Publications
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Research and Policy Papers
Countering Far-Right Extremism
Vidhya Ramalingam, December 2012
This paper was released as a background briefing for the European Policy Planners’ Network on Countering Polarisation and Radicalisation (PPN).
Far-Right Extremism: Trends and Methods for Response and Prevention
Vidhya Ramalingam, December 2012
This paper provides an overview of recent developments in far-right extremism across Europe, highlights case studies of projects seeking to combat this threat, and offers practical lessons learned for policy makers and frontline workers.
Preventing and Countering Far-Right Extremism: European Cooperation, Country Reports
Institute for Strategic Dialogue and Ministry of Justice, Sweden, December 2012
This volume was commissioned as part of the project Preventing and Countering Far-Right Extremism and Radicalisation: European Cooperation. The reports document the history, existence and varieties of far-right extremism in 10 countries (Sweden, UK, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Slovak Republic).
Social Media for Social Change: Using the Internet to Tackle Intolerance
Hannah Taylor, December 2012
This report outlines the findings of an action research project carried out by the ISD and funded by the Open Society Foundations (OSF). It describes the results of a pilot social media campaign, draws conclusions about the influence of social media on attitudes, and makes recommendations for policy makers, politicians and civil society organisations on the ways in which these technologies can be used to tackle intolerance.
COMPAS Breakfast Briefing Summary: What Works in Integration?
October 2012
This paper was released to accompany the second COMPAS Breakfast Briefing held in partnership with ISD, and sets out initial findings from ISD's research project 'Integration: What Works?'.
Impact of Counter-Terrorism on Communities: UK Background Report
Tufyal Choudhury, September 2012
This background paper lays the groundwork for future research on the impact of counter-terrorism policies on minority communities in the UK.
Impact of Counter-Terrorism on Communities: Germany Background Report
Prof Eckhard Jesse and Dr Tom Mannewitz, September 2012
This background paper lays the groundwork for future research on the impact of counter-terrorism policies on minority communities in Germany.
Impact of Counter-Terrorism on Communities: Sweden Background Report
Vidhya Ramalingam, September 2012
This background paper lays the groundwork for future research on the impact of counter-terrorism policies on minority communities in Sweden.
Impact of Counter-Terrorism on Communities: Netherlands Background Report
Quirine Eijkman, Doutje Lettinga and Gijs Verbossen, September 2012
This background paper lays the groundwork for future research on the impact of counter-terrorism policies on minority communities in the Netherlands.
Impact of Counter-Terrorism on Communities: France Background Report
Dr Raphaelle Camilleri, September 2012
This background paper lays the groundwork for future research on the impact of counter-terrorism policies on minority communities in France.
Impact of Counter-Terrorism on Communities: Denmark Background Report
Lasse Lindekilde and Mark Sedgwick, September 2012
This background paper lays the groundwork for future research on the impact of counter-terrorism policies on minority communities in Denmark.
Impact of Counter-Terrorism on Communities: Methodology Report
Basia Spalek, Zubeda Limbada, Laura Zahra McDonald, Dan Silk and Raquel da Silva, September 2012
This methodology paper lays the groundwork for future research on the impact of counter-terrorism policies on minority communities.
Security in an Olympic Year: Reassessing the Threat from Right-Wing Extremism
Vidhya Ramalingam & Sebastien Feve, July 2012
This briefing paper was written as part of ISD's project on the radical right, and released to coincide with the run-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Tackling Extremism: De-radicalisation and Disengagement
Rachel Briggs, May 2012
This policy briefing was released to coincide with the Conference on Tackling Extremism, co-hosted in Copenhagen by ISD, the Danish presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the Danish Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration.
Muslims in the European Mediascape (German/Deutsch)
April 2012
The final in a series of papers for the 'Muslims in the European Mediascape' research project, conducted in partnership with the British Council and Vodafone Foundation, Germany. German/Deutsch version.
Muslims in the European Mediascape
April 2012
The final in a series of papers for the 'Muslims in the European Mediascape' research project, conducted in partnership with the British Council and Vodafone Foundation, Germany.
Muslims in the European Mediascape: Germany Country Report
Jörg Heeren, Prof. Andreas Zick, April 2012
The Germany-focused report of the Muslims in the European Mediascape series.
Muslims in the European Mediascape: UK Country Report
Dr Siobhan Holohan, Dr Elizabeth Poole, April 2012
The UK-focused report of the Muslims in the European Mediascape series.
Integration and Cohesion in Europe: An Overview
Nick Johnson, April 2012
This briefing paper was commissioned as part of ISD's Integration: What Works? project.
Using Social Media to Tackle Intolerance: Literature Review
April 2012
This literature review was produced to summarise existing knowledge on the role of social media in influencing social attitudes, particularly in relation to inter-group dynamics, as part of ISD's 'Social Media and Intolerance' project.
The New Radical Right: Violent and Non-Violent Movements in Europe
Dr Matthew Goodwin and Vidhya Ramalingam, February 2012
This paper was commissioned to accompany the ISD event 'Oslo and Utoya, Six Months On'.
Prison and Probation Officer Practitioner Exchange: De-radicalisation in Prison
Sebastien Feve, February 2012
This report provides an overview of key themes and areas of focus from ISD's pan-European Prison and Probation Officer Practitioner Exchange, held in December 2011.
