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Dr Yannick Veilleux-Lepage
@yveilleuxlepage.bsky.social
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Prof. Royal Military College of Canada

Expert on tech, far-right extremism & terrorism tactics | Ph.D. in International Relations | Author of 'How Terror Evolves' and currently working on 'Uniformed Threats.'

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⭐Only 3 days left to apply!

I am hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow at Queen's University in Kingston for #AMALTHEA, a 3 year Horizon Europe project on how gender shapes radicalisation & extremism.

Apply if you work on gender, qualitative methods, or terrorism studies.

www.queensu.ca/cidp/call-ap...
Call for Applicants - Postdoctoral Fellow - Gender, Radicalisation, and Extremism | Centre for International and Defence Policy
Oct 29, 2025 | Call for Applicants | Post-Doctoral Fellow - Gender, Radicalisation, and Extremism
www.queensu.ca
November 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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🎃 Ne laissez pas vos idées de recherche vous hanter 🙈🕷️🧟‍♀️👾 👹—soumettez-les #CPSA_ACSP26🧡
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October 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Heureux d’annoncer que le Centre for International and Defence Policy a Queen's recrute un·e chercheur·e postdoctoral·e pour le projet européen AMALTHEA (#HorizonEurope) sur le genre, la radicalisation et l’extrémisme.

www.queensu.ca/cidp/call-ap...
Call for Applicants - Postdoctoral Fellow - Gender, Radicalisation, and Extremism | Centre for International and Defence Policy
Oct 29, 2025 | Call for Applicants | Post-Doctoral Fellow - Gender, Radicalisation, and Extremism
www.queensu.ca
October 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Excited to share that the Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen's University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow for our EU #HorizonEurope project AMALTHEA on gender, radicalization & extremism.

www.queensu.ca/cidp/call-ap...
Call for Applicants - Postdoctoral Fellow - Gender, Radicalisation, and Extremism | Centre for International and Defence Policy
Oct 29, 2025 | Call for Applicants | Post-Doctoral Fellow - Gender, Radicalisation, and Extremism
www.queensu.ca
October 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Concours Ma thèse3⃣mins #CPSA_ACSP26
Votre recherche 3⃣minutes 1⃣diapositive🚀
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October 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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I was interviewed for a new @bloomberg.com feature on 3D-printed firearms. I discussed how designs like the FGC-9 are spreading across online communities, where they are being reframed as tools of empowerment, resistance, and self-defense.

www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
The Popular 3D-Printed Gun Globalizing the Second Amendment
Designed by a German incel, the FGC-9 was created in a distinctly American spirit.
www.bloomberg.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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🧮Concours Prés par affiche 2026 #CPSA_ACSP26
L'occasion idéale de partager vos découvertes!
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October 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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📣2026 Posters Competition🖼️
Open to all participants! Join prof @yveilleuxlepage.bsky.social in making posters a highlight #CPSA_ACSP26!
⏰NOV 10 25 shorturl.at/AgUow
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October 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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En tant que responsable de la section des affiches du congrès de l’Association canadienne de science politique 2026, j’annonce l’ouverture des candidatures pour le Prix de l’affiche 🏅

📅 Date limite : 10 nov. 2025 (HNP)
🔗 Soumettre : cpsa-acsp.ca/prix-de-lacs...

#ACSP2026
Prix – Prix de l’ACSP pour une présentation par affiche | CPSA
Ce prix est décerné chaque année lors du congrès annuel de l’ACSP par le comité de programme chargé de son organisation.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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As convenor of the Canadian Political Science Association 2026 Poster Section, I’m happy to announce that submissions for the CPSA Poster Prize are now open! 🏅

📅 Deadline: Nov 10, 2025 (PST)
🔗 Submit: cpsa-acsp.ca/cpsa-poster-...
Share your research visually and connect with peers! #CPSA2026
Prizes – CPSA Poster Prize | CPSA
This prize is awarded annually at the CPSA Annual Conference by the Programme Committee in charge of its organization.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
yveilleuxlepage.bsky.social
One of the things that interests me most about this topic is how extremist violence reflects a broader armament culture where weapons are not just tools but carriers of meaning. When firearms are inscribed, customised, or 3D-printed with symbols, they become artefacts of identity and belonging.
gnetresearch.bsky.social GNET @gnetresearch.bsky.social · Oct 8
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and reports that the suspect etched obscure internet memes onto recovered bullet casings, @yveilleuxlepage.bsky.social examines the rise of inscribed and decorated firearms in political violence and argues such markings are deliberate communicative acts.
Symbols and Scripts: Firearms as Artefacts of Extremist Violence - GNET
gnet-research.org
October 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Darren Steele, 29, from Newton Mearns, was arrested in 2023 after police found explosives, Nazi memorabilia, and 3DPF files. Newly released details show he had searched for Nicola Sturgeon’s home, suggesting a potential plot against the former First Minister.

