The rising threat of far right and religious extremism: safeguarding Singapore's social harmony

The rise of far-right and religious extremism poses significant challenges to Singapore’s social harmony, with recent cases of radicalisation underscoring the dangers of misinformation, disinformation, and extremist narratives circulated online. Strengthening social cohesion, promoting responsible o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mohamed Nassir
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/182878
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Summary:The rise of far-right and religious extremism poses significant challenges to Singapore’s social harmony, with recent cases of radicalisation underscoring the dangers of misinformation, disinformation, and extremist narratives circulated online. Strengthening social cohesion, promoting responsible online engagement, and fostering community collaboration are key to combating such extremism.