Podcasts about countering violent extremism

Today Dominic hosts Meadhbh Park! They discuss RedPill versus BlackPill and what the differences and common conceptions are. Moreover, they dive into reasons young men might fall into the manosphere and incel groups, and Meadhbh talks about her new book Blackpilled: Masculinity, Media and Incels which has come out recently!Meadhbh Park is a researcher and practitioner focused on the manosphere – the loose network of online communities that promote rigid views on gender roles and misogyny – specifically in relation to young people. Her work spans multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Germany and the United States, where she has contributed to research on groups such as incels and the Proud Boys. She has delivered projects to schools, teachers, Countering Violent Extremism practitioners, law enforcement, government departments and other stakeholders. Her research has been published in academic books and online outlets such as Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET). Her recent book, Blackpilled: Masculinity, Media and Incels brings a clear and easily accessible understanding of the worldview of incels, featuring interviews with incels and how these narratives can also be found in mainstream media messaging. Meadhbh seeks to deepen our understanding of young men drawn into extremist ideologies, with a focus on finding practical solutions to help them move away from these harmful belief systems. Her insights have been featured on the BBC, SXSW EDU, The Guardian, The New Statesman, PoliticsJoe and the New Zealand Listener.The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international relations. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests around the world to discuss international risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn for all our great updates.Tell us what you liked!

The global gaming industry – now five times larger than Hollywood with a value of $196 billion – faces growing security challenges as violent extremist groups increasingly exploit gaming platforms to reach people across borders.Earlier this month, experts from the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), in partnership with the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), hosted an event to explore the intersection of gaming and violent extremism.Speaking to UN News's Sarah Daly, Steven Siqueira, Deputy Director of UNOCT, and Acting Director of UNICRI, Leif Villadsen, discussed how they are joining forces with gaming companies, policymakers and researchers to combat extremism in the digital space. Read the full story here. 

Shane Healey enlisted in the Australian Army in 1995, serving in an elite infantry parachute regiment and later as a reserve special forces soldier. After a serious back injury in 2001, he became a Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver before returning to the Army in 2003 as a military dive instructor. From 2004 to 2008, he worked as a private military contractor in the Middle East, training Iraqi Special Forces and participating in major combat, including the second battle of Fallujah. Reenlisting in 2009, Shane served as an intelligence operator in Special Operations Command, with deployments to Afghanistan in 2010/2011 and 2012, where his threat assessments aided critical operations. He later joined the Special Operations Tactical Assault Group and provided threat advice for key international events. Shane deployed to Iraq in 2014-2015 with Operation Inherent Resolve against ISIS. Since 2018, he has consulted on terrorism and extremism threat assessments and co-founded Pegasus Connections in 2023, supporting veterans through mental health programs and equine-assisted therapy.Peta Lowe is the Principal Consultant at Phronesis Consulting and Training and a former Director of Countering Violent Extremism for Juvenile Justice in NSW. With degrees in Social Work, Business, and Terrorism and Security Studies, Peta has extensive experience in assessing and managing violent extremism risks, particularly among young people. She provides expert risk assessments and has trained professionals in using the VERA-2R risk assessment tool both nationally and internationally. Peta consults for various global organizations, including the UN, and co-authored key publications on reintegration of violent extremists. She is a regular speaker at international conferences on terrorism and violent extremism.Pegasus Connections was founded to provide an alternative to traditional therapy and services offered to individuals and their families. It was founded with the recognition that the current services offered did not meet the needs of everyone, from the lived experience of both founders who have each experienced the broader support services paradigm. Pegasus Connections seeks to provide support and services for any individuals, families, groups or workplaces who want to utilise the unique benefits of nature and partnerships with horses to build awareness and growth.Support the showBecome a Patreon Member today! Get access to podcast bonus segments, ask questions to podcast guests, and even suggest future podcast guests while supporting Warwick: https://www.patreon.com/journeyonpodcastWarwick has over 650 Online Training Videos that are designed to create a relaxed, connected, and skilled equine partner. Start your horse training journey today!https://videos.warwickschiller.com/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarwickschillerfanpageWatch hundreds of free Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/warwickschillerFollow us on Instagram: @warwickschiller

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Diane Demetre is a Leadership Futurist. She was recently chosen as the Most Empowering Leadership and Mindset Speaker for 2024 by the Australian Enterprise Awards. With a career spanning 4 decades in education, entertainment and entrepreneurship, Diane inspires organisations to become future fit by unlocking the latent potential of fearlessness in their leaders and teams. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Peta Lowe is the Principal Consultant with Phronesis Consulting and Training. She is the former Director, Countering Violent Extremism for Juvenile Justice in the NSW Department of Justice. Peta provides case management and intervention consultancy to range of organisations providing support and intervention to individuals at risk of violent extremism.

