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Strengthening Evidence-based Practice in P/CVE with the INDEED Repository of Studies on R…
The field of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) has witnessed significant growth in empirical research over the past decade, particularly in …
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 …
An integrated model for youth radicalisation: examining the impact of life-course and sit…
The study of at-risk and radicalised youth has emerged as an area of academic interest. However, there are few models or theories …
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 …
Understanding the history and operations of Al Shabaab in Kenya through the lens of Kant'…
During the conception of the al Shabaab (AS), the notion of violent extremism seemed inconceivable, yet it is the most infamous terrorist …
Forging Peace from the Pulpit: Multi-Stakeholder Initiative to Curb Violent Extremism Thr…
On April 17, 2025, the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) launched a regional three-year initiative, "Peacebuilding and Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) in …
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 …
Lessons on the Effectiveness of Multi-Stakeholder PCVE Efforts
This report examines multi-stakeholder PCVE efforts in Kilifi County, Kenya, based on 2024 fieldwork. It finds that VE is driven by socio-economic …
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 …