Institute for Global Change

Creating Radicals: Inside the Indoctrination Programme of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

The Institute’s new report on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) translates and analyses for the first time the internal training manuals which the IRGC uses to radicalise its recruits. This research reveals the deeply extremist and radical nature of these training manuals and forms a critical part in explaining how and why the group operates in the way that it does.

Commentary | 11th Feb 2020

High Tide? Populism in Power, 1990-2020

The Populism in Power database offers the first truly global look at the populist phenomenon that has been shaking up established political parties around the world. We find that populism reached a global high point in around 2010, where it has remained relatively steady ever since. This report updates our Populism in Power data through today, highlighting the newly-elected populist leaders and where populists have lost power.

Paper | 7th Feb 2020

Iranian members of the Basij militia take part in an anti-US rally

Beyond Borders: the Expansionist Ideology of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

The Institute’s new report on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) exposes the internal training manuals which the IRGC uses to radicalise its recruits. This research reveals the deeply extremist and radical nature of these training manuals and forms a critical part in explaining how and why the group operates in the way that it does. This is the first time these manuals have been translated and analysed from Persian to English.

Report | 4th Feb 2020

After Christchurch: How Policymakers Can Respond to Online Extremism

The momentum established by the Christchurch Call must not be lost, policymakers and technology companies around the world must honour their pledges.

Commentary | 31st Jan 2020

The Future of National Action Plans to Prevent Violent Extremism

Developing National Action Plans is a vital first step to prevent violent extremism, but governments must also ensure they are effectively implemented.

Commentary | 31st Jan 2020

The Changing Role of Women in Extremism and Counter-Extremism

As the role of women in extremism changes, policymakers must be mindful of how gender dynamics affect radicalisation pathways and counter-measures.

Commentary | 31st Jan 2020

The Role of Aid and Development in the Fight Against Extremism

Extremist groups thrive in fragile states where basic needs go unmet. Development efforts can address the conditions that make people vulnerable to extremism.

Commentary | 31st Jan 2020

Repatriating ISIS Detainees: The Need to Act Now

Foreign fighters who joined ISIS and their families face an uncertain future, but inaction today will only deepen the crisis and problems for the future.

Commentary | 31st Jan 2020

Beyond Desist and Disengage: Deradicalisation Must be the Ultimate Goal

Governments are grappling with the increased scrutiny of the rehabilitation of extremist offenders, but deradicalisation must be part of the long-term solution.

Commentary | 31st Jan 2020

Bridging the Evidence Gap: Proving What Works in Preventing Extremism

Knowing what works in extremism prevention has always been difficult, but innovative approaches to monitoring and evaluation can overcome this.

Commentary | 31st Jan 2020

Beyond Violence: The Impact of Extremism on Communities

Beyond addressing the violence, policymakers must tackle the wider harms of extremism to communities.

Commentary | 31st Jan 2020