Radicalizationandderadicalization
Radicalization and Deradicalization
The radicalization puzzle: a theoretical synthesis of empirical approaches to homegrown extremism
Abstract: Why and how do individuals residing in relatively peaceful and affluent Western societies come to embrace extremist ideologies that emanate from distant places? We summarize the most recent empirical – …
Toward a Behavioral Model of “Homegrown” Radicalization Trajectories
Abstract: This research note presents a dynamic risk assessment model of homegrown terrorists. The model was tested in a study of convicted “homegrown” American terrorism offenders inspired by Al Qaeda’s – …
Defining and Distinguishing Secular and Religious Terrorism
Abstract: Religious terrorism is typically characterised as acts of unrestrained, irrational and indiscriminant violence, thus offering few if any policy options for counterterrorism measures. This assumption about religious terrorism stems – …
Jihadist Hotbeds. Understanding Local Radicalization Processes
Recent analyses reveal that the vast majority of jihadists come from or have some connections with specific areas or districts within different states. One can describe them as local/regional “hotbeds” – …
Making CVE Work: A Focused Approach Based on Process Disruption
Abstract: One of the biggest barriers to designing a comprehensive Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programme is defining its scope. This paper argues for a narrow approach, focusing on disengagement and – …
Towards a Guide for Constructing and Disseminating Counternarratives to Reduce Support for Terrorism
Abstract: Despite widespread recognition that the use of counternarratives is an important strategic component of countering violent extremism, to date, there are no comprehensive guidelines on how to develop and – …
Sentiment-Based Identification of Radical Authors (SIRA)
Abstract: As violent extremists continue to surface in online discussion forums, counter-extremism agencies search for new and innovative ways of uncovering their digital indicators. Using a sample of approximately 1 – …
Normative support for terrorism: The attitudes and beliefs of immediate relatives of Jema’ah Islamiyah members
Abstract: Families might be an important source of norms that legitimize terrorism, an assumption that has yet to be tested empirically. To investigate this, surveys were administered to 20 immediate – …
The radicalization of homegrown jihadists: A review of theoretical models and social-psychological evidence
Abstract: This article attempts to consolidate theorizing about the radicalization of Western homegrown jihadists. Five major models of radicalization are reviewed. The commonalities and discrepancies among these models are identified – …
Walking away: the disengagement and de-radicalization of a violent right-wing extremist
Paradigmatic Shifts in Jihadism in Cyberspace: The Emerging Role of Unaffiliated Sympathizers in the Islamic State’s Social Media
Radicalization in British Columbia secondary schools: The principals’ perspective.
Education and Security: A Global Literature Report on Countering Violent Religious Extremism (CVE)
‘Questions about Dawlah. DM me, plz.’ The Sock Puppet Problem in Online Terrorism Research
This is Not Your Mother’s Terrorism: Social Media, Online Radicalization and the Practice of Political Jamming
Abstract: It is commonly recognized that social media presents vast new opportunities for terrorist groups seeking to radicalize audiences. However, few scholars have studied the actual mechanisms by which radicalizing – …
Comment le jihadisme est-il devenu numérique ? Évolutions, tendances et ripostes,
Abstract: Twitter constitue un terrain de jeu de prédilection pour le groupe État islamique (EI) : espace de médiatisation, de revendication et de mobilisation. Depuis sa matrice de naissance afghane – …
Toward a Framework Understanding of Online Programs for Countering Violent Extremism
Abstract: There is an emerging consensus that ideologically-based narratives play a central role in encouraging and sustaining radicalization to violence, and that preventing, arresting, or reversing radicalization requires some means – …
Voices of the Caucasus Emirate: Mapping and analyzing North Caucasus insurgency websites.
Abstract: This article looks at Internet use by insurgent groups in the North Caucasus in the context of a regional diffusion of violence. Using a mixed methods research design that – …
Terrorisme, violence de masse et radicalisation. Du Moi idéal au désengagement identificatoire
Radicalism Leading to Violent Extremism in Canada: A Multi-Level Analysis of Muslim Community and University Based Student Leaders’ Perceptions and Experiences.
