ARC Fellow Samantha Olson's recently published article helps highlight the complex evaluations that result when neo-fascist accelerationists are inspired by militant Islam. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Complicating Convergence: A Micro-Ethnography of Neo-Fascist Accelerationist Views of Militant Islam on Terrorgram

Over the past two decades, scholars have elucidated the ideological convergence between elements of the far-right and militant Islam. Yet these prior evaluations have focused primarily on shared na...

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ICDE's analysis have reviewed Westman's materials and share insights on influences behind this attack.

Institute for Countering Digital Extremism@icde.bsky.social · 11mo ago

On August 27, 2025, Robin Westman, 23-years-old, carried out a mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, MN resulting in 2 dead and 17 injured. The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. www.accresearch.org/arc-intellig...

ICDE's Executive Director @mattkriner.bsky.social is testifying for the Crown today in the sentencing hearing for Atomwaffen's "Dark Foreigner." Follow @antihate.ca for updates.

Canadian Anti-Hate Network@antihate.ca · last yr.

🚨 1/ IN COURT: The sentencing for Patrick Macdonald, better known as the Dark Foreigner, and a propagandist for the terrorist group Atomwaffen, has begun. Follow along here for important updates. Read our coverage of Macdonald’s trial where he was found guilty here:

Want to know why beliefs that sunscreen is bad for you feed into larger conspiracies and misinformation? This article, featuring expert commentary from ARC Fellow @bdaviess.bsky.social, helps explain. beautymatter.com/articles/big...

From “Clean Beauty” to Extremism: Sunscreen Truthers and Their Conspiracy Theories

The rise of “sunscreen truthers” on social and extremist platforms is fueling dangerous conspiracy theories rooted in chemophobia, pseudoscience, and antisemitism. This deep dive unpacks how clean bea...

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Our newest post from ARC Fellow Samantha Olson explains why accelerationists target law enforcement for violence www.accresearch.org/accreports/s...

Symbols of the System: Why Accelerationists Target Law Enforcement — ARC

by Samantha Olson Introduction On May 29, 2020, U.S. Air Force sergeant Steven Carrillo murdered Federal Protective Service officer David Patrick Underwood amid the unrest of the George Floyd p...

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Tonight night on PBS at 10pm ET, check out "The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram," featuring expert analysis from @icde.bsky.social's Executive Director @mattkriner.bsky.social. The episode will also be on PBS' Frontline website and their Youtube channels. www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontli...

The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram | FRONTLINE

FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate how an online network known as Terrorgram spread extremism and violence.

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ICYMI ARC has a new home with @icde.bsky.social! We are excited to continue working with our current partners to provide unique insights on digital trends and emerging threats related to militant accelerationism Be sure to sign up for the newsletter on www.counteringextremism.org

The Institute for Countering Digital Extremism

ICDE is a non-profit think tank and consulting group dedicated to combating violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age.

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Accelerationism Research Consortium@arcglobal.bsky.social · last yr.

ARC has a permanent home! 🙌 As an initiative of the Institute for Countering Digital Extremism, ARC will contribute to the ICDE mission of countering violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age. Be sure to follow @icde.bsky.social and spread the word!

📢 I am beyond excited to announce that @amycooter.bsky.social and I have co-founded @icde.bsky.social 📢 ICDE is a non-profit think tank dedicated to combating violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age. Follow us and learn more at www.counteringextremism.org

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A non-profit think tank dedicated to combating violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age.

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Institute for Countering Digital Extremism@icde.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 Announcing the launch of the Institute for Countering Digital Extremism (ICDE)! 📢 ICDE is a non-profit think tank and consulting group dedicated to combating violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age. Learn more at www.counteringextremism.org

ARC has a permanent home! 🙌 As an initiative of the Institute for Countering Digital Extremism, ARC will contribute to the ICDE mission of countering violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age. Be sure to follow @icde.bsky.social and spread the word!

Institute for Countering Digital Extremism@icde.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 Announcing the launch of the Institute for Countering Digital Extremism (ICDE)! 📢 ICDE is a non-profit think tank and consulting group dedicated to combating violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age. Learn more at www.counteringextremism.org

Excellent work from 3 ARC fellows!

Dr. Marc-André Argentino@maargentino.com · last yr.

In reading the court records for the Jack Rocker 764 case, and found that Exhibit B was our ( @mbtyler.bsky.social and Barrett) GNET article on 764

I spoke with @davecantor.bsky.social at @vpm.org about the recent indictment of four CVLT leaders, a sextortion group that was the predecessor to 764. Whether its CVLT, 764, Terrorgram Collective or the entity not yet made, accelerationist networks rely on digital spaces to advance their harms.

Accelerationism Research Consortium@arcglobal.bsky.social · last yr.

Our Executive Director, @mattkriner.bsky.social and Senior Fellow @maargentino.com were featured in a @vpm.org article on 764 predecessor org, CVLT, and the recent federal indictment of four of its leaders. www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...

Our Executive Director, @mattkriner.bsky.social and Senior Fellow @maargentino.com were featured in a @vpm.org article on 764 predecessor org, CVLT, and the recent federal indictment of four of its leaders. www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...

Imprisoned neofascist indicted in new child sex abuse case

Kaleb Merritt was previously found guilty of abducting, abusing Henry County minors.

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From ARC's executive director @mattkriner.bsky.social theconversation.com/musks-inaugu...

Musk’s inauguration salute is not the only apparent fascist signal from Trump’s administration

This is not the first time that Trump or someone close to him has been accused of sending fascist messages. Nor even is it the first time a prominent Trump supporter has made that gesture.

