One of the largest randomized control trials ever conducted in preschool settings, this evaluation examined the work of Early Years to increase awareness and positive attitudes and behaviors among Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland. This somewhat controversial and usually costly approach showed significant impact and results and appealed to…
In his rallying cry for action to counter violent extremism (CVE) at the World Economic Forum in Davos a few weeks ago, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry concluded, “The bottom line is we need everyone involved—governments, foundations, philanthropists, NGOs, corporations, faith leaders, the private sector.” Of these groups, it…
In this podcast we discuss the role of women and girls as perpetrators of violent extremism and increasingly as fully-autonomous radicalized terrorists. We explore how the online world is exploited by terrorist groups for propaganda and recruitment purposes. Hear from: Eileen O’Connor, U.S. Deputy Assistant State Secretary for South and…
In March 2014, the White House National Security Council (NSC) requested assistance from three regions with piloting the development of a comprehensive framework that promotes multidisciplinary solutions to countering violent extremism. The Greater Boston region was selected because of its existing collaborative efforts and nationally recognized success with developing robust…
When many of the world’s ministers gather this week for the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism, migration will be high on the agenda – but for all the wrong reasons. The phenomenon of foreign fighters in Iraq and Syria – small in number but significant in political impact…
This report looks at the scale of the problem, its regional nature, the threat to Australia and the nature of the response so far. It concludes with an integrated, regional proposal to undermine the appeal of ISIS to would be-militants, and those who are already radicalized using the same tools…
It is the task of the Council of Europe to safeguard European values and individual rights at pan-European level. The European Convention on Human Rights is our basis, in addition to the numerous other Conventions, as well as programmes and activities that we have developed and adopted over the years….
In anticipation of the upcoming White House summit on countering violent extremism (CVE), the Brookings Institution on February 4 convened an expert panel to discuss the efficacy of current and past U.S. approaches to CVE, strategies deployed by other countries, and ideas on improving CVE efforts in the future. The…
The threat posed by extremist groups has become a concern for international security and stability. Turkey, due to the geographical proximity to this troubled area and its long land border with Syria and Iraq, has been facing an increased risk and threat to its security at many levels. One of…
In 2014, as a speaker at a countering violent extremism conference, I had to pull the organizers aside for an awkward conversation about a post to my Twitter account. Just before I was about to present, a supporter of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) had publicly tweeted…
This brief explores the history of cultural diplomacy and use of sports in conflict situations, examines relevant lessons learned and good practices that can inform the integration of sports, arts, and culture into countering violent extremism (CVE) efforts, and offers practical recommendations for policymakers and practitioners in the CVE field.
Scope: Violent extremism poses a threat that is neither constrained by international borders nor limited to a single ideology. Groups and individuals are inspired by a range of religious, political, and ideological beliefs to promote and engage in violence. The threat posed by violent extremists has also become increasingly complex…