Recently, more than 150 Canadians have joined the Islamic State (IS) in the Middle East, causing alarm among both Canadian policy makers and the general citizenry. One of the most – …
Spreading the message digitally: A look into extremist organizations’ use of the Internet
Why would a terrorist choose to utilize the Internet rather than the usual methods of assassination, hostage taking, and guerrilla warfare? Conway (2006) identified five major reasons why extremist groups – …
A Radical Sociability: In Defense of an Online/Offline Multidimensional Approach to Radicalisation
Social Networks, Terrorism, and Counter-Terrorism: Radical and Connected
This book examines two key themes in terrorism studies, the radicalization process and counter-terrorism policies, through the lens of social networks. The book aims to show that networks should be – …
Youth Evaluations of CVE/PVE Programming in Kenya in Context
Despite the military efforts of the Kenyan, Ethiopian, and Somali Federal governments, the collaboration of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) forces with US and coalition forces, and despite – …
TSAS WP16-06: Teaching CVE: a review of the Preventing Violent Extremism and Radicalisation in Australia handbook, and challenges across policy and practice
(1) What are some of the key issues and challenges that emerged following the release of the Preventing Violent Extremism and Radicalisation in Australia (PVERA) handbook? (2) What lessons that – …
TSAS WP16-05: Assessment of the state of knowledge: Connections between research on the social psychology of the Internet and violent extremism
This paper seeks to answer the question: How does social psychology contribute to our understanding of the link between the Internet and violent extremism?
Radicalization in British Columbia Secondary Schools: The Principals’ Perspective
TSAS WP16-01: Policies and Responsibilities for Governing Violent Extremism at Ontario Universities
This research looks at the governance of violent extremism on Ontario university campuses. Specifically, it explores: 1) how Ontario universities are governed; 2) how student organizations (such as clubs) and – …
‘Car Bombing “With Due Respect”: The Niger Delta Insurgency and the Idea of MEND’
Security and Uncertainty in Contemporary Delayed-Return Cultures: Coping with the Blockage of Personal Goals
Anxious uncertainty and reactive approach motivation (RAM) for religious, idealistic, and lifestyle extremes
Threat and defense as goal regulation: From implicit goal-conflict to anxious uncertainty, reactive approach motivation (RAM), and ideological extremism
Four studies investigated a goal regulation view of anxious uncertainty threat (Gray & McNaughton, 2000) and ideological defense. In all studies, participants (N = 444) were randomly assigned to have – …
Study 1 of 3: A Qualitative Examination of Radicalization and Susceptibility to Radicalization
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) staff members recognize the complex, multi-faceted nature of radicalization, and are familiar with a wide range of behaviours indicative of radicalization or susceptibility to radicalization. Responses – …
Study 3 of 3: Estimating Susceptibility to Prison Radicalization
The ability to estimate which inmates may be more susceptible to radicalizing influences and potentially intervene with those individuals prior to them being exposed or converted to a radical ideology – …
Examining the Needs and Motivations of Canada’s Federally Incarcerated Radicalized Offenders
This study allowed for an enhanced understanding of the motivations and needs of radicalized offenders,Footnote 1 while providing the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) with further evidence that can be – …
Use of Programs and Interventions with Canada’s Federally Sentenced Radicalized Offenders
TSAS WP15-06: Traits de personnalité et terrorisme
TSAS WP15-05: Personality Traits and Terrorism
Implementing Montreal’s Centre for the prevention of radicalization leading to violence: Insights from the 2015 TSAS Summer Academy
Leaderless Resistance and the Loneliness of Lone Wolves: Exploring the Rhetorical Dynamics of Lone Actor Violence
The Subjective Reality of the Terrorist: Ideological and Psychological Factors in Terrorism
[This is reprinted as “Subjective Realities” in chapter 5 of Martha Crenshaw, Explaining Terrorism. New York: Routledge, 2011 — but I prefer the original, if you can get it, because the reprint has – …