Countering violent extremism and terrorism : assessing domestic and international strategies / edited by Stéfanie vonHlatky.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

vonHlatky, Stéfanie.

Contributor:

Von Hlatky, Stéfanie, 1982- editor.

Series:

Human dimensions in foreign policy, military studies, and security studies.

Human dimensions in foreign policy, military studies, and security studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--Canada--Prevention.

Terrorism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

2020.

Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press, [2019]

Summary:

Since 9/11, counterterrorism has become a national and international priority. Research on violent extremism and terrorism, from homegrown threats to foreign fighters, has adapted accordingly but has not always translated into policymaking. Extremism can be traced to no single cause, and yet governments and law-enforcement agencies continue to spend millions on prevention efforts. Contributors to this book identify persistent challenges for counterterrorism and countering violent extremism and provide analysis from a variety of academic and professional perspectives. Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism cautions against adopting a causal model to understand violent extremism and takes a critical look at how states have managed to cope with the global phenomenon of terrorism. By drawing on the expertise of researchers and practitioners from government, law enforcement, and the military, contributors identify past failures and offer guidance on how to correct these mistakes. With the collective goal of developing more effective strategies, the authors dispel common myths, discard counterproductive tactics, and point to countries in which policies have functioned as intended. As some terrorist organizations' influence wanes, others innovate and thrive, further challenging a state apparatus that is slow to adapt to these mutating threats. An essential and timely book, Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism seeks to change how governments and policymakers consider and respond to security threats.

Contents:

Front Matter

Contents

Figures and Table

Preface

Abbreviations

State of the Field

Introduction: Violent Extremism: Countering the Threat at Home and Abroad

Terrorists, Radicals, and Activists Distinguishing between Countering Violent Extremism and Preventing Extremist Violence, and Why It Matters

CVE in the Canadian Context

Can Public Health Help Prevent Violent Extremism? Should Public Health Help Prevent Violent Extremism?

Anger in the Peaceable Kingdom An Overview of Canada's Violent Extremist History

An Analytic Survey of the Canadian Academic Literature on Religion, Radicalization, and Terrorism

Incorporating Community Perspectives in CVE and Community-based Policing Strategies

International Models and Lessons

The Nature and Extent of Countering Violent Extremism in the United Kingdom

The Danish Model to Countering Violent Extremism A Critical Assessment of a “Soft” Model

The Challenges of Evaluating Attitudinal Change A Case Study of the Effectiveness of International Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Programs

Conclusion The Next Wave of Canadian CVE

Contributors

Index

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-2280-0060-2

OCLC:

1138675203