For 20 years, ISD has led the way in detecting, exposing and combatting terrorism, extremism, foreign interference and authoritarianism.https://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mm2g63lnlt2xISD-US is looking for a Foundation Partnerships Manager. This role will help grow our philanthropic partnerships & lead in proposal development aligned with programmatic priorities, incl. countering hate & targeted harassment, & addressing the impact of emerging tech, such as AI. Deadline: 31 May https://isdglobal.recruitee.com/l/de/o/foundation-partnerships-manager?utm_source=chatgpt.com17 May 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2g63lnlt2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mlwae5khds2dThere have been new developments in the investigation into a shadowy group claiming a wave of attacks across Europe. A US criminal complaint unsealed today alleges that a Kata'ib Hezbollah commander confirmed on tape that the group — Ashab al-Yamin — operates as a Kata'ib Hezbollah front. https://isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/islamic-movement-of-the-companions-of-the-right-the-gig-economy-proxy-group-attacking-europe15 May 2026 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwae5khds2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mlvfck6ay72bISD is looking for a Latvian-speaking research consultant to support a new project focused on the 2026 Latvian parliamentary elections. Think you'd be a good fit? More details below! Deadline: 28 May https://isdglobal.recruitee.com/o/consultant-research-analyst-latvian15 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvfck6ay72bhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mlslqqxfok2fAntisemitic threats in the UK are becoming more complex, fast-moving and interconnected across online and offline spaces. ISD’s new policy brief offers a strategic framework for confronting the diverse range of antisemitic threats facing British Jewish communities 👉 https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/building-a-strategic-response-to-antisemitism-in-the-uk-in-a-changing-threat-landscape/14 May 2026 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlslqqxfok2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mlpxlfdufk2gIran’s communications strategy is increasingly using pop culture formats, including Lego-styled videos & memes, to reach younger, globalized audiences, while domestic internet access remains heavily restricted. “They are not taking their strategy too seriously,” said ISD’s Bret Schafer to @wsj.com. https://www.isdglobal.org/media-mentions/irans-meme-strategy-blurs-the-line-between-entertainment-and-propaganda/13 May 2026 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpxlfdufk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mlkzsg3jfk23📅 Thursday 21 May 🕓 4:00 PM BST / 5:00 PM CET / 11:00 AM ET 💻 Online Join us for the launch of a new ISD toolkit examining the links between misogyny, targeted hate and violent extremism ⬇️ https://www.isdglobal.org/isd-events/toolkit-launch-addressing-the-intersection-between-tfgbv-targeted-hate-and-violent-extremism11 May 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkzsg3jfk23https://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mlbdnmyfek2uExpert Insights webinar series ⏰ ISD’s Hannah Rose joins INHOPE to talk about subcultures of nihilistic violence and how practitioners can strengthen responses to a growing threat. These networks are linked to harms incl. sexual exploitation, cybercrime & real-world violence, often targeting minors. https://www.isdglobal.org/isd-event/webinar-isds-hannah-rose-on-understanding-online-subcultures-of-nihilistic-violence/07 May 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbdnmyfek2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mkzvjzmgvk2cISD Jordan’s new report identified that online hate speech in Jordan is a structural problem—not a series of isolated incidents.04 May 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzvjzmgvk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mkpwwjpa7k2bYesterday’s stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, London, was quickly claimed by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya. The claim has yet to be verified.30 Apr 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpwwjpa7k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mkkohibdes2nThe growth of online gambling is exposing young people to potential harm on social media, & the platforms meant to protect them are falling short. Research from ISD shows how gambling & prediction market content is reaching minors on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube 👉 https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/pathways-to-parlays-analyzing-youth-exposure-to-online-gambling-prediction-market-advertising/28 Apr 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkohibdes2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mkauvd2uvk2wDavid Salvo, ISD’s Managing Director of Transatlantic Policy and Programming, spoke before Canada’s House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs at a hearing earlier this week on the current state of civic resilience in the country.24 Apr 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkauvd2uvk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mkabyug6rs2qIranian embassies and officials on X have shifted from formal diplomatic messaging towards viral “shitposting,” using absurdity, humor and provocation to capture attention. New ISD analysis highlights the significant impact of this shift 👉 https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/irans-diplomats-launch-a-meme-war/24 Apr 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkabyug6rs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mk4ayzfet22kISD Analysts identified a 68 percent increase in online content classified as antisemitic in the week following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. This surge preceded an increase in offline violence targeting Jewish communities ⬇️ https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/the-impact-of-the-war-with-iran-on-antisemitic-discourse/22 Apr 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4ayzfet22khttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mjwkrnpjwc2pCanadian domestic extremism update ⬇️ As part of a multi-year study to better understand the Canadian domestic extremism landscape, ISD has identified a total of 749 social media accounts ranging from anti-Muslim extremists and white supremacists to neo-Nazis and extreme right accelerationists. https://www.isdglobal.org/publication/online-domestic-extremism-in-canada-data-briefing-june-to-november-2025/20 Apr 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwkrnpjwc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mjoxxresis2pISD