Toward the Galactic Imperium: The Order of Nine Angles, Cosmic Accelerationism, and the Occult Politics of Neo-Fascism.

  • Published In: Journal for the Study of Radicalism, 2024, v. 18, n. 2. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Palella, Andrew G. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Order of Nine Angles (ONA), an occult group founded in the UK in the 1970s, which has been linked to extreme political ideologies, including neo-Nazism and accelerationism. It discusses the group's violent ideology, particularly as articulated by its founder, David Myatt, who uses the pseudonym Anton Long. The ONA promotes a worldview that sees "Homo Hubris" as a de-evolved species that must be culled to allow for a new, superior order, which they refer to as the Galactic Imperium. The article also examines the group's connections to recent acts of violence and terrorism, including the case of Ethan Melzer, a U.S. Army private who attempted to leak military information to facilitate an attack on his unit, and the broader implications of ONA's ideology within the contemporary neo-fascist movement. Overall, it highlights the complexities and dangers of ONA's beliefs and their impact on modern extremist politics. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal for the Study of Radicalism. 2024/09, Vol. 18, Issue 2, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1930-1189
  • DOI:10.14321/jstudradi.18.2.0001
  • Accession Number:186545168
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