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Research Paper | 31 Mar 2015

Responding to Cyber Jihad: Towards an Effective Counter Narrative

Research Fellow Dr. Bibi van Ginkel analyses the role of the internet and social media in processes of radicalisation. The Research offers an outline of the various aspects of the jihadist narrative, in order better to understand what message needs to be countered.

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Publications

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  Report | 27 Nov 2015 Report: NATO Workshop on Counter-Terrorism in the MENA Region

  New Report: From 6 to 7 October 2015, the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT), Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies (ACPSS) and Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’ convened a NATO Advanced Research Workshop in Brussels. This workshop was titled ‘(Counter-)terrorism in the post-Arab Spring context’ and supported by the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme.

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  Report | 27 Nov 2015 Report: NATO Workshop on Violent Extremism in Central Asia

  New Report: On 2 and 3 September 2015, the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism – The Hague (ICCT) and the Center for Security Programs (CSP) in Astana convened a NATO Advanced Research Workshop titled 'Violent Extremism in Central Asia: Indicators, Trends and Possible Responses', with support of the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme. The main aim of the workshop was to identify to what extent radicalisation and violent extremism are on the rise in the region, what can and should be done about it and how actors can advance on a countering violent extremism (CVE) agenda in the future.

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  Research Paper | 4 Jun 2015 Challenging the Narrative of the "Islamic State"

  Dr. Alex Schmid identifies a dozen narrative themes of ISIS and discusses them from different angles in an attempt to show vulnerabilities and point the way towards developing convincing counter-arguments.

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  Research Paper | 31 Mar 2015 Responding to Cyber Jihad: Towards an Effective Counter Narrative

  Research Fellow Dr. Bibi van Ginkel analyses the role of the internet and social media in processes of radicalisation.

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  Perspective | 4 Nov 2014 The New Security Council Resolution 2178 on Foreign Terrorist Fighters: A Missed Opportunity for a Holistic Approach

  This Commentary reviews the new UN Security Council Resolution 2178 (2014) on foreign terrorist fighters.

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  Report | 4 Nov 2014 Practices and Reflections on Development, Security, and Peace in context of Violent Extremism and Terrorism

  The side event to the UN Counter-Terrorism Strategy Review includes a short introduction of the multi-stakeholder approach to prevent and mitigate extreme violence, and closes with recommendations.

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  Report | 23 Sep 2014 Developing Effective Counter-Narrative Frameworks for Countering Violent Extremism

  The "Islamic State" (IS), with its violent attacks, strong uprise and even stronger media campaign, shows the need for an effective counter-narrative strategy to prevent the spread of violent extremism and radicalisation.

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  Research Paper | 12 May 2014 Violent and Non-Violent Extremism: Two Sides of the Same Coin?

  This Research Paper seeks to obtain a clearer understanding of what “Islamist extremism” entails.

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  Policy Brief | 10 Apr 2014 Afghan Women and the Taliban: An Exploratory Assessment

  In this Policy Brief, Research Fellow Seran de Leede examines the position of women in Afghanistan towards the Taliban to a better understanding of the role of women in (countering) political violence in Afghanistan.

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  Research Paper | 14 Jan 2014 Al Qaeda’s “Single Narrative” and Attempts to Develop Counter-Narratives

  In this Research Paper efforts by governments and non-governmental bodies to challenge al Qaeda's narrative are discussed by Research Fellow Dr. Alex P. Schmid .

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  Perspective | 24 Jul 2013 The End of Radicalisation?

  Following the Boston Marathon and Woolwich attacks in 2013, some commentators proclaimed the end of the concept of radicalisation as the root cause for terrorism. Dr. Alex Schmid takes a closer look at this claim.

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  Perspective | 24 Jun 2013 Engendering Counter-Terrorism in Northern Nigeria

  This Commentary examines the role of women in the ongoing conflict in Northern Nigeria.

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  Research Paper | 27 Mar 2013 Radicalisation, De-Radicalisation, Counter-Radicalisation: A Conceptual Discussion and Literature Review

  Based on an in-depth literature review, Research Fellow Dr. Alex P. Schmid explores the terms "radicalisation", "de-radicalisation" and "counter-radicalisation" and the discourses surrounding them in greater detail.

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  Research Paper | 25 Aug 2012 Engaging Civil Society in Countering Violent Extremism

  In this Research Paper Dr. Bibi van Ginkel takes an in depth look at how multi-lateral institutions engage with civil society to counter violent extremism.

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  Perspective | 12 Jun 2012 Countering Violent Extremism: a Promising Response to Terrorism

  In early April 2012, the first conference of the Working Group for Countering Violent Extremism was attended by representatives from the 29 countries which are part of the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum.

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  Research Paper | 17 Aug 2012 Strengthening the Role of Victims and Incorporating Victims in Efforts to Counter Violent Extremism and Terrorism

  Following terrorist attacks, governments are often quick to express their solidarity with victims but as the memory of a terrorist atrocity fades, attention for the victims also ebbs away – in both government and society.

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