Targeted Violence Across the Prairies
A comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of targeted violence, extremism, and hate across Alberta, Saskatchewan, & Manitoba between January 2019 and February 2025.
III. Religiously-Motivated Violent Extremism: Hate, Extremism, & Terrorism in Alberta, Canada, & Beyond
Religiously motivated violent extremism (RMVE) refers to a set of grievances that encourages violence in a “spiritual struggle against a perceived immoral system.” RMVE actors can only address this struggle through the act of violence.
COVID-19 and Terrorism in the West: Has Radicalization Really Gone Viral?
Authors: Michael King & Sam Mullins Publication Date: March 4, 2021 In this article published in Just Security, OPV’s Research Director collaborated with Sam Mullins to examine the claim that radicalization has increased since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and offer a contrarian view. Read the Article
Building Awareness, Seeking Solutions 2019 Report
This report provides an effective and concise introduction to the nature and study of violent extremism for those less familiar with the subject and literature.