scholarly journals Yellow Vests, Right-Wing Extremism and the Threat to Canadian Democracy

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
CASIS Vancouver
Keyword(s):  
Social Movement ◽  
National Security ◽  
Prime Minister ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Security Threat ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Political Sphere ◽  
Right Wing Extremism

This briefing note explores the potential threat posed by the Yellow Vest Canada movement (YVC) being arguably infiltrated and co-opted by right-wing extremist (RWE) groups, and the possible escalation this may cause. The YVC has the potential to evolve from a peaceful movement into a national security threat. Yellow Vesters have become increasingly characterized by their death threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, clashes with counter-protesters, and the movement’s growing support from local RWE groups, seeking to utilize the YVC as a means for expanding their supporter base and normalizing extremist rhetoric. In the event of the adoption of YVC by RWE groups, there is the potential for extremist narratives to be pushed into the normative political sphere and turn the YVC movement into a Violent Transnational Social Movement (VTSM).

scholarly journals Seeds of authoritarian opposition: Far-right education politics in post-war Europe

2020 ◽  
pp. 147490412094789
Author(s):  
Anja Giudici
Keyword(s):  
Social Movement ◽  
Contentious Politics ◽  
West Germany ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Far Right ◽  
Education Politics ◽  
Educational Engagement ◽  
European Education ◽  
Post War ◽  
Right Wing Extremism

Since the 1980s, right-wing extremism, radicalism, and populism have emerged as transformative forces in European politics. This unexpected resurgence has triggered an interdisciplinary scholarly effort to refine our understanding of the far right. Educationalists, however, have largely been absent from this endeavour, leaving us unable to theorise and address the potential effects of the far right’s political and cultural growth on European education. This article aims to provide an empirically based conceptional groundwork for educational research on the far right. Drawing on archival research and content analysis of programmatic material produced by diverse and influential far-right organisations in France, (West) Germany, and Italy, I show that the post-war European far right disposes of the two essential features of a social movement: an action-oriented frame that reduces educational reforms to a common contentious theme, and a dense organisational network. The latter engages in institutional and contentious politics, as well as education. Theoretically, these findings suggest that, in the realm of education, the far right ought to be conceptualised as a social movement that seeks to influence education policy, and represents itself an educational actor. Addressing the far right’s multifaceted educational engagement thus requires a combined effort across European education research.

scholarly journals How Canadian Intelligence is Exposed to the Impact of Globalization: A Critical Analysis of the Security Threat of Right-Wing Extremism

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Sarah Meyers
Keyword(s):  
National Policy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Security Threat ◽  
Government Documents ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Intelligence Failure ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Right Wing Extremism

It could be argued that Canadian intelligence has been negligent toward the impact of globalisation when assessing the security threat of right-wing extremism (RWE), specifically with the advent of the internet and the significant reduction of the influence of state borders on national policy objectives, and therefore has exposed itself to the potential of intelligence failure. This paper is focused on the state of right-wing extremism in Canada through which it addresses the security question: How is Canadian intelligence exposed to the impact of globalisation? The results of this paper are informed by an in-depth analysis of peer-reviewed articles from Canada, the United States (US), and Europe, as well as Canadian government documents, and newspaper articles, as well as the completion of a key assumptions, check to address bias and better evaluate the evidence found. This paper concludes that it appears likely that Canadian intelligence may not be assessing RWE threats through the lens of globalisation. It could be argued that this creates the potential for intelligence failure. However, there remains one significant caveat. It can be interpreted in Public Safety Canada’s latest update that RWE may soon be considered a type of terrorism. If this is the case, the evidence proves that Canadian intelligence may in fact be considering the impact of globalisation in the context of terrorism and therefore would likely implement the same consideration for RWE.

scholarly journals From Hijackings to Right-Wing Extremism: The Drivers of New Zealand’s Counter-terrorism Legislation 1977 – 2020

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheridan Webb
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
National Security ◽  
Terrorist Attack ◽  
Royal Commission ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Counter Terrorism ◽  
Security Services ◽  
Fit For Purpose ◽  
Right Wing Extremism ◽  
Law Making

New Zealand is currently faced with the need to address extensive recommendations from the recently completed report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on the Christchurch masjidain on 15 March 2019 (RCOI). The RCOI was not tasked with reviewing New Zealand’s terrorism legislation, but it has commented among its recommendations on the need for relevant national security legislation that is fit-for-purpose and empowers and resources security services appropriately. This paper outlines New Zealand’s counter terrorism legislative chronology, exposing historic themes of slow law making, political disinterest and reactive and incomplete solutions. If New Zealand is to address the RCOI recommendations, it will need to break with previous approaches to legislating terrorism and boldly pursue a new more proactive narrative.

scholarly journals Para uma Antiga Direita, um Novo Nacionalismo: Uma Análise sobre o Fortalecimento da Extrema Direita Europeia e a Intensificação de Discursos Xenófobos l For an old Right, a New Nationalism: An Analysis on the Strengthening of Extreme European Right and the Intensification of Xenophobic Discourses

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e59053
Author(s):  
Carolina De Lima Costa ◽  
Larissa Caroline Souza da Silva
Keyword(s):  
National Security ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Prime Minister ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
International Media ◽  
New Phase

