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Author - Ethan Rooney
Ethan Rooney delves into the rise of Clann Éireann, a neo-fascist movement in Ireland led by far-right figure Justin Barrett. Launched in April 2024, Clann Éireann openly embraces militant and Nazi iconography, advocating for the deportation of all non-Irish individuals. Barrett, previously associated with the controversial National Party, aims to position Clann Éireann as a significant force amid Ireland's growing far-right landscape.
Author - Eleanor Newis
Our writer Eleanor Newis explores the evolving aesthetics of the far-right, tracing its journey from the secret societies of the Ku Klux Klan to the modern trends seen in #miltok. This issue examines how these groups have historically adapted and influenced cultural trends, using aesthetics as a tool for in-group validation and recruitment. From the elaborate rituals of the KKK to the meme culture of the early 2000s and the militaristic imagery of today, the far-right's visual identity has played a crucial role in its persistence and appeal.
In this new issue, Eleanor Newis deconstructs the far-right's split response to Israel's actions in Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attack. While some far-right factions in the US staunchly support Israel due to religious beliefs, others are conflicted, torn between antisemitism and Islamophobia. This issue delves into the historical and ideological roots of these factions, highlighting the splintering within the far-right, as well as the inconsistencies and tensions within extremist movements worldwide.
Author - Rowan Glass
Our writer Rowan Glass examines Senegal’s political crisis in 2024, focusing on the popular mobilization that helped safeguard the country's democracy. The newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye emerged after widespread protests against former President Macky Sall’s attempts to extend his mandate. Faye’s victory followed months of unrest and legal battles, with protests sweeping across Senegal. The issue highlights how mass mobilization played a crucial role in preventing democratic backsliding.
This issue by Rowan Glass explores the challenges facing Colombia's "Total Peace" plan, focusing on the recent collapse of negotiations in Buenaventura. The Spartans and Shottas, two powerful criminal groups, have resumed their conflict in Colombia's largest Pacific port. Despite initial progress in peace talks, the truce has collapsed, casting doubt on President Gustavo Petro's ambitious security strategy. This ongoing violence mirrors broader issues within Colombia's struggle for lasting peace.
Author - Charlie McCombie
Our writer Charlie McCombie delves into the downfall of Ridouan Taghi, once Europe's most powerful organised crime boss, highlighting his sentencing and the vast network he controlled. Taghi, along with his lieutenants, was sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple murders in the Netherlands. His operations, spanning continents, connected various criminal organizations, including the Italian Camorra, Irish Mob, and Bosnian mafia. Despite his conviction, the cocaine trade he helped build continues.
This article by Ethan Rooney delves into the complex situation in Haiti, examining whether the rampant violence is merely gang-related or indicative of an organised insurgency. The narrative explores the historical roots of Haiti's current turmoil, tracing back to its independence and subsequent economic struggles. It also highlights how labelling the situation as solely gang-related is reductive and oversimplifies reality, as these groups have political motives and public support.
Author - Elvis T. Mantello
This article by Elvis Mantello looks into the field of memetic warfare, highlighting its role as a modern form of psychological warfare within the digital space. The concept, popularised by figures like Dawkins and Giesea, considers memes as potent tools in the transmission of ideas and social control through narrative battles on social media platforms. The analysis is grounded in real examples on how different groups and states have used memetic warfare on society.
This article by our writer Ethan Rooney explores the intricate journey Spain has embarked upon towards reconciliation, following the cessation of hostilities with Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA), a militant group pushing for the independence of the Basque country. Despite the ETA's eventual disarmament and disbandment, the article highlights the complexities around Spain's reconciliation approach, particularly in dealing with former ETA members and prisoners.
This analysis by Elvis Mantello explores the often-misunderstood role of dialogue in resolving conflicts with armed non-state actors. By challenging the narrative that labels these groups as mere terrorists, Mantello argues for a nuanced approach that recognizes the political motivations behind insurgencies. This analysis underscores the potential for dialogue to bridge divides and foster peace, even in seemingly intractable conflicts.
In this comprehensive analysis, our writer Ethan Rooney unravels the escalating tensions in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict against the backdrop of the recent events in Gaza. With over 22,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza and a surge in hostility, the focus shifts to Hezbollah, a force with substantial military capabilities and a tense history with Israel. We examine Hezbollah's growing role in regional dynamics, including its potential to draw international powers into a wider conflict.
