The book analyzes up-to-date data on violent, extremist activity in North America and Europe. It examines various factors influencing the formation of public demand for radicalism, manifestations of xenophobia, racism and securitization of minorities, and provides statistics on hate crimes. It also studies the role of political parties and groups in the formation of public demand for radicalism. Focusing on Hungary, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Finland and France, Great Britain, the US, Canada, Russia, Moldova, and Ukraine, this book reflects the latest trends in Europe and North America, in partnership with The European Centre Democracy Development and the International Council for Diplomacy and Dialogue.

The author expresses gratitude to Dr. Jean-Yves Camus, Dr. William Allchorn, Dr. Anna Castriota, Marina Peunova-Connor, Dr. Eviane Leidig, Dr. Balsa Lubarda, Dr. Radoslaw Kossakovski, Dr. Pranvera Tika, Dr. Dmitry Stratievsky, Dr. Semyon Charny, Mr. Ruslan Bortnik, Dr. Jan Charvat, and Dr. Tommi Kotonen for their assistance in collecting and processing the material for this book

Provides a comprehensive study based on empirical data collected over the past 2 years Draws attention to new trends associated with changes in the value priorities of both governments and society Analyzes trends in legislation and law enforcement regarding to minorities racial groups parties and organizations

Autorentext

Valery Engel Visiting Scholar of the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights (CGHR) Rutgers University, New Jersey U.S., Consultant of the Countering Terrorism Section UN Counter-Terrorism Centre, the senior fellow of Far-Right Analytical Network (UK) and member of the Global Research Network of the U.N. Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. He is the author of 11 monographs and the chief editor and scientific director of the ECDD project Civic Nation.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Legislation.- Chapter 2: Legal Applicable Practices.- Chapter 3: Securitization of Minorities as a Political Factor.- Chapter 4: Xenophobia.- Chapter 5: Radicals and Extremists.- Chapter 6: Extremism-Related Offences.