The Rage: The Vicious Circle of Islamist and Far-Right Extremism

The early twenty-first century has been defined by a rise in Islamist radicalisation and far right extremism. This book explores the interaction between the 'new' far right and Islamist extremists and considers the consequences for the global terror threat. Julia Ebner argues that far right and Islamist extremist narratives — 'The West is at war with Islam' and 'Muslims are at war with the West' — complement each other, creating a spiraling torrent of hatred — 'The Rage'. By examining extremist movements both online and offline, she shows how far right and Islamist extremists have penetrated each other's echo chambers through mutually useful messages. Based on first-hand interviews, this book introduces readers to reciprocal radicalisation and the hotbeds of extremism in the UK, Europe, and the US.