Journal abstract In recent years, many governments have introduced so-called ‘countering violent extremism’ (CVE) measures to promote terrorists’ and potential terrorists’ deradicalization and disengagement from terrorist activity. This paper analyses[…]
Publisher’s description The US Global War on Terror and earlier US counterterrorism efforts prompted a variety of responses from Muslim states despite widespread Islamic opposition. Some cooperated extensively, some balked[…]
Publisher’s description The ‘Alawis, or Alawites, are a prominent religious minority in northern Syria, Lebanon, and southern Turkey, best known today for enjoying disproportionate political power in war-torn Syria. In[…]
Journal abstract Terrorist organizations (TOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) often advocate for the same oppressed communities. Both TOs and NGOs require the support of these constituents and the attention of[…]
Journal abstract This study analyzes the political reasons that allowed the Islamic State to expand successfully in Syria and Iraq, by enabling to “franchise” worldwide, and the role of the[…]
Publisher’s description Intrastate conflicts, such as civil wars and ethnic confrontations, are the predominant form of organized violence in the world today. But internal strife can destabilize entire regions, drawing[…]
Violence and Restraint within Antifa: A View from the United States8 June, 2021
Autism spectrum disorders and terrorism: how different features of autism can contextualise vulnerability and resilience8 June, 2021
Measuring the Extent and Nature of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) among Former White Supremacists7 June, 2021The Role of the Internet in Facilitating Violent Extremism: Insights from Former Right-Wing Extremists4 June, 2021