uk.news.yahoo.com/man-far-mate...
Man with far-right material and explosives searched for Nicola Sturgeon’s addresses
A MAN caught with far-right material and explosives had previously searched for Nicola Sturgeon's addresses on the internet
uk.news.yahoo.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
yveilleuxlepage.bsky.social
A 29-year-old man in London has been convicted of terrorism and firearms offences after attempting to 3D-print an FCG-9 Mk2 gun. Another case underscoring how extremists are adapting emerging tech to bypass controls and build capability.

news.met.police.uk/news/man-att...
Man attempting to make firearms using 3D printer guilty of terrorism offences
When officers entered the address, they found the 3D printer printing out a component part of a firearm
news.met.police.uk
October 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Deeply honoured to have presented my research at Everytown’s summit in NYC on the evolving threat of 3D-printed firearms.

I discussed findings from my dataset of 50+ cases involving extremist actors, highlighting patterns, operational trends, and indicators.

abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
Gun safety advocates warn of surge in untraceable 3D-printed weapons in US
Police in a handful of big cities have seen an increase in 3D printed guns over the last few years
abcnews.go.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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🎥 Nous levons le rideau✨Rencontrez les resp de section qui préparent une expérience #CPSA_ACSP26 inoubliable. Ils sont le ❤️battant du congrès !
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October 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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I spoke with Le Journal de Montréal about organized crime within the CAF. Cases at CFB Valcartier highlight the need for better data, transparency, and vigilance against infiltration that threatens both security and institutional integrity.

www.journaldemontreal.com/2025/10/10/d...
Des militaires de Valcartier reliés aux motards criminalisés
Les Forces armées canadiennes admettent collaborer avec les corps policiers en matière de crime organisé.
www.journaldemontreal.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Belgian authorities recently uncovered a suspected terrorist plot involving plans to use a drone to deploy an explosive device, alongside a 3D printer allegedly used to produce bomb components.

www.politico.eu/article/belg...
3 arrested in suspected terror plot targeting Belgian PM Bart De Wever
Federal investigators are probing evidence of plans to use a drone to deploy an explosive device.
www.politico.eu
October 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and reports that the suspect etched obscure internet memes onto recovered bullet casings, @yveilleuxlepage.bsky.social examines the rise of inscribed and decorated firearms in political violence and argues such markings are deliberate communicative acts.
Symbols and Scripts: Firearms as Artefacts of Extremist Violence - GNET
gnet-research.org
October 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Reddit has finally banned FOSSCAD, the largest and longest-running subreddit dedicated to 3D-printed firearms.

The community was removed for violating Rule 7: "Keep it legal, and avoid posting illegal content or soliciting or facilitating illegal or prohibited transactions."
September 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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At a Canadian charity festival, scammers used a 3D printer to make fake $8 tokens, defrauding local groups. Beyond weapons, 3D printing has enabled fraud from license plates to fake IDs. Emerging tech isn’t dangerous itself, but misuse is unpredictable.

globalnews.ca/news/1141560...
3D printer used to scam Esquimalt charity with counterfeit tokens - BC | Globalnews.ca
Victoria police said at the end of the event, held in the 1100 block of Lyall Street from Sept. 5 to 7, they received a report about the use of counterfeit tokens.
globalnews.ca
September 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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📣#CPSA_ACSP26 APPEL À PROPOSITIONS
Les politiques de division : conflit, communauté, curriculum
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September 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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📣#CPSA_ACSP26 Call4Proposals
Pols of Division: Conflict Community Curriculum
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September 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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The killing of Charlie Kirk echoes the assassination of Jean-Paul Marat. Both were polarizing figures, admired by supporters and reviled by opponents. History shows assassinations rarely silence. They create martyrs, amplify conflict, and shape politics long after the act itself.
September 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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New article with Joery Matthys in Het Tijdschrift Politie. Using Operation Desarme 3D as a case study, we explore how right wing extremists across Western countries are experimenting with 3D printed firearms and what this means for law enforcement internationally.
September 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Australia’s strict gun laws are being eroded by 3D-printed firearms. As I note in @australia.theguardian.com, 3DPF designers frame their work as a “new Second Amendment." Cultural artefacts meant to undermine state authority.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Illicit and 3D-printed firearms are a growing problem. Authorities are struggling to keep up
As police investigate whether alleged Porepunkah killer Dezi Freeman owned homemade firearms, experts say the laws on privately manufactured guns are a ‘dog’s breakfast’
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM