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Extremism (12)

#Greenbirds: Measuring Importance and Influence in Syrian Foreign Fighter Networks

This report examines the question of how Western ‘foreign terrorist fighters’ receive information about the conflict in Syria and Iraq, and who inspires them. It is the first publication from a...

Theme(s): Ideological extremism and violence
Keyword(s): Extremism, Extremist Travellers, Internet, Islamic Extremism, Social Media

(Mis)Understanding Muslim Converts in Canada: A Critical Discussion of Muslim Converts in the Contexts of Security and Society

This working paper presents results of an initial study that is part of a broader research program to better understanding the causes, processes and scale of Islamic conversion in Canada. The...

Theme(s): Perception and emotion
Keyword(s): Extremism, Islamic Extremism, Religion, TSAS Working Paper

‘Till Martyrdom Do Us Part’: Gender and the ISIS Phenomenon

The authors of this study set out to gain a better understanding of why females are being radicalized and recruited into the ranks of extremist organizations. The report works to move beyond the...

Theme(s): Ideological extremism and violence
Keyword(s): Extremism, Gender, Internet, Islamic Extremism, Radicalization, Social Media

CBRN Terrorism: Assessing the Threat of CBRN Terrorism by Groups and Individuals in Canada and Worldwide

This study begins by noting that chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) terror incidents, while rare, are on the rise. The authors state that prior to 1980 there were just 50 CBRN...

Theme(s): Collective dynamics and resilience, Organization and effectiveness
Keyword(s): CBRN, Extremism, Terrorism, Violence

Considerations for Successful Counterspeech

This guide provides lessons from recent research into what works among types of counterspeech that aim to diminish expressions of hatred and extremism online. In particular, the resource draws on...

Theme(s): Perception and emotion
Keyword(s): Countering Radicalization to Violence, Counter-Narratives, Extremism, Internet, Social Cohesion, Social Media

Different Cities, Shared Stories: Voices from Europe and Canada on Gender and Violent Extremism and Women’s Roles in Countering It

This study aims to assess gender dynamics in violent extremism in communities across five countries, with a focus on the role of women, and explores both radicalization to violence, and attitudes...

Theme(s): Collective dynamics and resilience, Perception and emotion
Keyword(s): Community Outreach, Diaspora, Extremism, Field Interviews, Gender, Islamic Extremism, Social Cohesion

Final Report: Collective Efficacy and Cultural Capital: Building and Fostering Resilience in Different Ethnic Communities

This study is about what builds or inhibits forms of positive social integration that steer people away from crime, violence or even terrorism, and how factors that help build and foster community...

Theme(s): Collective dynamics and resilience, Perception and emotion
Keyword(s): Case Studies, Community Outreach, Diaspora, Extremism, Field Interviews, Social Cohesion

From Minutes to Months: A rapid evidence assessment of the impact of media and social media during and after terror events

This study examines how communication occurs across mainstream and social media during and after terrorist events, and how government, law enforcement, journalism and other key actors can better...

Theme(s): Collective dynamics and resilience, Ideological extremism and violence, Organization and effectiveness, Perception and emotion
Keyword(s): Extremism, Internet, Policing, Public Communications, Resilience, Social Media

Learning and Adapting: The Use of Monitoring and Evaluation in Countering Violent Extremism – A Handbook for Practitioners

This handbook aims to provide basic guidance to those designing and delivering countering violent extremism (CVE) programs. The resource draws on a rapid evidence assessment of evaluation approaches...

Theme(s): Collective dynamics and resilience, Ideological extremism and violence, Organization and effectiveness
Keyword(s): Case Studies, Countering Radicalization to Violence, Design and Delivery, Extremism, Measurement and Evaluation

Radicalization and Violent Extremism: Lessons Learned From Canada, the U.K. and the U.S.

This report captures highlights from a major conference hosted by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) of the U.S. Department of Justice, which took place July 28 to July 30, 2015. The event...

Theme(s): Collective dynamics and resilience, Ideological extremism and violence, Organization and effectiveness, Perception and emotion
Keyword(s): Community Outreach, Countering Radicalization to Violence, Counter-Narratives, Deradicalization, Extremism, Internet, Measurement and Evaluation, Public Communications, Radicalization, Research Techniques, Social Media, Violence

Terrorist chatter: Understanding what terrorists talk about

Through a content analysis of the online activities of seven US-based individuals with proven terrorist ties, the study seeks to better understand the role that the Internet plays in radicalization...

Theme(s): Ideological extremism and violence
Keyword(s): Case Studies, Extremism, Extremist Travellers, Internet, Islamic Extremism, Radicalization, Social Media

The State of the Art 2015: A Literature Review of Social Media Intelligence Capabilities for Counter-Terrorism

This review examines how information and insight can be drawn from open social media sources to help maintain public safety, especially in addressing terrorism and violent extremism. The study...

Theme(s): Collective dynamics and resilience, Organization and effectiveness
Keyword(s): Countering Radicalization to Violence, Extremism, Internet, Research Techniques, Social Media
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