Author - Ellie Newis
In this detailed report, we delve into the inner controversies surrounding the far-right movement led by Nick Fuentes. We explore the dynamics of the 2023 America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC), the creation of Cozy.tv as a platform for hard-right content creators, and the inner turmoil within Fuentes' America First Foundation. Our writer Ellie Newis sheds light on accusations of inflated viewer counts on Cozy.tv, financial irregularities, and much more.
In this analysis, Ethan Rooney examines the growing role of Russian Private Military Companies (PMCs), focusing on groups like the Wagner Group, Patriot, and Redut. He traces their evolution from covert operators to key players in Russian military strategy, detailing their roles in global conflicts. These PMCs, operating in a legal grey area, have reshaped Russia's approach to warfare, raising concerns about the future of international military norms and implications for global security.
Author - Andi Basro
Kahanism, the ideological legacy of Rabbi Meir Kahane, has seen a revival in Israeli politics through the success of the Otzma Yehudit Party in the 2022 legislative elections. In this article, Andi Basro explores the origins of Kahanism, rooted in far-right Zionist views and revenge theology, and its historical struggles to gain traction. Despite facing bans and setbacks, Kahanist ideologies found a new foothold in Israeli politics, challenging mainstream narratives and alarming both domestic and international communities.
Unveiling a breach of data security, Ethan Rooney explores the recent leak from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), exposing private information of over 10,000 staff members. The leaked data, inadvertently published in response to a freedom of information request, raised alarms as it fell into the hands of dissident republican groups, posing a significant threat to both individual safety and national security.
Author - Daniel Hall
Delving into the intricacies of the Syrian conflict, Daniel Hall's analysis sheds light on the Syrian Democratic Forces, known for their fight against the Islamic State and progressive governance. However, the SDF lacks international recognition, faces Turkey's persistent threat, and confronts the danger of the Islamic State. Assad's regime and its allies further complicate matters. The article examines potential support avenues for the SDF's survival in this intricate landscape of challenges.
Author - Orlando Miceli
Delving into the complexities of modern warfare, our writer Orlando Miceli provides a comparative study of fifth-generation warfare, hybrid warfare, and gray zone conflict - all forms of unorthodox warfare gaining prominence in the 21st century. It uncovers Russia's elusive hybrid strategy and China's strategic culture embedded in the People's War doctrine, all while exploring Italy's history with the clandestine operations of Falange Armata, a clandestine group with ties to terrorism.
Author - Ryan McLiverty
This analysis explores the escalating role of cyber warfare in the complex political landscape of the Kurdistan region. Our writer Ryan McLiverty traces the history of Kurdish hacking movements, details the evolution of cyber tactics among state and non-state actors, highlights the increased capabilities of state-sponsored hacking, and addresses the internal cyber conflicts within the Kurdish community, underscoring the significance of digital warfare in the continuing Kurdish struggle.
The sovereign citizen movement is a disparate milieu of groups and individuals sharing an ideology that originated in the theories of a group called the Posse Comitatus in the 1970s. Today, there are a variety of different sovereign citizen groups active across the world, and - as our writer Ellie Newis explores - although it is most well known in the US, it has spread to a number of other countries where its ideology is being reinterpreted to map onto regional and local political issues.
Author - Mikkel Kristensen
Our writer Mikkel Kristensen explores the growing threat of hybridization, a new process whereby mixtures of different ideologies, worldviews, and communities lead to new extremist narratives. Hybridization is becoming a growing concern worldwide as diverse ideological groupings serve to reinforce each other. The USA, in particular, is shaping new extremist narratives, with conspiracy theories becoming hybridized with other threats, thereby contributing to further polarization and distrust.
Author - Joseph Collins
Since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Georgia has faced numerous security concerns as its level of authority over South Ossetia and Abkhazia has been hindered. Russia continues to support the two breakaway states and its armed movements, and this has fuelled the domestic political discourse, notably as Georgia's government seems to be backing away from the Western bloc. Our writer Joseph Collins explores the implications of the War in Ukraine on Georgia's sovereignty.
In November 2022, five members of the US anti-government militia group Oath Keepers were convicted of seditious conspiracy, among other charges, for their actions on January 6. Whilst this conviction has brought media attention to the group, it will not dent the growing anti-government and militia movements in the US, which continue to coalesce. Our writer Ellie Newis evaluates the impact of these convictions on the wider anti-government movement in the US.
Author - Hamish Harris
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is at a crossroads. With the mission’s conclusion seemingly on the horizon, the withdrawal of major international partners has left many to speculate on the failure of the operation. Our writer Hamish Harris takes on this topic by analysing how the gradual disintegration of MINUSMA will benefit the Wagner Group in the long-term.
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