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Dr. Alexander Hitchens is a Senior Lecturer in Terrorism and Radicalisation within the Department of War Studies. His research focuses on extremist ideologies, counterterrorism strategies, and online radicalization dynamics. He has contributed to understanding Salafi-Jihadist and far-right movements, with particular attention to recruitment mechanisms and policy responses. Key projects include co-investigator roles in the EU-funded VOX-Pol initiative studying violent online extremism.
His expertise spans topics such as ISIS outreach strategies, the UK Prevent Strategy efficacy, and comparative analysis between Islamist and white supremacist extremism. Notable works include Imitators or Innovators? (2022) and Social Media Recruitment of Americans (2021). He has published extensively on Anwar al-Awlaki’s influence, Al-Shabaab’s media tactics, and the dynamics of blasphemy extremism in Western contexts.
Hitchens’ research emphasizes cross-disciplinary approaches, integrating criminology, political science, and sociology to address contemporary security challenges. His work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions.
