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Julian Droogan is Professor and Head of the School of International Studies at Macquarie University. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and co-convenes the AVERT Research Network. His research focuses on online extremism, disinformation, South Asian violent extremism, and terrorist cultures, with projects funded by Australian and US defense departments, NSW Government, and US Institute of Peace.
Research interests center on:
- Tracking extremist propaganda networks and narratives
- Youth engagement with violent online content
- Countering disinformation in Australia's region
- Developing societal resilience frameworks
Publications show consistent focus on extremism evolution, with recent emphasis on pandemic exploitation by extremist groups, QAnon's pseudo-religious narratives, and regional counter-terrorism strategies. Articles increasingly incorporate computational methods for tracking online ecosystems.
Grants include:
- $2.4M for regional disinformation research (2025)
- $500K for online information operations (2023)
- Multiple NSW government projects on extremism and COVID-19
