About

Jan Charvat (* 1974) studied political science at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Political Sociology at Högskolan Dalarna in Sweden. He specializes on issues of political extremism and related topics (far-right, far-left, racism, youth subcultures, etc.). He is the author of the book “The current political extremism and radicalism” and editor of the book “The ideology of the extreme right and its reflection in contemporary subcultures”. Regarding the issue of extremism he has been working also with non-profit sector.

Research Interests

Extremism, Integration, Islam, National Identity, Nationalism, Political Psychology, Political Violence, Populism, Security, Social Movements, Terrorism, Identity, Immigration, Race, Mobilisation, Narratives, Political Activism, Political Ideology, Protests, Activism, Political Cultures

Current/Upcoming Events

Standing Groups and Research Networks

• Extremism and Democracy
• Central and East European Politics
• Political Violence
• Affective Polarization
• Identity
• Participation and Mobilisation