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We are happy to co-host @maargentino.com's newest piece, the first in a series examining key manifestos and other materials. The first analyzes publications created by Maniacs Murder Cult (M.K.Y.). www.accresearch.org/accreports/k...

Knives Among the Shadows: The First Manifestos of the Maniacs Murder Cult Under Yegor Krasnov (Part I) — ARC

by Marc-André Argentino , Ph.D. Introduction Over the past several months, I have collected 25 ideological, or attacker manifestos, or instructional materials from The Com Network and its ad...

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@arcglobal.bsky.social's mission is quite simple: STOP accelerationist terrorism. Accelerationism originated prior to radical right-wing uptake but has since become nearly synonymous with far-right terrorism. This is why we use "militant" and "neofascist" in our analysis! www.accresearch.org

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What exactly is militant accelerationism? @mattkriner.bsky.social explains

Matt Kriner@mattkriner.bsky.social · 2y ago

What is militant accelerationism (m/acc)? Simply put, it's terrorism. ARC defines m/acc as a set of tactics and strategies designed to put pressure on and exacerbate latent social divisions, often through violence, thus hastening societal collapse. Our primer: www.accresearch.org/shortanalysi...

ARC's Managing Director shares helpful information in this thread about Terrorgram and Dark Foreigner--a key figure on the Terrorgram network who is currently on trial in Canada

Matt Kriner@mattkriner.bsky.social · 2y ago

Yesterday, I introduced myself to Bluesky. Each day moving forward I'll detail the work ARC does & why it's so crucial. ARC provides impactful analysis of terrorist entities like Terrorgram, a Telegram-based network dedicated to militant accelerationism www.accresearch.org/accreports/t...

Please read ARC's newest piece from @loganmacnair.bsky.social about Schizoposting and its connection to accelerationism and other extremism www.accresearch.org/shortanalysi...

Eco-Fascism, Accelerationism, and Schizoposting: A Merger of Extremist Aesthetics — ARC

By Dr. Logan Macnair, research associate at Simon Fraser University’s International CyberCrime Research Centre   Introduction There remains a noticeable overlap in the iconography and a...

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Please read ARC's newest piece from @loganmacnair.bsky.social about Schizoposting and its connection to accelerationism and other extremism www.accresearch.org/shortanalysi...

Eco-Fascism, Accelerationism, and Schizoposting: A Merger of Extremist Aesthetics — ARC

By Dr. Logan Macnair, research associate at Simon Fraser University’s International CyberCrime Research Centre   Introduction There remains a noticeable overlap in the iconography and a...

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ARC volunteers will continue to analyze extremist threats. As we approach the new year and the challenges it will bring, we are moving toward a new vision and are asking all members to reapply at the below link.

Join ARC — ARC

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Our newest piece, from MA student Sam Olson, explores how three functions of terrorgram fiction foster accelerationist radicalization. Check it out! www.accresearch.org/shortanalysi...

Roleplaying as the Man of Action: Functions of Short Form Fiction in Terrorgram Publications — ARC

By Samantha Olson, M.A. Candidate in Security Studies at Georgetown University

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Our newest piece in the Terrorgram series explains and explores Saints Culture. From @grahammacklin.bsky.social www.accresearch.org/accreports/t...

Terrorgram: Saints Culture — ARC

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Our Terrorgram series continues to explain threats and threat actors on this platform to assist law enforcement and researchers alike. The newest piece from @mirod.bsky.social and Julia Kupper assesses how the community spreads specific propaganda. www.accresearch.org/accreports/t...

Terrorgram’s Propaganda – An Overview of Publications Designed to Incite Accelerationist Terrorism Attacks — ARC

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Our newest piece in the Terrorgram series. @joshuafmolloy.bsky.social analyzes eco-fascism and how it intersects with militant accelerationism www.accresearch.org/accreports/n...

“Natural” Connection: An Analysis of Eco-fascism on Terrorgram — ARC

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We're excited to release the newest piece covering the Accelerationism Events Dataset. Read more about the demographic characteristics of actors within the dataset here: www.accresearch.org/accreports/t...

The Accelerationist Events Dataset: A Demographic Examination — ARC

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We are pleased to roll out the 1st piece in a series on Terrorgram, which will offer strong explainers of the platform, the Collective's actions, and ongoing threats. This piece details the evolution of Terrorgram through present day Stay tuned for future pieces! www.accresearch.org/accreports/t...

The Three Phases of Terrorgram — ARC

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We are thrilled to announce this dashboard, in partnership with @mikeajensen.bsky.social and others at START. It will be a crucial tool for researchers and practitioners who want to visualize and analyze militant accelerationism and its global threats.

Mike Jensen@mikeajensen.bsky.social · 2y ago

For those of you interested in or studying neo-fascist accelerationism, my team partnered with @arcglobal.bsky.social to create a data dashboard of criminal activity linked to the movement. You can explore and download the data at dashboard.accresearch.org

Very pleased to share the 2nd piece in our series on the Accelerationism Events Dataset, here www.accresearch.org/reports-1/th...

The Accelerationism Events Dataset: Tactics, Techniques & Procedures — ARC

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We're excited to host and roll out the first piece on the Accelerationism Events Dataset. This introduction to the project, will, over the next several months, be followed by analyses on the defendants alleged to be responsible for accelerationism-linked felonies www.accresearch.org/reports-1/in...

Introducing the Accelerationism Events Dataset — ARC

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