Countering Violent Extremism
117 Articles
Insiders’ View of the January 6th Committee’s Social Media Investigation
Former investigators from the January 6th Select Committee's Purple Team discuss their assessments.
As Women and Children Return to the West from Syrian Camps, Lessons From Sweden
In 57 countries, judicial systems will handle those suspected of crimes, but thousands of other individuals must be reintegrated into society.
The Failing Response to Violent Extremism in Africa – and the Need to Reform the International Approach
Militant groups recruit where predatory governments alienate youth, exclude vulnerable groups, and rule with violent impunity.
Tech Firms Promise to Address Hate and Extremism, Again
New initiatives announced at the White House’s 'United We Stand' Summit.
Preventing Violent Extremism in Africa: The Overlooked Role of Mayors and the Governments They Lead
As security-heavy tactics fail, a more localized strategy is needed to focus on socio-economic and political grievances that fuel extremism.
Oversight Reports Raise Questions About Value of DHS Counterterrorism Efforts
Twenty years after DHS was cobbled together in the wake of 9/11, it’s time to seriously examine which of its programs really protect us.
Will the EU’s Digital Services Act Reduce Online Extremism?
The EU's Digital Services Act does not sufficiently address challenges to countering online extremism.
Ahead of the State of the Union: Analysis from Diplomats, Top Experts
The State of the Union Address tomorrow comes at a precarious moment for the U.S. and the world.
More Federal Coordination Needed to Tackle U.S. Domestic Extremism
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series from leading experts with practical solutions to democratic backsliding, polarization, and political violence. On Jan. 13, the…
Insight Into Biden’s Counterterrorism Thinking Suggests More of the Same
Rather than rebrand painfully flawed approaches, the US must heed the calls and ideas of civil society, academics, and practitioners.
The Politics of Repatriation and Power of Community Reintegration in Peacebuilding
Communities victimized by conflict may be remarkably receptive to the return of former fighters.
Addressing Masculinities and Gender Stereotypes to Prevent Violent Extremism and Terrorism
On the effort of states to develop a new discourse at the United Nations on gender stereotypes and masculinities as drivers of violent extremism and terrorism.