How to tackle al Qaeda’s resurgent threat
The most formidable al Qaeda franchises have embedded themselves within complex local conflicts in failing states such as Somalia, Yemen and Syria, notes Ali Soufan, the author of “Anatomy of… Read more »
Tag: Countering violent extremism (CVE)
Promote democracy to counter radicalization and extremism
The British government today called for a global partnership to counter online radicalization and extremism. “As long as violent extremist groups seek to undermine the very ideals and values that… Read more »
London attack highlights challenge of jihadist radicalization
Today’s terrorist attack in London occurred on the anniversary of similar attacks in Brussels, which provides an opportunity to reflect on the challenge posed by jihadist radicalisation, write Alexander Ritzmann… Read more »
Defeating ideologically inspired violent extremism
The lack of an effective, comprehensive system for finding, redirecting and rehabilitating individuals who may be on a path to violent extremism is a serious flaw in counter-extremism strategy, says… Read more »
Building democratic alternatives to extremism in Algeria
Algerian law requires the next parliament to be made up of 30 percent women — but political parties across the spectrum have struggled to come up with enough female candidates… Read more »
Strategic priorities for advancing democracy
Democracy today is being challenged as never before since the end of the Cold War, says Carl Gershman, President of the National Endowment for Democracy. The crisis has many dimensions,… Read more »
Counter-ISIS plus vs. jihadists’ ‘war of attrition’?
Al Qaeda and the Islamic State could reconcile their differences to present a different but persistent security challenge to the United States for the foreseeable future, experts in counterterrorism told… Read more »
How not to fuel extremism
Analysts at the Central Intelligence Agency have warned that labeling the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization “may fuel extremism” and damage relations with America’s allies, according to a summary… Read more »
The coming ‘dissolution’ of Islamic State
Under assault from all sides, the Islamic State (IS) extremist group is losing territory, revenues, and the ability to attract recruits, a new United Nations report said, RFE/RL reports: The… Read more »
Why are so many Tunisians joining Islamic State?
Unlike neighboring Arab Spring states that have been consumed by violent extremism, civil war and resurgent authoritarianism, Tunisia actually managed to build a vibrant democracy. A new poll from the International Republican… Read more »