Polarisation and radicalisation appear to beincreasing in scope, speed and intensity in theNetherlands. The Dutch Intelligence Service, the AIVD, formulated it as follows in its 2005 annual report: ‘The biggest threat to the Dutch democraticorder is currently the existence of a wide socio-politicalproblem where, in an atmosphere of frustrationabout the…

The troublesome question of how and whether to consider what are commonly referred to as Lone Wolf terrorists within the broader roster of terrorist groups is something that has regularly confounded security analysts for a variety of reasons. This article attempts to create some sort of typology to start to…

Norway is one of the safest countries in the world and creating a safe and secure society is a fundamental aim of every government.Those who choose to use violence and terror cause anxiety and fear and must be fought against and prosecuted. We have a responsibility to take a precautionary…

This report examines the nature of these changes and lays the foundation for a larger, year-long study that will forecast the nature of Al-Qaeda and Associated Movements (AQAM) in 2025. This report is part of the broader AQAM Futures Project, a joint study undertaken by the CSIS Transnational Threats Project…

Based on a review of quantitative and qualitative information and data from the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP), it can be concluded that USAID‘s Niger, Chad and Mali programs have had some positive impact – most strikingly on lower-level programmatic goals such as civic engagement and listenership for USAID-sponsored radio. Results…

The Internet is a key way for violent extremists to encourage others to adopt their views. In their messaging to potential supporters and vulnerable audiences, extremists use simplistic analysis and offer violent solutions to problems that span a range of complex social, economic and political issues at both a local…

Assessment of counter-terrorism measures in the Netherlands from 2001-2010.

The Against Violent Extremism (AVE) Network is a unique and powerful new global force in the ongoing struggle to tackle violent extremism. Former violent extremists (‘formers’) and survivors of violent extremism are empowered to work together to push back extremist narratives and prevent the recruitment of ‘at risk’ youths. AVE…

This is the third published version of the United Kingdom’s counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST. This new strategy reflects the changing terrorist threat and incorporates new Government policies on counter-terrorism. The aim of CONTEST is to reduce the risk to the UK and its interests overseas from terrorism, so that people can…

More than ever, the lives of young Canadians are lived online. The World Wide Web is used by children, pre-teens, and teens for research, learning, entertainment, social networking, and to just pass the time. The widespread use of the web is facilitated by the fact that computers are readily accessible…

The focus of this report is on the history of Al Qaeda, known (or attributed) actions and suspected capabilities of the organization and non-aligned entities, and an analysis of select regional Al Qaeda affiliates.

Building Resilience Against Terrorism, which sets out Canada’s approach to tackling this global and domestic threat. The Strategy reflects the ongoing and multifaceted activities of government departments and agencies that are involved in counter-terrorism. For the first time it sets out, in a coherent and unified format, how these activities…