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Contemporary Terrorism in Kenya: Evolving Definitions, Debates, and Strategic Implications
This paper critically explores the evolving definitions, discursive constructions, and strategic responses to contemporary terrorism in Kenya. Drawing on securitisation theory and …
Regulation of Digital Surveillance and the Impact on Civil Society in Africa: Experiences…
This research report examines the regulation of digital surveillance in Kenya and its human rights impacts on civil society actors, providing a …
Resilience, Peacebuilding, and Preventing Violent Extremism: A complex systems perspectiv…
This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the complex drivers of violent extremism, challenging conventional security-led approaches by placing emphasis on social …
Digital P/CVE for first-line practitioners
On 22-23 July 2025, the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation organised in Warsaw the first Strategic Communications training on Digital …
Kenya using both military and diplomacy in communities to tackle terrorism
Kenya is using military and diplomatic tactics to dismantle terror organisations and deter future attacks, while at the same time building relationships …
Epitomizing 'Trust' in Violent Extremism Research
Studying violent extremism as Islamist extremism and Islamist terrorism has influenced terrorism studies since 9/11 (Rabasa et al. 2004; Edwards and Gomis …
Civil Society Carving Spaces of Resistance in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism…
This research explores the discursive strategies of resistance employed by civil society actors in the preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) policy …
PROTOCOL: Government‐Led Communication Campaigns for Reducing Violent Extremism − A Syste…
This is the protocol for a Campbell systematic review. The main objective of this project is to gather, critically appraise, and synthesize …
The evolving nexus of cybercrime and terrorism: A systematic review of convergence and po…
This systematic review unveils significant convergence between cybercriminals and terrorists over the past decade, characterized by substantial overlap in tactics, capabilities, and …
Strengthening Locally Led Resilience to Violent Extremism in Mombasa
This research report examines the effectiveness of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) programmes in Mombasa County, Kenya, with a focus on …
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Kwale County: Vulnerabilities, Risks and S…
This research report delves into the multifaceted issue of violent extremism (VE) in Kwale County, Kenya. It underscores the county's vulnerability due …
Counter-terrorism Strategies in Mombasa County: Analyzing Implementation Approaches to Mi…
The purpose of the study was to investigate the role and impact of Counter-Terrorism Strategies (CTS) in preventing radicalization in Mombasa County, …