Lone Wolves

As the attacks in Norway, Munich and most recently Christchurch have shown: a new threat is now shaking liberal Western societies. Radicalized right-wing extremists ¿ so-called lone wolves ¿ are engaging in individually planned terror attacks.Written by an expert on terrorism and populism, this book highlights the dynamics of this new breed of terrorism. By providing in-depth insights into the biographies of individual perpetrators, it illustrates the changing profile of the typical lone terrorist. This new kind of terrorist engages in violence without being a member of a party or organization, yet is radicalized by a global right-wing subculture that communicates in virtual networks. This startling and well-written book reveals the ideological roots of lone wolf terrorism and urges governments and civil society to take the threat seriously and implement suitable countermeasures.

Highlights the dynamics and ideological roots of lone wolf terrorism

Right-wing Terrorism. Still an Underestimated Threat.- What is a "Lone Wolf"?.- Offenders and Terrorism. Ideology, Motives, Objectives.- Radicalisation in Our Very Midst and in Virtual Rooms and Spaces.- Counter-Strategies and Prevention.- Conclusions.