The problem with 'radicalization': the remit of 'Prevent' and the need to refocus on terrorism in the UK /
RICHARDS Anthony
The problem with 'radicalization': the remit of 'Prevent' and the need to refocus on terrorism in the UK / Anthony Richards. - 2011
Argues that focusing on radicalisation (i.e. why some young men resort to violent extremism while many others do not) is not helpful as the concept is poorly defined and there is no coherent counter mechanism. Instead policies, resources and effort should be directed towards countering terrorism and terrorists. The article refers to the UK context but the concept has wider relevance.
RADICALIZATION--COUNTER MEASURES
COUNTERTERRORISM
GREAT BRITAIN--COUNTERTERRORISM POLICIES
The problem with 'radicalization': the remit of 'Prevent' and the need to refocus on terrorism in the UK / Anthony Richards. - 2011
Argues that focusing on radicalisation (i.e. why some young men resort to violent extremism while many others do not) is not helpful as the concept is poorly defined and there is no coherent counter mechanism. Instead policies, resources and effort should be directed towards countering terrorism and terrorists. The article refers to the UK context but the concept has wider relevance.
RADICALIZATION--COUNTER MEASURES
COUNTERTERRORISM
GREAT BRITAIN--COUNTERTERRORISM POLICIES