Does far-right extremism still threaten New Zealand?
By Paul Spoonley In the hours after the Christchurch mosque attacks on March 15 last year, I wrote that I hoped New Zealand would finally stop believing it was immune to far-right extremist violence. A year on, I’m not sure enough has changed. I’ve researched...
Making room for grief: How should we reflect on the Christchurch atrocities?
By Giacomo Lichtner New Zealand’s reaction to the mass murder in Christchurch two weeks ago has rightly been celebrated globally for its spontaneity, its heartfelt compassion, its inclusiveness and its impact in bringing about immediate change. In my place of work,...
An act of crime, or terror? How the Christchurch attacker might be tried
By John Ip On 15 March 2019, an Australian national living in Christchurch allegedly attacked the Al Noor and Linwood Mosques during Friday prayers, killing 50 people, the youngest only three-years-old, and injuring many more. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern...
The rise of the far-right: Did the media miss the story?
By Jean-Paul Marthoz The live-streaming of the March 15 Christchurch terror attacks confronted Western Europe’s mainstream media with a new challenge in the dramaturgy of terrorism. Most newsrooms reacted the way they were expected to react, according to their...
Does stripping people of citizenship lead to security and justice?
By Julija Sardelić Does stripping people of citizenship lead to security and justice? Julija Sardelić explores this complex question in light of some recent cases. “What does being British mean to you? Democracy? Freedom of speech? Rights for women? Rights for...
Same tune, different venue? The ideology of white supremacist terrorism
By Edwin Hodge & Helga Hallgrimsdottir Edwin Hodge and Helga Hallgrimsdottir explore the ideology behind white supremacist terrorism in light of the recent Christchurch mosque attacks. The tragic events of Christchurch and the recent public prominence of...
Terror in Christchurch: Analysing what happened 🔊
On Friday, March 15, a fascist-white supremacist attacked two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing fifty people. This was the deadliest terror attack in New Zealand since the 19th century and one of the worst mass shootings in modern times. But why did it...
Nativism and terror: Clinging to ‘cherished heritage’
By Chris Wilson The mosque gunman’s manifesto shows a combination of nationalism and xenophobia, demanding regions be controlled by groups that identify as the true first owners of the land, writes Chris Wilson. On Friday March 15, a man entered Al Noor Mosque...
How does the media conflate Islam with Islamist terrorism?
By Audrey Courty & Halim Rane Audrey Courty and Halim Rane explore why the media needs to be more responsible for how it links Islam and Islamist terrorism. Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in the US, Islam has become central to debates about social cohesion and...Subscribe by Email
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