The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism brings together the technology industry, government, civil society, and academia to foster collaboration and information-sharing to counter terrorist and violent extremist activity online.
GIFCT’s strategic planning and programming centers on three pillars:
Research and Resources from our Core Partners
Global Network on Extremism & Technology
Recent insights, reports, and digests from our academic research arm
Distinctive Hallmarks: Investigations into Online Subcultures of Nihilistic Violence
Content warning: This Insight contains language describing self-harm and suicide. In recent months, a growing...Read more
Unclaimed Violence: ISIS, Bondi Beach, and Digital Mobilisation
On 14 December 2025, a mass shooting on Bondi Beach in Sydney became one of...Read more
The Digital Persistence of Violent Extremism: A Framework for Analysing Online Ideological Markers Post-Disengagement
Violent extremist ecosystems increasingly persist online despite sustained moderation efforts by technology companies. Individuals who...Read more
Artificial Intelligence, Disengagement, and Terrorism Prevention: Opportunities and Challenges
This Insight explores the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool in the fight...Read more