Radicalisation
Alternative labels
Radicalism
Report
Global terrorism index 2025
Globally, terrorism remains a significant challenge. This report presents a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over the past 10 years. It provides an analysis of the top 10 countries most impacted by terrorism and in-depth contributions from experts. It finds that attacks in the West increased for the first...
Report
Crime & justice research 2025
A compendium of 14 recent studies exploring topics including Indigenous over-representation in the criminal justice system; family, domestic and sexual violence; online sexual exploitation of children; transnational serious and organised crime; and violent extremism. The themes explored reflect a focus on reducing crime and promoting justice by improving evidence-based policymaking.
Briefing paper
The overlap between viewing child sexual abuse material and fringe or radical content online
This examination of the characteristics and behaviours of Australians who access either child sexual abuse material or radical content online finds that individuals who access both are a distinct group, demographically and behaviourally. The findings highlight the need for content moderation policies that consider the overlap between different types of harmful content and target both...
Briefing paper
Exposure to and sharing of fringe or radical content online
The research aimed to understand the prevalence of online exposure to fringe or radical content in Australia, the motivations behind accessing such content, and the platforms facilitating its spread. It finds a significant number of people are unintentionally exposed to this material, highlighting the importance of removing it from online platforms.
Briefing paper
Young people and violent extremism
A jointly authored analysis identifying common issues and trends contributing to youth radicalisation, including case studies from all of the Five Eyes countries. A whole-of-society response, including early intervention, is supported to counter the issue. The analysis informs the Australian Government’s upcoming counter-terrorism and violent extremism strategy.