED flagging several X accounts belonging to Iranian officials, their blue checkmarks were removed. The rest of the accounts identified by TTP but not shared with X continue to display a blue checkmark."
Elon Musk's X Appears to Be Violating US Sanctions by Selling Premium Accounts to Iranian Leaders
While publicly supporting protesters in Iran, Elon Musk's X appears to have been selling premium accounts to regime officials. Checkmarks were removed from certain accounts after a WIRED inquiry.
www.wired.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM
"X did not respond to a request for comment, but within hours of WIRED flagging several X accounts belonging to Iranian officials, their blue checkmarks were removed. The rest of the accounts identified by TTP but not shared with X continue to display a blue checkmark."
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Trump’s pick for top diplomatic role faces scrutiny over ‘white supremacist’ views: Jeremy Carl, assistant secretary of state nominee, has espoused ‘racist, antisemitic’ views, says non-profit leader, via @us.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump’s pick for top diplomatic role faces scrutiny over ‘white supremacist’ views
Jeremy Carl, assistant secretary of state nominee, has espoused ‘racist, antisemitic’ views, says non-profit leader
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Trump’s pick for top diplomatic role faces scrutiny over ‘white supremacist’ views: Jeremy Carl, assistant secretary of state nominee, has espoused ‘racist, antisemitic’ views, says non-profit leader, via @us.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Reform by-election candidate Matt Goodwin calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check. Goodwin argued ‘young girls’ should be explained ‘the biological reality’ that ‘many women in Britain are having children much too late in life’.
Reform candidate calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check
Exclusive: Matt Goodwin argued ‘young girls’ should be explained ‘the biological reality’ that ‘many women in Britain are having children much too late in life’
www.independent.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Reform by-election candidate Matt Goodwin calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check. Goodwin argued ‘young girls’ should be explained ‘the biological reality’ that ‘many women in Britain are having children much too late in life’.
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📢 The first episode of HISTORY'S DEVILS has dropped - "Britain's First Fascists" - on YouTube, Spotify, Apple etc.
Please check it out, share widely or transmit to the moon so it's waiting for Musk when he arrives in his lonely man spaceship
#podcast #history 📚🗃
📢 The first episode of HISTORY'S DEVILS has dropped - "Britain's First Fascists" - on YouTube, Spotify, Apple etc.
Please check it out, share widely or transmit to the moon so it's waiting for Musk when he arrives in his lonely man spaceship
#podcast #history 📚🗃
S1 | EP1 - First Fascists: How Posh Dreamers, Military Washouts and Thugs Brought Poison to Britain
YouTube video by History's Devils
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February 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM
youtu.be/CO7n49ohjKc?...
📢 The first episode of HISTORY'S DEVILS has dropped - "Britain's First Fascists" - on YouTube, Spotify, Apple etc.
Please check it out, share widely or transmit to the moon so it's waiting for Musk when he arrives in his lonely man spaceship
#podcast #history 📚🗃
📢 The first episode of HISTORY'S DEVILS has dropped - "Britain's First Fascists" - on YouTube, Spotify, Apple etc.
Please check it out, share widely or transmit to the moon so it's waiting for Musk when he arrives in his lonely man spaceship
#podcast #history 📚🗃
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Fuentes, yesterday: “Our #1 political enemy is women because women constrain everything, every conversation, every man, everything. They have to be imprisoned. They are the ones that are hurting the fertility rate. They're the ones making us sympathetic to poor people, which are also brown people.”
Nick Fuentes: “The number one political enemy in America is women. … They have to be imprisoned.”
www.mediamatters.org
February 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Fuentes, yesterday: “Our #1 political enemy is women because women constrain everything, every conversation, every man, everything. They have to be imprisoned. They are the ones that are hurting the fertility rate. They're the ones making us sympathetic to poor people, which are also brown people.”
Rise in antisemitic incidents after Manchester synagogue terrorist attack
Rise in antisemitic incidents after Manchester synagogue attack
Overall, 3,700 anti-Jewish hate incidents were recorded in 2025 - up 4% on the 3,556 incidents recorded in the year before - a record high of more than 200 cases recorded in every calendar month for t...
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Rise in antisemitic incidents after Manchester synagogue terrorist attack