“The Many Faces of the Far Right Online: Social, Political, and Extremist Dimensions” by Dr. Jonathan Collins (Charles University), September 15, 17:00 (online)

Charles UniversityのJonathan Collins氏をお迎えし、“The Many Faces of the Far Right Online: Social, Political, and Extremist Dimensions”と題して実証政治学ワークショップを開催します。
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We are very pleased to host Dr. Jonathan Collins (Charles University) for a special talk with the title “The Many Faces of the Far Right Online: Social, Political, and Extremist Dimensions”.  Pre-registration is not required. We look forward to your participation.

日時：2026年9月15日（火）17時〜18時40分
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 17:00-18:40

場所：オンライン（Zoom）
Venue：Zoom
https://list-waseda-jp.zoom.us/j/4586655617?pwd=aHZFNE9pcE1uTkJ3bkVHYWpNQitRZz09
ミーティングID: 458 665 5617
パスコード: 306820

言語Language：英語English

要旨Abstract：
The internet and the far-right share a longstanding, intimate history. This seminar traces that relationship across three parts (internet, social and political), offering students a glimpse into the wide range of activities the broadly defined far-right undertakes online and the real-world consequences that follow. Part one examines the emergence of alternative social media platforms built specifically for far-right communities. Part two explores how distinct subcultures and ontologies take shape within these spaces, drawing on two case studies: the far-right appropriation of Japanese anime and a conspiracy-oriented Wikipedia site. Part three considers how conspiratorial movements can evolve into mainstream political parties, using Sanseitō’s YouTube channel as a case in point. The session is designed as a discussion, with students expected to engage actively, ask questions, and have their own ideas challenged along the way.

Contact:
小林哲郎（早稲田大学） Tetsuro Kobayashi (Waseda University)  [email protected]