research revealed that US Active Club (AC) members are using personal X accounts to call for violence against racial and religious minorities, public officials and perceived ideological opponents. https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/analyzing-violent-rhetoric-active-club-members-x/17 Apr 2026 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjoxxresis2phttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mjmqgjeafc2gIn the first month of the Iran conflict, ISD analysts uncovered two pro-Iran networks on X that jointly achieved over 1 billion views by amplifying AI slop and memes. It shows how quickly coordinated content can scale through platform dynamics ⬇️ https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/how-pro-iran-networks-gained-a-billion-views-on-war-propaganda/16 Apr 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmqgjeafc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mjkga47j3c2xTargeted violence is a growing issue across the US—forcing local leaders to identify how to grapple with this threat.15 Apr 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkga47j3c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mjjstnrmnk23We’re now accepting applications for the role of Special Assistant to ISD’s CEO! ⬇️ Work directly at the heart of ISD’s leadership, shaping communication, supporting administration, as well as key projects across teams on local and international levels. Think you'd be a good fit? More details below! https://isdglobal.recruitee.com/o/special-assistant-to-ceo-202615 Apr 2026 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjstnrmnk23https://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mja6khab4k2mISD Jordan, I-Dare Sustainable Development and Saba Hamlet, marked the conclusion of a two-year EU-funded project on countering online hate speech in Jordan.11 Apr 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mja6khab4k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mixpuoqjsl2sDeadline: 19 April 2026 ⬇️ ISD is looking for a Swedish-speaking research consultant to support a new project focused on the September 2026 Swedish parliamentary elections. Think you'd be a good fit? More details below! https://isdglobal.recruitee.com/o/consultant-research-analyst-swedish08 Apr 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mixpuoqjsl2shttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3miwbrok5oc2mWant to work with a CEO? We’re now accepting applications for the role of Special Assistant to ISD’s CEO!07 Apr 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwbrok5oc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mitfgop3h22rISD is cited extensively in the recent UK Home Affairs Committee report on combatting new forms of extremism. The report draws heavily on ISD research into the role of online spaces as environments for young extremists to socialise, recruit others and reinforce their ideas.06 Apr 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitfgop3h22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mijp5rrbek2wISD CEO and Co-founder Sasha Havlicek joined the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics for a discussion titled “Safety, Slop, and the AI Sandbox: Are We Doomed?” on March 30.02 Apr 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijp5rrbek2whttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3miiulwmr5k24As Ireland prepares for its 2026 EU Council Presidency, ISD's new Dispatch looks at how foreign actors targeted Irish political and social issues in 2025—especially on migration and the presidential election.02 Apr 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miiulwmr5k24https://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3miekmbsh5s2vEurope & North America have been experiencing a surge in antisemitic attacks targeting synagogues, Jewish schools & Jewish community ambulances. To discuss this threat, ISD's Milo Comerford was recently interviewed by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle. Watch the full analysis here. https://www.isdglobal.org/media-mentions/dw-interviews-isds-milo-comerford-on-surge-in-antisemitic-attacks/31 Mar 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miekmbsh5s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mie4n3pgzk2jIn late 2025, ISD identified 4 X accounts linked to a covert Iranian influence op targeting Ireland. Posing as Northern Irish users, they sought to insert themselves into local discourse posting on Irish unification, criticising the UK, US & Israel, & expressing solidarity with Palestine/Iran. https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/irish-unity-palestine-and-soleimani-analysis-of-an-iranian-information-operation-targeting-ireland/31 Mar 2026 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mie4n3pgzk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mic4w2htcc27In 2025, the US saw 74 attacks and disrupted plots linked to extremism, radicialization or grievance-based violence—a 27% increase over 2024. Deaths from these attacks rose to 50, up 300% over the previous year ⬇️ https://www.isdglobal.org/publication/2025-annual-review-plots-attacks-across-us/30 Mar 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mic4w2htcc27https://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mi2qnpslce26Since March 9, a previously unknown militant group—The Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right—claimed seven bombings and arsons in Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Greece, six of which targeted the Jewish community.27 Mar 2026 18:27 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2qnpslce26https://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mhsbqgyjw22eISD & AFP co-investigated pro-Kremlin influence in Europe. We found evidence of targeted information operations, incl. efforts to launder narratives through distribution systems that enable "misleading narratives to travel farther than facts", said Zoe Manzi, ISD Senior Hate & Extremism Analyst 📽️ ⬇️ https://www.isdglobal.org/media-mentions/the-consequences-are-extremely-serious-isd-investigation-exposes-sophistication-of-russian-interference-in-democracies-in-europe-and-beyond/24 Mar 2026 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsbqgyjw22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/isdglobal.bsky.social/post/3mhi7uox5xk2pWhite supremacists in Canada are hijacking positive things—like working out and training martial arts—to create new pathways to their corrosive ideology ⬇️ https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/tribe-and-train-examining-canadas-new-model-of-white-supremacist-mobilization/20 Mar 2026 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:u2frrf5ztlo2axpobrh5spnu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhi7uox5xk2p