Rachel Briggs, January 2012
This paper, writtten by ISD's Research and Policy Director, is based on a lecture originally delivered at ISD in early 2012.
Radicalisation: The Role of the Internet
Policy Planners' Network, June 2011
This working paper was prepared for the 9th PPN Meeting in Stockholm.
Muslims in the European Mediascape: Discussion Paper
Dr Monica Metykova, December 2010
The first in a series of papers for the 'Muslims in the European Mediascape' research project, conducted in partnership with the British Council's Our Shared Europe Project and the Vodafone Foundation, Germany.
The Role of Civil Society in Counter-radicalisation and De-radicalisation
Policy Planners' Network, October 2010
This working paper was prepared for the 8th PPN meeting in Brussels and circulated at 'Preventing Violent Radicalisation: The Role of Civil Society', a conference organised by the Belgian EU Presidency on 15 October 2010.
Comparative Evaluation Framework for Counter-radicalisation
Policy Planners' Network, June 2010
This working paper was prepared for the 7th PPN Meeting in Copenhagen.
Development of Religious Instruction and Institutions: 'Imam Training' in Europe
Policy Planners' Network, March 2010
This working paper was prepared for the 6th PPN Meeting in Madrid.
Stepping Out: Supporting Exit Strategies from Violence and Extremism
Tufyal Choudhury, November 2009
This pilot research project included a feasibility study on the development of a European network of former radicals.
Crisis Communications and Management: Discussion Document on Developing More Effective Strategies
Policy Planners' Network, October 2009
This working paper was prepared for the 5th PPN Meeting in Amsterdam.
Developing an Assessment Framework for (Muslim) Movements and Organisations
Policy Planners' Network, October 2009
This working paper was prepared for the 5th PPN Meeting in Amsterdam.
Muslims in the European Mediascape: Integration and Social Cohesion Dynamics
M100 Colloquium, September 2009
Based on interviews in Germany, France and the UK, this research explores patterns of media consumption amongst European Muslims and the portrayal of Muslims within mainstream European media. Its findings served as the basis for discussions at the 2009 M100 Sanssouci Colloquium.
Exploring New Vehicles for a Strategic European Engagement with Russia
Lord Owen, March 2009
In this paper, the former UK Foreign Secretary and EU peace negotiator argues that, in dealing with the EU's relationship with the Russian Federation, it might be beneficial to to ask ourselves how we envision that relationship in 2020.
Public Policy for European Muslims: Facts and Perceptions
Professor Jytte Klausen, February 2008
This report discusses questions on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and inclusion within European societies, particularly with reference to Muslims and other minorities.
Private Collections in the Public Domain
The Art Fund, Allen & Overy and ISD, October 2007
This paper compares the tax regimes of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the US, and looks at the extent to which they facilitate public enjoyment of privately-owned collections, with a focus on art collections owned by private individuals.
America and Europe: Moving Towards 2020
Sir Stephen Wall and Professor James Goldgeier, February 2007
These essays and commentaries were prepared as part of an international conference held in Washington DC in February 2007, organised by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, ISD and the Europaeum.
The Museum World in the Age of Globalisation: A New Approach to International Cooperation
Dr. Martin Roth, September 2006
This paper analyses the benefits of globalisation and international cooperation for museums. It looks at joint European thinking in the field of management and the planning of future structures, focusing on education.
Summary Reports
The Europe-China Media Exchange: ‘Inside Europe’ Pilot Exchange Tour
March 2013
This report summarises the events and activities of the inaugural “Inside Europe” leg of the Europe-China Media Exchange, which took place in London, Frankfurt and Berlin in November 2012.
The Club of Three and China: The China-Europe Beijing Forum Summary Report
September 2012
This report summarises the events and discussions of the China-Europe Beijing Forum -an extension of the Club of Three and China initiative- which took place in May 2012.
Tackling Extremism: De-radicalisation and Disengagement Conference Report
June 2012
This report summarises key points from the Conference on Tackling Extremism, hosted by the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Danish Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration, and ISD in Copenhagen in May 2012.
Integration- What Works? Expert Practitioner Roundtable
May 2012
This roundtable report is drawn from discussions held in April at ISD as part of the 'Integration: What Works?' project.
The Europe-China Media Exchange: ‘Inside China’ Pilot Exchange Tour
February 2012
This report summarises the events and activities of the inaugural “Inside China” leg of the Europe-China Media Exchange, which took place in Chengdu (Sichuan Province) in October 2011.
Museums and Collectors in Today's Turbulent World: A Dialogue between East and West
October 2009
ISD's annual Spencer House arts conference was held in Beijing in October 2009. The meeting was organised in partnership with the Beijing Culture and Arts Foundation and Reignwood Group.
The Future of Eurasia: Convergence or Conflict? What Role will the Media Play?
September 2008
The 2008 M100 Sanssouci Colloquium conference focused on the media in Eurasia. Participants included journalists and media executives from Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, and several Central Asian republics.
East-West Media Bridge: The Middle East
September 2007
In 2007 the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium focused on dialogue between members of the Middle Eastern media and their counterparts from Europe, to explore how they affect public perceptions and social harmony amongst their audiences and interpret their roles and responsibilities vis-à-vis society, politics and the reporting of international affairs.
