On today's show, Shane Healey discusses the latest world conflicts. Later, Peta Lowe discusses youth offenders wreaking havoc across Victoria. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Shane Healey is a terrorism and youth justice expert. He's a former Australian Defence Force Special Operations Command intelligence operator, a former Alice Springs resident and an Indigenous man originally from western NSW. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Peta Lowe is the Principal Consultant with Phronesis Consulting and Training. She is the former Director, Countering Violent Extremism for Juvenile Justice in the NSW Department of Justice. Peta provides case management and intervention consultancy to range of organisations providing support and intervention to individuals at risk of violent extremism.

Lawyer, advocate, podcaster, writer, and the reason you know about Adnan Syed from Serial, Rabia Chaudry, talks about her experience advocating for him, what it was like entering the true crime world, why Adnan is free now, what disappointed her about the coverage of his story, her work in CVE (countering violent extremism), how any group or religion is capable of becoming fundamentalist or extreme, why extremism is not a strictly Muslim problem, and the power of story to change people's minds. Check out our great sponsors!! Quince: Get warm weather ready at Quince.com/trust for free shipping on your order AND 365 day returns! ZocDoc: Find and book a top-rated doctor at Zocdoc.com/trustme and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Shopify: Run a business? Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/trustme Aura: Get a 14 day trial PLUS a check of your data ALL FOR FREE at Aura.com/trust BUY OUR MERCH!! bit.ly/trustmemerch Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or abuse of power? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at TrustMePod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER: @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK: @TrustMeCultPodcast

Act party leader David Seymour says there's “no question” there will be a reduction in the number of public servants under the coalition Government's watch.  Seymour spoke with Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB this morning following criticism of the government's proposed public sector cuts.  Ministries are on a mission to cut spending by 6.5 to 7.5 per cent before the Budget in May.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis has asked all departments to look for savings to “restore discipline” to taxpayer spending.  Correspondence from 11 ministries about their cost-cutting plans has been released to NZME under the Official Information Act.  One idea put forward at the Ministry of Transport was for staff to stay with friends rather than in hotels when travelling for work.  When asked specifically about that proposal by Hosking, Seymour said “it's not a bad idea”.  He said despite increases in spending, public services have not improved.  “Ten billion dollars, five million people... how did we get there is your question. The Reserve Bank and Adrian Orr and their infinite wisdom kept interest rates very low, and Grant Robertson turned the tap on.”  “There's no question there will be a reduction on a number of people,” Seymour said when asked of job losses.  The comments come during a week where Seymour has faced criticism for Government efforts to reign in public spending.  He's also found himself embroiled in a social media spat with the head of a publicly funded anti-extremism centre over cutbacks.  Professor Joanna Kidman, a director of the Centre of Research Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, lashed out at the Government on Tuesday night.  Kidman wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that she could “only assume that this Government hates children, most of whom will be poor and brown”.  “There is so much evidence that military-style youth boot camps don't work and are expensive,” she wrote.  Kidman also added that the Government “wants to snatch children's lunches” in response to Associate Education Minister and Act leader David Seymour describing free school lunches as “wasteful” public spending and arguing that the Government should cut them.  “Is this a government or a death cult?” Kidman wrote.  Seymour replied on X: “Some interesting views from a Jacinda Ardern and Labour appointee”.  Kidman has since made her X account private.  It is the second social media spat involving Seymour after earlier this week, he and Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair Professor Lisa Te Morenga exchanged personal barbs over the Government's free school lunches programme.  Professor Joanna Kidman, director of the Centre of Research Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, He Whenua Taurikura.  Speaking to the Herald, Seymour said it was “really strange” for Kidman's comments to come from an organisation funded to bring people together.  “If people want to have arguments about the merits of the school lunch programme or the Government's boot camps for prisoners, there's lots of arguments they can make if they'd like to without getting into these kinds of personal attacks. Once you start doing that you're actually promoting division and extremism,” he said.  He said he believed in freedom of speech and the Government “should never lock someone up for their opinion”, but if someone entered a private contract, they took on obligations in terms of behaviour.  He said people who took government funding were allowed to criticise the Government.  Kidman has not responded to multiple requests for comment from the Herald.  Act Party leader David Seymour speaking at Waitangi. Photo / Michael Cunningham  -Jaime Lyth, Raphael Franks, and Benjamin Plummer LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In times of great turmoil and uncertainty radicalisation can emerge as a real challenge. Yet what is it that really drives radicalisation and how can we better support de-radicalisation?Given the events of recent months around the world, we felt it timely to re-issue of Brain for Business Episode 22 of Series 1 which was an interview with internationally recognised expert in radicalisation and de-radicalisation, Robert Örell.Based in Stockholm, Robert Örell is an internationally sought-after trainer, speaker, workshop facilitator and expert in the field of radicalisation, disengagement, and intervention.Robert Örell has two decades of experience in the field of disengagement and exit work and has led Exit programs in Sweden and in the USA.Since 2011, Robert has been a member of the Steering Committee of the European Commission's Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) and he currently works as an independent expert, consultant, and trainer in the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism field. His recent work focuses on setting up exit programs, online counseling in exit work, and advising on policy guidelines and recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Joe Whittaker (@CTProject_JW), an extremism researcher who teaches cybercrime at Swansea University in Wales, to continue our series about the wonderful world of Countering Violent Extremism. We talk about his research on online radicalization and get into the nuts and bolts of some of these "derad" programs everyone's always talking about.——————————————————————— "untitled 07 | levitate" by Kendrick Lamar. 2016. Courtesy of Universal Music Group.——————————————————————— Read Joe's article about online radicalization: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/binaries/content/assets/customsites/perspectives-on-terrorism/2022/issue-4/whittaker.pdf——————————————————————— Please check out my Patreon channel for bonus content, newsletters, community, and early, ad-free episodes on www.patreon.com/naamakates——————————————————————— INCEL is created and produced by Naama Kates for Crawlspace Media. Music by Cyrus Melchor. —————————————————————— If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, or having a hard time, please call someone, or contact one of the excellent resources provided below. —————————————————————— Suicide Prevention Lifeline w: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ t: 1.800.273.8255—————————————————————— Samaritans Website: https://www.samaritans.org and telephone (UK): 116.123 —————————————————————— Please contact Naama at INCEL with any comments, inquiries, or just random thoughts: e: theincelproject@gmail.com

