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Suraj Lakhani

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Academic @sussexfss.bsky.social Research Fellow at Vox-Pol | Associate Fellow @rusi.bsky.social | Steering Board @extremismgaming.bsky.social | Ambassador @getwigi.com Researching all things terrorism, particularly video-games and violent extremism.

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Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · Nov 24

I've put together a starter pack of those researching/working in the area of online extremism/terrorism. If you work on this issue and want to be included, drop me a DM.

#onlineextremism #onlineterrorism #terrorism #extremism

go.bsky.app/GwxRmef

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Amarnath Amarasingam @amaramarasingam.bsky.social · Aug 29

Mine and @surajlakhani.bsky.social's book is now officially out, and there's a discount code!

Available: academic.oup.com/book/60071

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · Jun 20

Missed Wednesday's seminar, with Arthur Bradley, UNICRI's Ottavia Galuzzi, and @surajlakhani.bsky.social, on right- and left-wing violent extremist abuse of digital technologies in South America, Africa, and Asia? Check out the recording at
youtu.be/kOArdasVDqY?...

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · Jul 22

You can now catch the recording of our fantastic event with Joe Mulhall, discussing his work at HOPE not HATE, with Suraj Lakhani.

Do your ears a favour and go take a listen now!

Links in comments...

@joemulhall.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk @surajlakhani.bsky.social

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Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · May 19

Congratulations, Laura! The paper looks great!

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Aaron Winter @aaronwinter.bsky.social · May 15

Now out online: The Sociology of Violent Extremism @oxfordunipress.bsky.social edited by @surajlakhani.bsky.social @amaramarasingam.bsky.social

Includes my ch. 'Far-Right Extremism & the Sociology of Race & Racism', which my recent @britsoci.bsky.social drew on, & more
academic.oup.com/book/60071

The Sociology of Violent Extremism: Theoretical and Sociological Approaches

This book is an essential collection addressing key challenges in studying violent extremism. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, terrorism

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Amarnath Amarasingam @amaramarasingam.bsky.social · May 15

🚨NEW🚨

@surajlakhani.bsky.social and my new edited collection is out! Hard copy available in a few months. academic.oup.com/book/60071

The Sociology of Violent Extremism: Theoretical and Sociological Approaches

This book is an essential collection addressing key challenges in studying violent extremism. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, terrorism

academic.oup.com

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Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · May 8

My PhD student is looking at nihilistic violent extremism and it's fascinating when you start to unpick and unpack what the term means...to consider it as a concept historically...and when you make sense of it using wider works of Nietzsche, Zizek, etc.

Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · May 8

Well, I didn't have this headline on my bingo card

Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · Apr 28

Final chance to register! ⏳ Join us in Dublin for two VOX-Pol Institute events on 7–8 May: tackling online extremism, platform and regulation challenges, plus a hands-on tabletop exercise. Registration closes 2pm Friday (Irish time)! 👉 www.voxpolinstitute.org/events-1

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Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · Apr 24

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ofcom finalises rules for tech firms to protect children online

Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · Apr 17

"Counterterrorism Czar" lol

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Apr 17

JUST IN: Deputy Assistant to the President and "Counterterrorism Czar" Sebastian Gorka says anyone advocating for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be viewed as "aiding and abetting a terrorist" and be federally charged. (h/t Philip Germain)

Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · Apr 11

This is one of my fav conferences. Alongside the cutting edge research on show, there's a really supportive community at the heart of it. This year is hosted by the amazing @akilnawan.bsky.social and @lizzypearson.bsky.social so even more reason to register!

Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · Apr 11

🚨 Final Call 🚨

Last hours to submit your abstract for the 17th Annual International Conference of the Society for Terrorism Research, to be hosted by the School of Law & Social Sciences and the @CVTRC.bsky.social at @RoyalHolloway.bsky.social.

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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · Apr 11

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Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · Apr 2

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox

They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content.

www.bbc.co.uk

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RUSI @rusi.bsky.social · Mar 21

Looking for your next challenge? We're hiring someone to join our Cyber and Tech team as a Research Analyst and play a key role in our research projects. If this sounds like the perfect role for your, head over to our website to apply, and/or share with your network: bit.ly/4in3kRW

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Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · Mar 16

www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

Nazi flag flown in Welsh street

The flag was quickly removed after police were called early on Friday morning

www.walesonline.co.uk

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · Mar 14

BREAKING—The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) office was just on lockdown for close to an hour while members of the DOGE team tried to enter the building, multiple people have told me. Security has now escorted out remaining staffers who’ve been told to telework until further notice.

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Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · Mar 14

committees.parliament.uk/committee/20...

Education Committee announces session on higher education funding - Committees - UK Parliament

Education Committee Chair Helen Hayes MP has today announced a deep dive evidence session examining funding issues in the higher education sector. 

committees.parliament.uk

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Christopher Mims @mims.bsky.social · Mar 14

Meet Gracie Himes, age 20.

Her goal: Fight cancer by developing new medicines.

On March 3, her dreams were shattered when Trump admin cuts hit West Virginia University, which rescinded her PhD program offer.

www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...

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Ashton Kingdon @ashkingdon.bsky.social · Mar 12

BUZZING for This Bad Boy to Be in the Wild Soon 🎉🎊💃 @craigwebber.bsky.social and I Apply The #HerosJourney to al-Qaeda and ISIS Propaganda. Coming Soon in @surajlakhani.bsky.social and @amaramarasingam.bsky.social The Sociology of Violent Extremism 😍😍

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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · Mar 11

Elon spends nearly $300 million on getting Trump elected, and now Trump is using White House resources to promote his cars to help Elon boost his stock prices. Not even a speck of ethics left in the Trump White House.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · Mar 5

New to VOX-Pol? Check out our fully searchable Online Library, now with links to 2,200+ articles, chapters, theses, Blog posts, etc. focused on all aspects of online extremism and terrorism.

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Maura Conway @galwaygrrl.bsky.social · Mar 1

Pleased to see this one published #openaccess at journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10..... CC @joewhittaker.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social @draamattheis.bsky.social 1/3

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Suraj Lakhani @surajlakhani.bsky.social · Mar 1

If this doesn't sum it up perfectly, I don't know what does.