There is practically no country in the OSCE that has not been affected by violent extremism. In 2016, terrorist attacks in OSCE participating States caused more than one thousand deaths. They destroyed billions of Euros worth of property and infrastructure, undermined people’s confidence in government and institutions, and created fear…
NATO Stratcom Center of Excellence report on counter-terrorism and social media.
There is growing recognition that effectively preventing violent extremism (PVE) and fostering sustainable peace and pluralism requires a “whole of society” effort that extends beyond governments alone to include civil society actors, particularly those with longstanding experience in leading such efforts in their communities. It draws on the strengths of…
This report explores the drivers of radicalization and recruitment across African countries.
Using a dataset of more than 80 accounts during 2015, this article explores the gendered ways in which self-proclaiming Twitter Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) supporters construct community around “suspension.” The article argues that suspension is an integral event in the online lives of ISIS supporters, which is…
This report collates the existing literature on drivers of conflict in Tunisia.
A vibrant and sustainable democracy is underpinned by the democratic ideals of equality and human rights. While democracies should ideally promote and protect the equal rights of all women and men, global developments and security challenges such as violent extremism and terrorism limit the full enjoyment of such rights. Yet…
If military strategists are always fighting the last war, the same is true of those who work on countering radicalization. In 2001, Western intelligence services, mostly focused on localized terrorist groups like the Irish Republican Army and ETA, were stunned by al Qaeda. Come 2011, they were then blindsided by…
The National Strategy against Terrorism and Action Plan 2018-2022 is the third strategic document developed by the Government of the Republic of Kosovo with the aim to prevent and fight terrorist acts. This strategic document aims at countering and combating extremist or radical ideologies of whatever nature, which may lead…
This literature review seeks to reorient the discourse on radicalization to consider the connection between communication technology and violent extremism. By interrogating three central questions vexing policy-makers, law enforcement officials and academics, this review moves away from a monolithic understanding of the internet and showcases the opportunities afforded by different…
The United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, adopted resolution 2178 on 24 September 2014. This resolution requires States to, inter alia, ensure that they have in place laws that permit the prosecution of: a) FTF, b) those who wilfully fund or receive funds…
The present report provides the results of focus groups conducted by the Media Development Foundation (MDF) in September 2017. The study aimed at analyzing the attitudes of Muslim youth towards media coverage of Muslim issues. Media content for the study was selected from the results of Georgian and Russian media…