Amid increase in dangerous Rohingya boat journeys, IOM boosts supportMali: rights experts call for probe into Wagner Group alleged crimesBangladesh urged to tackle migrant recruitment ‘middlemen' scourge

The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has warned that every day in Mali, civilians are being attacked by extremists who are forcing them from their homes and in some cases following them to displacement camps, to target them once again.This is what has happened recently to more than 3,700 Burkinabé refugees and Malians who fled N'Tillit village for Gao, the nearest city, located 120 kilometres away. With more on this alarming situation, here's UNHCR Representative in Mali, Mohamed Touré, who's been speaking to UN News' Daniel Johnson.

On this episode, Nate talks with Ayan Mahamoud, a climate and resilience planner from Djibouti. They discuss the growing challenge the poly-crisis poses for the Global South and how climate change is already creating challenges for people (and animals) in East Africa.In many ways, the discussions in our world are not only energy blind but also blind to accelerating threats to nations outside our own. What does managing and coordinating responses look like? What can we learn from communities already dealing with increasing poverty and climate impacts? About Ayan Mahamoud:Ayan Mahamoud (PhD) is the Head of the Socioeconomic, Policy, Research and Marketing Department of ICPALD. She is an expert in Regional and Transboundary Polycrisis, Climate Security and Climate Fragility and their policy dimensions for sustained coordinated action. She contributes to the IGAD Climate Security Agenda and collaborates with institutions across the IGAD Member States, Divisions, Specialised Institutions, the UN Office of the Special Envoy, UNDP, CGIAR and various independent think tanks such as Adelphi, the Clingendael Institute. She also manages the USAID Programme Portfolio at IGAD and deals with issues related to Resilience/Climate Fragility Risks/Climate Adaptation/Dryland Development, Cross-Border Health, Countering Violent Extremism, and Conflict Prevention/Early Warning.

