Radicalization, Terrorism, and Countering Extremism: Theory and Practice

Kenneth Christie; Haval Ahmad

doi:10.5771/9781538160961

Summary

This book examines the twin phenomena of radicalization and de-radicalization in a global context of political extremism and violent conflict, focusing on the approaches of governments in how they use counterterrorism to respond to radicalization and extremism. By using case studies and comparative analysis, the authors’ analysis of both Western and non-Western examples focuses on both theoretical components and practical aspects of the deradicalization process. Subjects covered include the historical context, the contemporary situation, and case studies that illustrate these aspects in different countries and across borders. The conclusions drawn also provide readers with examples of the potential solutions that states have adopted to mitigate the threats and reintegrate extreme militants into society and create a more stable world in which violent conflict is lessened.

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Edition: 1/2024
Copyright Year: 2024
ISBN-Print: 978-1-5381-6095-4
ISBN-Online: 978-1-5381-6096-1
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 170
Product Type: Monograph

1. Contents No access
1. Introduction No access
2. The Problem with Radicalization and De-Radicalization No access
3. Why Now? Why Have Radicalization and De-Radicalization Become Such Important Subjects? No access
4. Canada: Salience of the Radicalization/Extreme Behaviour No access
5. Popular Media No access
6. Terrorism and Radicalism as a Global Condition No access
7. Context No access
8. The Terrorism and Jihad Nexus No access
9. The Global Pandemic and Radicalization/De-Radicalization No access
10. Conclusion No access
1. Introduction No access
2. Terrorism and Radicalism in Historical Context No access
3. Modernity and Terrorism No access
4. Waves of Terrorism and Radicalization No access
5. Ending Empire No access
6. 1945 to 1990: Post-Second World War through the Cold War No access
7. Post-Cold War from 1990 to 2001 No access
8. 1990 to 2001: New Threats Following the End of the Cold War No access
9. 2001 to Present: The War on Terror and Its Implications No access
10. Globalization and the New Terror No access
11. Terrorism as a Global Condition No access
12. The Effects of Terrorism No access
13. The Past No access
14. Conclusion No access
1. Introduction No access
2. The Role of Human Security No access
3. What Causes Radicalization? No access
4. Motivation No access
5. Who Are They? No access
6. De-Radicalization No access
7. Radicalizing Women: The Gender Dimension No access
8. Conclusion No access
1. Introduction No access
2. Different Responses to Radicalization and Political Extremism No access
3. State-Sponsored Approaches No access
4. Impact on Communities, Effectiveness, and Limitations No access
5. Conclusion No access
1. Introduction No access
2. Programs Review Process and Data Collection No access
3. From Securitization to Soft Strategies: Dealing with De-radicalization and Disengagement No access
4. Programs Successes and Failures No access
5. De-radicalization and Disengagement Program Evaluation No access
6. Results No access
7. Community-Based Programs through Two Case Studies No access
8. Conclusion No access
1. Introduction No access
2. Human Rights and Human Security: Contributing Factors and Implications No access
3. Program Shortcomings and Contradiction of Human Rights No access
4. Closing Remarks No access
Notes No access Pages 133 - 138
Bibliography No access Pages 139 - 158
Index No access Pages 159 - 168
About the Authors No access Pages 169 - 170