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Inside the 'cult' of the Far Right

The News Agents

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Beyond Numbers: Understanding Far-Right Mobilization

The landscape of far-right activism extends beyond the small membership of organized groups. A significant number of individuals actively engage in far-right behavior, often unaware of their alignment. Demonstrations, protests, and acts of aggression, such as violence against specific communities, indicate a widespread presence of far-right sentiments among individuals who may not self-identify as part of those movements. This illustrates a vast and decentralized network of extremism, suggesting that while formal organizations may have few members, the underlying attitudes supporting far-right actions span into the thousands.

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