In 2021 online video games produced more than $180 billion in revenue for more than 2.8 billion users. Dr. Jessica White warns that hidden in all of that cash and among all of those users are extremists who encourage and often inspire real-world violence. White is a Senior Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute who works in their Terrorism and Conflict group.  Her research expertise encompasses counterterrorism and preventing and countering violent extremism policy and programming.  She also focuses on far-right extremism and terrorism, security policy, gender, and terrorism in the media and online.  White recently published research on the impact of the pandemic and other global events on extremism, the transferability of counterterrorism frameworks across the threat spectrum, as well on the importance of applying a gender lens to counterterrorism and preventing and countering violent extremism approaches.  She is a co-founder of the Extremism and Gaming Research Network and an Associate Fellow at the International Centre for Counterterrorism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister talks about her trip to the United States, the Centre of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism launch, and meeting with Australian PM Anthony Albanese.

The Prime Minister talks about her trip to the United States, the Centre of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism launch, and meeting with Australian PM Anthony Albanese.

This week we have a chat with Richard McNeil-Willson about the CVE industry, 'Formers', and how illiberal states like Russia use the language of counter-terrorism to repress.

This is our final episode of the year!  So I started this podcast back in 2017 after listening and being inspired by the first season of Serial, the most downloaded podcast of all time. I could not think of a better guest to round out this year than the women who brought Adnan Syed's case to light, Rabia ChaudryRabia Chaudry is a Pakistani-American attorney, author and podcast host. A childhood friend of Adnan Syed, subject of the podcast Serial (2014), Chaudry subsequently wrote a book about his case called Adnan's Story: The Search for Truth and Justice After Serial (2016), which became a New York Times best seller.Chaudry co-hosts 3 podcasts- Undisclosed, a podcast on Syed's case and many others, which has now 360 million downloads, The 45th, which followed the crazy that was Trumps presidency, and The Hidden Djinn, showcasing the folklore and history behind the legends of the djinn, and connecting the tales through Islamic, Christian, and Jewish sources. She is also an Executive Producer of a four-part HBO documentary "The Case Against Adnan Syed."She tells me how she feels about Serial now looking back and how she is still not giving up hope, how Adnan and his family are doing now and the case as it stands, and her personal theory on what really happened.We also talk about her personal struggles at home during her first marriage and how law school saved her, the Safe Nation Collaborative, which she founded, and it's focus on CVE (countering violent extremism),  Undisclosed, the biggest wrongful conviction podcast in the world, which has now helped exonerate nearly a dozen defendants, and her future innocence work with the Aspen Institute/ADL Civil Society Fellow.Rabia's second book, "Fatty Fatty Boom Boom", a memoir on food, fat, and family, is due to be out in 2022.There was so much to talk about, I have a feeling there may be a part two to this! So please enjoy my final episode of 2021 with Rabia Chaudry.www.rabiachaudry.com 

Critics say during his previous tenure Luger failed to hold police accountable in the deaths of Jamar Clark and Philando Castile, and harmed Muslim community members with the controversial Countering Violent Extremism program.--Feven Gerezgiher reports:At a press conference Tuesday, community activists in Minneapolis denounced the re-appointment of Andrew Luger as U.S. Attorney for Minnesota. The appointment is pending Senate approval.President Biden announced Luger's nomination on Friday upon the recommendation of Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith. In a news release, the senators praised Luger for his work in his previous term as U.S. Attorney, from 2014 to 2017.“Under no condition should this man be reappointed. He's not an unknown quantity to our community. We know about him. We have a history with him,” said former St Paul NAACP president Nathaniel Khaliq. Khaliq said the appointment would harm progress made by community activists since George Floyd's death.“When I think about how hard these folks have worked to get us to this point where we see hope in turning around the various practices and policies of injustice that have been inflicted on our community for years and years. Now, you want to bring Andy Luger on board. He's already tainted the process just because of who he is,” said Khaliq. Earlier this year, a broad coalition of community organizations and over 20 lawmakers signed a letter to the President opposing Luger's appointment. The letter noted that as U.S. Attorney, Luger failed to hold police accountable in the deaths of Jamar Clark and Philando Castile, and harmed Muslim community members with the controversial Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) program.Michelle Gross, president of Communities United Against Police Brutality, says she's concerned about the ongoing Department of Justice investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department.“I'm very fearful that Andy Luger sitting in that position of US attorney is going to block that investigation or denature that investigation such that it will be ineffective,” she said.Organizers said the other two finalists for the U.S. Attorney appointment, former assistant federal prosecutors Lola Velazquez-Aguilu and Surya Saxena, were more credible options.

