Extremism in Europe and North America

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