Since 2004, the term ‘radicalisation’ has become central to terrorism studies and counter-terrorism policy-making. As US and European governments have focused on stemming ‘home-grown’ Islamist political violence, the concept of radicalisation has become the master signifier of the late ‘war on terror’ and provided a new lens through which to…

An insight into the differents groups and factions that constitute the face of jihadism in Syria, and their roles in the current conflict. This report will examine the role of jihadis within the larger Syrian uprising, discuss the main drivers of Islamist influence, and briefly list some of the extremist…

The overarching goal of the Strategy is: to counter domestic and international terrorism in order to protect Canada, Canadians and Canadian interests.

This report highlights the waning support for jihadism in Indonesia, and looks at the future of jihadism in the region. This includes an examination of the different jihadist groups in the country, the pathways of radicalisation into such groups, and an insight into the changing face of extremisn in Indonesia…

This article provides an in-depth examination of the radical right in Russia. This paper identifies the main actors in the Russian Ultra-Right, the movement’s place in Russian society, and the apparent lack of a counter-strategy to combat the issue as it develops.

Nationalist populist parties and movements are growing in support throughout Europe. These groups are known for their opposition to immigration, their ‘anti-establishment’ views and their concern for protecting national culture. Their rise in popularity has gone hand-in-hand with the advent of social media, and they are adept at using new…

The purpose of this work is to frame Operation Backfire as a terrorism countermeasure and assess what made it effective at dismantling the Family and altering the landscape for actors associated with the REM. Making extensive use of original data (i.e., the Institute for the Study of Violent Groups and…

This qualitative case study describes how law enforcement intelligence measures were used to counter the Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional (Armed Forces of National Liberation, or FALN), a Puerto Rican clandestine paramilitary organization of Marxist-Leninist orientation that emerged in New York in 1974 and claimed responsibility for over 100 attacks…

This report provides information on the English Defence League (EDL) and addresses the psychological, sociological, historical and religious reasons why people of faith might join an organisation that has been widely accused of violence, intolerance, and racism. It draws on the beliefs and experiences of supporters from different religious persuasions…

Based on extensive fieldwork and access to relevant experts, officials and community leaders, the report analyzes the experience of four European countries – The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom – in countering radicalization. Given the complexity and ever-evolving nature of these initiatives, it does not claim to be…

The current relative wave of domestic extremism has been dismissed as a temporary side-effect of the the economic crisis. It is argued in this study, the phenomenon of extremism in Europe in its current form is new, therefore it cannot be understood in terms of the ’68 far-left extremism or…

In this ICCT Research Paper, Dr. Christophe Paulussen explores whether the current international legal framework is sufficiently equipped to effectively deal with the threat of terrorism and counter-terrorism practices or whether it is in need of change. The paper specifically looks at whether the current jus ad bellum (the law…