This week, A'ndre and Ryan speak with Farah Pandith, the first-ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the State Department, on countering violent extremism. Farah, who has served under three U.S. Presidents, discusses her engagement with Muslim communities around the world during her time at both the National Security Council and the State Department. She emphasizes the importance of soft power in thwarting the incubation of ideological extremism and terrorism, and identifies her approach with Muslim communities in Western Europe during the early-to-mid 2000s in the aftermath of the Danish Cartoon Scandal. Farah outlines why questions around "identity" were so important in understanding how Muslims were perceiving themselves in their countries, and is candid about how she saw and currently sees the U.S. Government's outreach to the global Muslim community since 9/11. Lastly, Farah offers her honest thoughts on how she sees diversity in U.S. national security circles, reflecting on issues she faced throughout her career, and stating that the U.S. has a long way to go.Farah is the author of How We Win: How Cutting-Edge Entrepreneurs, Political Visionaries, Enlightened Business Leaders, and Social Media Mavens Can Defeat the Extremist Threat.

Dr. Tamar Mitts, Assistant Professor of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, shares her research on ISIS radicalization and it's relationship to social isolation, anti-Muslim sentiment, and counter-extremism programs. We discuss Dr. Mitts' Twitter dataset that uses spatial algorithms to identify ISIS sympathizers' locations and machine learning to identify pro-ISIS sentiment. Toward the end of the episode, we discuss how computer vision tools such as Amazon's Rekognition API can be used to detect violent imagery in ISIS propaganda. Here are the studies we discuss in the episode: From Isolation to Radicalization: Anti-Muslim Hostility and Support for ISIS in the West  (2019)Countering Violent Extremism and Radical Rhetoric (2021)Studying the Impact of ISIS Propaganda Campaigns (Forthcoming)

Chris Harnisch was the Deputy Coordinator for Countering Violent Extremism at the State Department during the Trump Administration. Among other various national security roles, he also was the Director for Transnational Threats and the Director for Afghanistan at the National Security Council. Chris also is a part of the Army reserves. He served for 14 months in Kabul, Afghanistan, and worked for an intelligence task force that focused on corruption, organized crime, and insurgency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's 2008 and Shahjehan has just booked a one-way ticket to Pakistan. He moves in with his best friend and Kominas bandmate in Lahore, where new musical and social highs are interwoven with drug relapses, encounters at gunpoint, and Al-Faida conspiracy theorists. News from his hometown mosque in Wayland reveals that a childhood friend has been convicted of terrorist activities, which brings to question government-orchestrated spying and just whom the First Amendment applies to. The Muslim Justice League's Amira Al-Subaey and real-life victim Asad Dandia break down the Obama-era Countering Violent Extremism program, based on a since-debunked radicalization theory, which in reality counters little except faith in our leaders and one's neighbors. This post-9/11 period of more anti-nationalist criticism, regular airport profiling, and legitimized discrimination only seems to be dividing communities and making Americans less safe.For more information on our guests in this episode, check out the Rifelion blog. Also visit podinbox.com/kingoftheworld to send us an audio message, some of which will play on future episodes.

Episode#93 – Sandeep Dutt, in conversation with Saisha Khanna, consultant Inclusive practice at the Northern Territory Education Department (Australia), education advisor and an instructor for Managing Potential Aggression (MAPA), Countering Violent Extremism and Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum. More than a passionate educator, she is a passionate learner. She believes in equity and DIBs (Diversity, inclusion and belonging). She is mindful of each individual's needs, a guide, a mental health first aider, a professional learning champion, nature lover, trekker, loves animals and embroidery. In today's podcast, she talks about how exposure to different ideas, gaining perspective and knowledge has made her passion for education, how “Edu-passion” calms her racing mind and keeps her motivated, and how education is a powerful tool for teaching allowed her to learn twice. She talks about the mother being the first teacher to a child, being a role model to the present generation, effective communication, rational detachment and mindfulness. She emphasises that teachers and parents must ensure the emotional wellbeing of the children as it is a strong predictor of academic success. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningforward/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningforward/support

