Countering Violent Extremism: A Peacebuilding Perspective
Georgia Holmer, August 2013
Summary
Over the past decade, the understanding of how and why individuals engage in violent extremism and terrorism has evolved and become more nuanced, as have the tools to prevent these threats. A field of policy and practice called counter violent extremism (CVE) has emerged that focuses on countering the pull of terrorist recruitment and influence by building resilience among populations vulnerable to radicalization.
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Conflict Prevention Peacebuilding Security CVE
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