{"id":55,"date":"2019-12-30T14:41:53","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T14:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gnet-research.org\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:34:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T15:34:41","slug":"what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gnet-research.org\/what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What we do"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) is an academic research initiative backed by the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), an independent but industry-funded initiative for better understanding, and counteracting, terrorist use of technology.<\/h5>\n

GNET is convened and led by the Centre for Statecraft and National Security (CSNS), a globally renowned academic research centre based within the Department of War Studies at King\u2019s College London.<\/p>\n

GNET seeks to promote responsible research from academics working on issues within the violent extremism and technology nexus. Our research agenda is focused around the following overarching question:<\/p>\n

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How do online violent extremist behaviours and content relate to offline, real-world harms, and how do mitigation activities responding to those behaviours and content interact with normative social concerns including freedom of expression and conscience, privacy, and human rights?<\/span><\/h6>\n

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As part of our thematic focus for 2026, we are particularly interested in addressing these specific topics:<\/p>\n

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Hard Tech Innovation: with particular focus on 3D printed weapons and drones.<\/p>\n

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Artificial Intelligence: both AI used by extremists and AI used by PCVE practitioners.<\/p>\n

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Online Subcultures of Nihilistic Violence: aiming to understand the behavioural and aesthetic markers of nihilistic violent communities online.<\/p>\n

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Our research agenda aims to bridge academia, the technology sector, and civil society to address how to mitigate extremist and terrorist use of technology. Our outputs seek to outline solutions or practical recommendations to technology companies looking to counter exploitation by terrorists and violent extremists online.<\/p>\n

GNET wants to promote responsible research and best practices among the academic community working on contentious issues of violent extremism. As such, our members agree to abide by the following pledge when undertaking their work:<\/p>\n

The Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) recognises the important role played by academic researchers who study, analyse and gather information related to terrorist content. We recognise that, at times, there is a need to put primary material into the public domain. Our pledge acknowledges academic freedoms in this respect, while also encouraging researchers to consciously reflect on the material they are about to publish, by first considering the benefits and harms of making such information available to the wider public. Members are encouraged to publish material with accompanying analysis so that it contextualises and explains the content, and to not reproduce it in a way that inadvertently propagates, disseminates or glorifies terrorism or promotes the aims of violent extremist groups.<\/p>\n

In May 2026, GNET officially welcomed the Extremism and Gaming Research Network (EGRN)<\/a> as part of its expanding research portfolio. Launched in 2021, EGRN\u00a0brings researchers, practitioners, and policymakers together with the private sector to develop an understanding of potential threats, as well as solutions for the exploitation of gaming by terrorists and violent extremists. It\u00a0counts over 180 global members, including more than 30 of the leading research and policy institutions working to understand and counter violent extremism.\u00a0This development reflects GNET\u2019s continued commitment to supporting specialist, high-quality research on evolving extremist threats and the digital ecosystems in which they emerge.<\/p>\n

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Project Convenor<\/h6>\n

CSNS<\/h2>\n

The Centre for Statecraft and National Security (CSNS)<\/a> is a world-class and preeminent academic research centre based within the Department of War Studies at King\u2019s College London. CSNS conducts thematic research into some of the world\u2019s most pressing security issues and runs the Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) as a special project.<\/p>\n

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Project Backer<\/h6>\n

GIFCT<\/h2>\n

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)<\/a> is a unique tech-led nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital platforms. Founded in 2017, GIFCT convenes more than 30 technology platforms and fosters collaboration and dialogue with governments, civil society, practitioners, and academia to advance collective counterterrorism efforts through key tools that include the hash-sharing database and Incident Response Framework. Through GNET, GIFCT connects global experts with the tech sector, providing critical insights into emerging threats and trends shaping digital safety.<\/p>\n

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