For episode 1 of No Women No Peace, Birsu spoke with Mossarat Qadeem and Nadine Puechguirbal about Gender and Security. Nadine has 20 years of experience in gender-related issues with a focus on: Gender mainstreaming in peace operations and humanitarian crises; Sexual Violence in Conflict; Preventing and responding to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and Safeguarding;Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. She has worked for the United Nations & the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement being deployed in Haiti, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Laos, Etc. She has designed, developed and delivered gender-related training/capacity building modules to peacekeepers, military, police and civilian staff, as well as humanitarian workers. She has also coordinated the work of 14 UN entities on conflict-related sexual violence and gender-based violence in emergencies as well as successfully engaged in fund-raising/resource mobilization at the UN HQ in NY. Mossarat Qadeem is the co-founder of PAIMAN Alumni Trust, a non-profit organisation promoting socio-political and economic empowerment of marginalised Pakistanis. PAIMAN's Mothers and Youth Peace Groups (TOLANA) are an innovative way of neutralizing extremist tendencies through community mobilization, active citizenship and community empowerment to build social cohesion. This is a model which has received international recognition and has presented thousands of young people with an alternate narrative to extremism. She has also founded and expanded Amn-O-Nisa, a coalition of women leaders and peace activists from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India who raise their voices to advocate for a peaceful region. Mossarat has published two books, written many articles and produced documentaries on topics including India-Pakistan relations, peace education, youth role in Countering Violent Extremism and women's (particularly mothers') experiences of conflict and extremism.

On 11th July, billionaire Richard Branson joined Virgin Galactic's first fully crewed test flight to space. Billionaire Jeff Bezos will soon follow suit on the first Blue Origin crewed flight on July 20. Dr Malcolm Davis speaks with Dr Cassandra Steer from the ANU Institute of Space and College of Law to discuss this new era for space tourism and its potential implications. The arrest of former South African president, Jacob Zuma, has sparked mass unrest in the provinces of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Research Intern Khwezi Nkwanyana speaks to Dr Ibrahim Abraham from the Australian National University about the recent violence and the significance of Zuma's arrest with regards to corruption and wider stability in the country. Dr Teagan Westendorf is joined by Peta Lowe from Phronesis Consulting and Training to discuss counterterrorism and the roles of countering violent extremism (CVE) and preventing violent extremism (PVE). Peta and Teagan discuss these issues with a specific focus on gender, regional complexities and the cyber realm. Mentioned in this episode: War and Peace in Outer Space: Law, Policy, and Ethics, edited by Cassandra Steer and Matthew Hersch Guests (in order of appearance): Dr Malcolm Davis: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/malcolm-davis Dr Cassandra Steer: https://law.anu.edu.au/people/cassandra-steer Khwezi Nkwanyana: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/khwezi-nkwanyana Dr Ibrahim Abraham: https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/abraham-i Dr Teagan Westendorf: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/teagan-westendorf Peta Lowe: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/peta-lowe

On this episode of Soft Power Radio, we are in conversation with Caroline Wade and Andrew Pel of Moonshot CVE - which stands for Countering Violent Extremism. Moonshot belongs to a new breed of tech company that works to retrofit the Internet with the human-centered, empathy and engagement-based safeguards it has been lacking for many years now. We'll talk about what it is about the online world that seems to feed our worst inclinations, Moonshot's research into various forms of extremist content and activity around the world, and innovative methods of redirecting people away from violent, harmful content and towards healthier answers to their fears and insecurities. Learn more at https://moonshotcve.com/

In times of great turmoil and uncertainty radicalisation can emerge as a real challenge. Yet what is it that really drives radicalisation and how can we better support de-radicalisation? Based in Stockholm, Robert Örell is an internationally sought-after trainer, speaker, workshop facilitator and expert in the field of radicalisation, disengagement, and intervention. Robert Örell has two decades of experience in the field of disengagement and exit work and has led Exit programs in Sweden and in the USA. Since 2011, Robert has been a member of the Steering Committee of the European Commission's Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) and he currently works as an independent expert, consultant, and trainer in the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism field. His recent work focuses on setting up exit programs, online counseling in exit work, and advising on policy guidelines and recommendations.

