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Now he is worried that, since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, a "rapid increase in religious schools in Afghanistan" is exposing a new generation of children to extremism.

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The online rabbit holes of conspiracy, masculinity culture and political extremism are easy to find and fall into.

His opponents have argued his writings suggest that authorities should use an individual’s public support for controversial causes as a potential warning sign of extremism.

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He was also attracted to political extremism and fascinated by violence.

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As Kirk’s shooting triggers furious debate on the perils of left versus right political violence, there is little consensus among Americans on what extremism is, who is perpetrating it and when it is justified.

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