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This policy brief by Anna Kruglova, published by the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, delves into the mechanisms through which conspiracy theories, particularly those propagated by QAnon, can lead to radicalisation and mobilisation towards violence. The brief examines the narratives and propaganda techniques employed by QAnon to recruit and radicalise individuals online. It also discusses the challenges faced by policymakers and practitioners in addressing this form of radicalisation and offers recommendations for effective prevention and countermeasures. This policy brief by Anna Kruglova, published by the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, delves into the mechanisms through which conspiracy theories, particularly those propagated by QAnon, can lead to radicalisation and mobilisation towards violence. The brief examines the narratives and propaganda techniques employed by QAnon to recruit and radicalise individuals online. It also discusses the challenges faced by policymakers and practitioners in addressing this form of radicalisation and offers recommendations for effective prevention and countermeasures.This policy brief by Anna Kruglova, published by the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, delves into the mechanisms through which conspiracy theories, particularly those propagated by QAnon, can lead to radicalisation and mobilisation towards violence. The brief examines the narratives and propaganda techniques employed by QAnon to recruit and radicalise individuals online. It also discusses the challenges faced by policymakers and practitioners in addressing this form of radicalisation and offers recommendations for effective prevention and countermeasures.