Most societies treat young offenders separately from adults when it comes to crime in general.  But what about terrorism?  Is terrorism so different that we need to treat young terrorists as adults?  Borealis is joined by Australian practitioner Peta Lowe to discuss these issues and more.About my guest Peta Lowe:Peta Lowe is a Principal Consultant with Phronesis Consulting and Training. She is the former Director, Countering Violent Extremism for Juvenile Justice in the NSW Department of Justice. Peta has over 15 years experience working with young people involved with the justice system and has worked with individuals, families and communities to address offending behaviours and criminogenic risks.►Find out more about my guest Peta LoweAbout the host Phil Gurski:Phil is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/►Email - borealisrisk@gmail.com

Are we seeing something new in terrorist violence? Colin Clarke, the Director of Policy and Research at the Soufan Group, joins this episode of Vital Interests Podcast to discuss what’s changed—and what’s stayed the same—in extremist ideology and recruitment in the past two decades.

In this episode of Sukhan Unplugged, we have Dr Anita Wiess who will be talking about her latest book Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan: Local Actions, Local Voices (available at https://oup.com.pk/all-titles/countering-violent-extremism-in-pakistan.html). Professor Weiss has published extensively on social development, gender issues, and political Islam in Pakistan. Professor Weiss is a member of the editorial board of Globalizations, has been a member of the Research Advisory Board of the Pakistan National Commission on the Status of Women, has been Treasurer and Vice President of the American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS), and is on the Executive Committee of the Religion and International Relations as well as the IDSS sections of the International Studies Association. She recently stepped down, after seven years, from being Department Head of International Studies at the University of Oregon. The panel includes Raza Rumi who is a Pakistani writer and a public policy specialist currently based in Ithaca, New York, USA. He is Director at the Park Center for Independent Media, Ithaca College and visiting faculty at Cornell Institute for Public Affairs. He is also the founding editor of Nayadaur Media. Also joining panel is Gauher Aftab who has held leadership roles at companies involved in education, advertising, financial services, telecom, and various tech industries. He is currently the CEO of Generation Pakistan, a global non profit that operates training-to-employment programs for youth and adults in 14 countries, across 29 professions. Watch the episode here

In this episode of Sukhan Unplugged, we have Dr Anita Wiess who will be talking about her latest book Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan: Local Actions, Local Voices (available at https://oup.com.pk/all-titles/countering-violent-extremism-in-pakistan.html). Professor Weiss has published extensively on social development, gender issues, and political Islam in Pakistan. Professor Weiss is a member of the editorial board of Globalizations, has been a member of the Research Advisory Board of the Pakistan National Commission on the Status of Women, has been Treasurer and Vice President of the American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS), and is on the Executive Committee of the Religion and International Relations as well as the IDSS sections of the International Studies Association. She recently stepped down, after seven years, from being Department Head of International Studies at the University of Oregon. The panel includes Raza Rumi who is a Pakistani writer and a public policy specialist currently based in Ithaca, New York, USA. He is Director at the Park Center for Independent Media, Ithaca College and visiting faculty at Cornell Institute for Public Affairs. He is also the founding editor of Nayadaur Media. Also joining panel is Gauher Aftab who has held leadership roles at companies involved in education, advertising, financial services, telecom, and various tech industries. He is currently the CEO of Generation Pakistan, a global non profit that operates training-to-employment programs for youth and adults in 14 countries, across 29 professions. Watch the episode here

Countering Violent Extremism by Refocusing on Communities On February 24, 2021, USIP hosted an event with the RESOLVE Network and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) that examined the role of non-state actors and local communities in preventing the spread of violent extremism. Drawing on research from RESOLVE’s Africa portfolio and ISS’s research, leading experts offered alternative pathways for conflict resolution that account for local peacebuilding challenges—as well as considered the pivotal role of women in community-based justice, conflict resolution, and the rule of law.   For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/security-challenges-africa-2021-and-beyond

The attack on the Capitol has renewed calls to more closely monitor and punish extremism in the United States. In some sense, the United States has been here before. Patrick Eddington and Julian Sanchez weigh in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode features a conversation with retired Gen. David Petraeus. He served over thirty-seven years in the US military, including as commander of coalition forces during the surge in Iraq, commander of US Central Command, and commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan. He outlines lessons he argues the United States should have learned from two decades of fighting Islamist extremists, explains how US dominance in the particular areas allows it to support partners against violent extremist organizations using small and sustainable footprints, and provides his thoughts on the recently released Irregular Warfare Annex to the National Defense Strategy and how irregular warfare is situated within the context of rising great power rivalry. Intro music: "Unsilenced" by Ketsa Outro music: "Launch" by Ketsa CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 General David Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military to include as commander of coalition forces during the surge in Iraq, commander of U.S. Central Command, and commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan. Following his service in the military, Gen. Petraeus served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He is a 1974 graduate of West Point and received his Ph.D. in international relations from the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. General Petraeus currently is a Partner at KKR, a global investment firm, and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute.

