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Prevention of violent extremism in third countries: Measures to prevent individuals joini…
This report on the prevention of violent extremism in conflict zones is the result of the government commission given to the Swedish …
Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Capacity Building to Counter Terrorism in Fragile Instit…
International efforts to combat terrorism cannot be pursued effectively through enhanced security measures alone. As West German parliamentarian Manfred Coppick noted in …
“I Am a Muslim Not an Extremist”: How the Prevent Strategy Has Constructed a “Suspect” Co…
This article aims to provide a background and framework to better understand the political adoption and practical functioning of the Prevent Strategy …
Spiraling Violence Boko Haram Attacks and Security Force Abuses in Nigeria
Boko Haram’s attacks—centered in the north—have primarily targeted police and other government security agents, Christians worshiping in church, and Muslims who the …
PREVENTION OF TERRORISM ACT
An Act of Parliament to provide measures for the detection and prevention of terrorist activities; to amend the Extradition (Commonwealth Countries) Act …
Preventing Violent Extremism: Perceptions of Policy from Grassroots and Communities
Following the high-profile terrorist attacks in New York in 2001 and London in 2005 (7/7), the UK government incorporated a programme of …
Combating Terrorism in the New Media Environment
Since the 1990s, jihadist terrorists have leveraged the power of the Internet in more imaginative ways than state security services charged with …
Does Decapitation Work? Assessing the Effectiveness of Leadership Targeting in Counterins…
Targeting of militant leaders is central to many states’ national security strategies, but does it work? What should policymakers expect when armed …
Exploring the Intersections of Technology, Crime, and Terror
The Internet and computer-mediated communications (CMCs) have drastically changed the way that individuals communicate and share information across the globe. Over the …
Eight steps to improve counter-terrorism measures in South Africa
Global terrorism has found a comfortable base in South Africa. Not only does this constitute a threat to the security of the …
U.S. Strategy for Countering Violent Extremism: An Assessment
The United States and its allies devote considerable financial and human resources to countering violent extremism (CVE). CVE is a central pillar …
Toward a Framework Understanding of Online Programs for Countering Violent Extremism
In the fight against terrorism technology is a powerful tool. However, as the European Group of Personalities in the field of Security …