Durante a segunda década do século XXI, é possível notar a maior proeminência de partidos de direita na Europa, que se fortalecem com base em discursos nacionalistas que exaltam a preservação de identidades estatais e fomentam narrativas anti-imigração. A proposta de leis mais rígidas quanto ao fluxo de pessoas feita pelo Ministro do Interior da Itália Matteo Salvini em nome da manutenção da segurança nacional e as declarações racistas proferidas pelo primeiro-ministro húngaro Viktor Orbán marcam a cena midiática internacional, expondo uma nova fase de políticas e posicionamentos orientados pelo que Denica Yotova (2017) chamou de “neonacionalismo”. Sendo assim, o presente trabalho terá como objetivo estabelecer uma análise sobre a ascensão de partidos de direita em diversos países do bloco europeu e a emergência de discursos xenófobos. Para isso, discursos midiáticos recentes de governantes e candidatos direitistas serão considerados. Palavras-chave: Neonacionalismo; Xenofobia; Direita Europeia.ABSTRACTDuring the second decade of the 21st century, it is possible to note the greater prominence of right-wing parties in Europe, which are strengthened on the basis of nationalist discourses that exalt the preservation of state identities and foster anti-immigration narratives. The proposal for stricter laws regarding the flow of people made by the Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini in the name of maintaining national security and the racist statements made by the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán mark the international media scene, exposing a new phase of policies and positions guided by what Denica Yotova (2017) called “neonationalism”. Thus, this paper aims to establish an analysis of the rise of right-wing parties in several European bloc countries and the emergence of xenophobic discourses. For this, recent media speeches by government officials and right-wing candidates will be considered.Keywords:Neonationalism; Xenophobia; European Right-wing. Recebido em: 10/04/2021 | Aceito em: 01/10/2021.

SOCIAL ASPECTS OF NATIONAL SAFETY OF THE STATE

2018 ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
O. B. Berezovska-Chmil
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Security ◽  
National Security ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Level Of Economic Development

  In this article theoretical and еmpirical analysis of social security are conducted. Ways of the optimization social security are argumented. The author notes that significant transformation processes are taking place in the country. They affect the state of security. It is noted that with the development of scientific and technological progress the number of threats and dangers does not decrease. At the same time, the essence of the phenomenon of "danger" is revealed. Empirical studies have been carried out on the basis of an analysis of problems related to ensuring the necessary safety of people. It is established that in recent times organized crime, including cybercrime, has spread widely in Ukraine. It has a negative impact on ensuring national security and sustainable development. A number of factors have been singled out. They are a potential threat to national security. Groups of possible dangers are determined. Summarizing the opinions of scientists, the essence of the concept of "social security" is characterized. It is emphasized that its state is influenced by the level of economic development, the effectiveness of social policy of the state and state regulation of social development. The authors have grounded the formation of national and social security, have proved that sustainable development is connected with the observance of social standards; have considered the development and implementation of a balanced social and environmental and economic policy. This policy would involve active use of the latest production technologies, minimizing the amount of harmful emissions to the environment, strengthening the role of the state in solving social and economic problems and sustainable development.

Aspects of the New Right-Wing Extremism

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 422-423
Author(s):  
Kathleen Webb Tunney
Keyword(s):  
New Right ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Right Wing Extremism

scholarly journals The Strategic Bias: How Journalists Respond to Antimedia Populism

2021 ◽  
pp. 194016122110226
Author(s):  
Ayala Panievsky
Keyword(s):  
Prime Minister ◽  
Press Freedom ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Best Response ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
The Media ◽  
Right Wing Populism ◽  
Strategic Bias ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Right

As populist campaigns against the media become increasingly common around the world, it is ever more urgent to explore how journalists adopt and respond to them. Which strategies have journalists developed to maintain the public's trust, and what may be the implications for democracy? These questions are addressed using a thematic analysis of forty-five semistructured interviews with leading Israeli journalists who have been publicly targeted by Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The article suggests that while most interviewees asserted that adherence to objective reporting was the best response to antimedia populism, many of them have in fact applied a “strategic bias” to their reporting, intentionally leaning to the Right in an attempt to refute the accusations of media bias to the Left. This strategy was shaped by interviewees' perceived helplessness versus Israel's Prime Minister and his extensive use of social media, a phenomenon called here “the influence of presumed media impotence.” Finally, this article points at the potential ramifications of strategic bias for journalism and democracy. Drawing on Hallin's Spheres theory, it claims that the strategic bias might advance Right-wing populism at present, while also narrowing the sphere of legitimate controversy—thus further restricting press freedom—in the future.

C. Sharon Advisor Dov Weisglass, Remarks on Relations with the United States, Disengagement, the Road Map, and the Possibilities of a Palestinian State, Tel Aviv, October 2004 (excerpts)

2005 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-207
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
National Security ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Prime Minister ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sharp Contrast ◽  
Tel Aviv ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Map ◽  
The Relationship

Ha'Aretz's lengthy interview with Dov Weisglass, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's ““point man”” with Washington and probably his closest advisor, was conducted by Ari Shavit and published first in excerpts and two days later in its entirety. In addition to bringing into sharp contrast the contradiction between Israel's declaratory policies and assurances and its actual policies and intentions——and in so doing eliciting a swift ““clarification”” from the Prime Minister's Office——the interview also conveys a sense of the intimacy and easy camaraderie that characterizes U.S.-Israeli interactions. The full text is available at www.haaretz.com. Tell me about the dynamics of the relationship between you [and U.S. national security advisor Condoleezza Rice], and whether it's an unusual relationship.

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