Mr. Thorsten Koch

Thorsten Koch, MA, PgDip is a social and cultural science researcher, and not-for-profit NGO Manager. With a background in Communication, Journalism, and Islamic Studies, he has been engaged in Counter-Extremism for years.

Currently:
• Consultant (Search for Common Ground)
• Specialist Consultant (The Commonwealth)
• Founder (Policyinstitute.net)
• Freelance Researcher
• Journalist and Book Author

Formerly:
• Freelancer (Rhein Main Presse and Rhein-Zeitung)
• Senior Expert on Mauritana (Amnesty International)
• Publisher (Mauritanie @CTU)
• Newsletter Editor (Dow Jones News e.a.)
• Editor and Channel Manager (ZDNet.de)
• Producer (T-Online)
• NGO Manager (Human Rights)
• Contractor (Location Marketing RLP)

• Master of Arts in Mass Communications (Merit)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies (Distinction)
• Certificate of Advanced Studies in Migration and Society (Excellent)

• AfD und Pegida: Rassismus im Anmarsch? Rechtspopulismus, Fremdenfeindlichkeit und Islamophobie 2015-2016
• Islamic Law: Ordained Sharī'ah Principles v. Man-Made Code
• Dīn wa Dawla? On Scope and Context of Political Authority in Islam

Migration, Mauritania, Counter-Extremism

Migrant Counseling, Journalism, NGO Management, Islamic Studies, and Counter-Extremism

Conceptualization and write-up of specialized studies in the area of Counter-Extremism. Expertise in Far-Right Extremism, Islamist-Inspired Extremism, Internet and Online Counter-Radicalisation, Strategic Support and Advice on PCVE.

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