Countering violent extremism: reflections from new research
Type
Publication
Authors
Category
Publication Year
2018
Publisher
URL
[ private ]
Pages
4p
Subject
Al-Shaabab, Counter terrorism, Terrorists
Abstract
State responses to terrorist attacks and what is also referred to as violent extremism (CVE) speak to the very complexity of the challenge that terrorism poses. Pathways leading to violent extremism are complex and multiple and the engagement in terror groups is not straightforward. Terrorist groups like Al-Shabaab
exploit perceived historical, social and political grievances and draw on extreme interpretations of Islam to carefully craft propaganda. The reasons young people have cited behind their recruitment into terrorist groups.
exploit perceived historical, social and political grievances and draw on extreme interpretations of Islam to carefully craft propaganda. The reasons young people have cited behind their recruitment into terrorist groups.
Description
4 p.; 26 cm
Number of Copies
1