We conducted a comparative analysis of five countries’ CT/CVE policies—USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Sweden and North Macedonia—to identify common values and themes.
By Alberto Montrond, Anna Ekström, Rachel Nielson, Metodi Hadji-Janev and Elena Savoia
By Kelly Fitzgerald – Executive Summary – Ten years ago, the word incel was a term known primarily within niche online gaming and nerd communities. Today, the term has become better known for its association with young men who express …
Mapping the Manosphere: A Social Network Analysis of the Manosphere on Reddit →
This article describes the use of developmental evaluation as applied to countering violent extremism (CVE) programs.
By Elena Savoia, Megan McBride, Jessica Stern, Max Su, Nigel Harriman, Ajmal Aziz and Richard Legault
By Kathryn Roberts – Executive Summary – Countering the radical Islamist narrative remains a high priority of the United States in its ongoing efforts to counter domestic violent extremism. In 2014, the rapid emergence of the Islamic State (IS) brought …
Out, Out—The Role of Messaging in Countering Domestic Violent Extremism →
By Nicholas King – Executive Summary – Many active-duty U.S. military members and veterans (MIL/VETs) are members of outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMGs), which have documented histories of violence and criminal activity. While MIL/VETs adopt the protocols of OMG culture in …
Unsuspected: The U.S. Military’s Unintended Contribution to Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs →
By Stephen Felty – Executive Summary – Intergroup dynamics have been a central vector in lasting identity conflicts around the globe. In Israel/Palestine, the conflict has not been reduced to the same level of sustained peace as it has in …
Social Identity Theory and Intergroup Conflict in Israel/Palestine →
By Nabeela Barbari – Executive Summary – Between September 12, 2001, and December 31, 2016, there were eighty-five violent extremist attacks in the United States, which resulted in over 225 fatalities.[1] Tragically, this number became outdated almost immediately after it was …
Reconsidering CVE: The Unintended Consequences of Countering Violent Extremism Efforts in America →
By Mourad Mourad – Executive Summary – Terrorist recruitment and radicalization is a hazard facing our nation, regardless of whether the threat is from a domestic or foreign terrorist organization.[1] There are many ways an individual can radicalize, and the path …
Tailoring Violent Extremism Prevention: A Targeted Intervention Method →
By Morgan Minor – Executive Summary – As the territorial significance once held by the Islamic State continues to deteriorate, Western nations are grappling with how to handle returning foreign fighters. Processing, categorization, and management of returning foreign fighters must …
By James Huse – Executive Summary – This thesis examines investigative decision making, cognitive biases, talent sharing, and the relationship between the random nature of lone actor violence and a set of predefined decision-making protocols. Targeted violence presents a paradox …
