In the aftermath of a public violent incident, attention often shifts to a written document, be it a letter, blog post, or video, commonly known as a manifesto.
These documents quickly draw public interest, prompting journalists to carefully consider their content, while authorities deliberate on whether to make them public. Researchers also delve into these manifestos seeking insights.
Following the recent incel attack in Montreal, questions arise about the nature of manifestos: What elements define them? What are their intended goals? And what obligations do individuals have when confronted with such writings?
Today, our guest is J.M. Berger, an accomplished author of books on extremism and a senior research fellow at the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
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