CVE Research Hub Knowledge Platform · Kenya
Policy Article

The role of online/social media in countering violent extremism in East Africa

William Robert Avis, June 2016

Summary

Countering violent extremism (CVE) is a broad umbrella phrase that covers a wide array of possible approaches to dealing with radicalisation to extremist violence. There is growing recognition amongst academics and policy makers that de-radicalisation and countering violent extremism programmes can be a more effective way of tackling extremism than purely militaristic approaches.

Keywords

CVE Social Media Radicalization

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Theme
Policy
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Article
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Published
17 June 2016
Author
William Robert Avis
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Open access

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