With the violent attacks of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) gaining traction in Iraq and Syria and a media campaign that is nearly as aggressive, the need for effective counter-narrative strategies to prevent the spread of violent extremism and terrorism is more relevant than ever. While ISIS…
The threat posed by (global) jihadism and the necessity to prevent terrorist attacks call for a robust, offensive and comprehensive progamme which combats both the hard core of jihadists and the dissemination of their violent ideas, both by means of penal and administrative measures. In combatting the jihadist movement, it…
This report illustrates the general outcomes and recommendations of the expert meeting on “Developing Effective Counter-Narrative Framerworks for Countering Violent Extremism” held in collaboration with the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism – The Hague in Abu Dhabi, June 2014.
Islamist extremism through al-Shabaab is increasing its foothold in Kenya. In contrast to the common perception—as depicted through government responses—radicalization and recruitment extends well beyond Somali and Kenyan–Somali nationals. Instead of exclusively focusing on external or environmental factors, the study on which this article is based analyzed the personal background…
Intelligence about transnational terrorism is generally gathered by national agencies. I set up and analyze a game-theoretic model to study the implications of national intelligence gathering for the provision of domestic (defensive) counterterrorism when two countries are facing a common transnational terrorist threat. It is shown that, relative to a…
Whether as victims or perpetrators, youth are often at the center of violent disputes. In Sub-Saharan Africa, a growing youth population, combined with limited opportunities for self-development and participation in broader societal and political systems can create a volatile situation. Instability and conflict are still key challenges that many countries…
Reports that women have formed their own brigade within the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) have confounded experts — and worried them. For many, the idea of women as violent extremists seems paradoxical. After all, why should women want to join a political struggle that so blatantly oppresses…
The Campaign Against Homophobia was designed to promote and protect the rights of LGBT people in Poland, through empowerment, education, social awareness, and legal protection and advocacy, and as a centre to promote tolerance and acceptance while working to remove stereotypes and prejudice.
To initiate one-on-one dialogues between young extremists and police and security forces, with the goal of explaining the consequences of engaging in violent extremism in an effort to dissuade ongoing involvement with right-wing violent organisations.
The Expert Centre on Gender and Right Wing Extremism, is operated by the Amadeu Antonio Foundation in Germany and is in ongoing development. It seeks to gain a greater understanding of the role of gender in the spread of right-wing extremism, and of the role of women in extremist groups.
The Finnish Internet Police began in a relatively ad hoc manner in 2008. They monitor and respond to violent extremism in cyberspace, with full disclosure that police are monitoring this kind of behaviour. The Finnish Internet Police maintain publicly-known profiles on social media sites, via which people can communicate with…
No-nazi.net began in April 2011 as an initiative under the direction of the Amadeu Antonio Foundation. It seeks to foster a democratic culture on the internet by young people, working to reduce online far right-wing extremism.