CVE, Surveillance and criminalization of Somali Youth in Minnesota, Role of Somalis in Social Justice | #NomadicHustle 33 w/ Ramla Bile, Community ActivistOn the next episode of #NomadicHustle, we interviewed Ramla Bile and discussed the impact of the CVE surveillance on the Somali community in Minnesota, performative liberalism, disparities in the twin cities, the criminalization of Somali youth, and much more!Visit Othello Pharmacy in Seattle. It is a full service pharmacy with the goal of being as accessible as possible. The pharmacy takes all insurance types and offers immunization, preventive care, and counseling. Host IG: @shareef_nomadicGuest IG: @ramlabileRamla Bile currently works at a private foundation in St. Paul – bringing over ten years of experience as a strategist, social entrepreneur, and storyteller.As a community organizer, Ramla works to bring awareness to issues at the intersection of racism, Islamophobia, and anti-immigrant sentiment. A local leader in the Somali-Minnesotan community, she provided critical thought-leadership and advocacy against the Countering Violent Extremism program, and continues to challenge the surveillance apparatus and the ways that systems institutionalize the criminalization of BIPOC communities. A published author, she supports communities impacted by state violence by promoting greater understanding, resilience, and liberation through her writing. She co-founded and writes for Ubuntu: the Collective, a platform that spotlights emergent issues impacting the global black diaspora. Ramla holds a bachelor's degree in Global Studies and Political Science with a minor in Journalism and Mass Communications from the U of M. She lives in Minneapolis with her young daughter.About Nomadic Hustle: Historically known as a nomadic people, the Somali diaspora's presence can be felt in nearly every country and region of the world. Often pioneering as the first generation in their families to be successful in their education and careers, the process in which it takes to break those barriers is rarely highlighted. This podcast aims to celebrate and highlight Somali excellence while shedding light on the countless success stories within our community both on a local and global scale. Focusing on inspiring the younger generation is the goal, and facilitating conversations on common issues and solutions that pertain to the Somali diaspora experience will help us stay connected as a people.Nomadic Hustle: Shedding light on our stories while engaging in conversation to enlighten our youth and inspire our community to grow."All we're trying to do is hustle and motivate"

“Prevent Two Years On” On the podcast, we are re-joined Sean Arbuthnot and William Baldet, who both work on the UK government’s Countering Violent Extremism programme called “Prevent”. On this episode, we discuss what has changed, what hasn’t changed, and the reaction to Prevent since we last spoke in 2018. You can listen to our original discussion here: https://pod.fo/e/14f9d For more information about “Prevent” you can visit the “Let’s Talk About It” website here: https://www.ltai.info/ For more information about Extremism today please visit Educate Against Hate: https://educateagainsthate.com/ Show Notes: This is a link to the Guardian article Will mentioned that was critical of NGO’s supporting the CVE work of “Prevent” https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/may/02/uk-government-covert-propaganda-stop-muslims-joining-isis The Guardian article was reportedly based on information provided by Cage https://www.cage.ngo/product/we-are-completely-independent-report Cage became famous when Asim Qureshi called the ISIS terrorist “Jihadi John” a “beautiful young man” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-31650427 Cage reportedly held events and campaigned in support of notorious hate preacher and Al Qaeda terrorist Anwar Al-Awlaki Author and Terrorism researcher Shriaz Maher wrote about this in Standpoint magazine here: https://standpointmag.co.uk/anwar-al-awlaki-s-british-supporters-part-2/ Music Music on this podcast is provided by Andrew R. Bird (Andy Bird) You can check out his work here: www.monsteromnibus.com/?fbclid=IwAR0…BdNQbuCvt9KWU Please support this podcast Become a Patreon Subscriber Get early access to episodes by becoming a Patreon subscriber. Early access from $5 a month
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This week we spoke to Proud Boy-whisperer Samantha Kutner about her research into the Proud Boys, crypto-fascism, Countering Violent Extremism programs, and some of the problems she sees in the CVE space.

As the discourse of “Countering Violent Extremism” has become more prominent both within the Middle East and in talk about the Middle East, so too has the concept of moderation emerged as an apparent interpretive key to understanding the region and its most pressing political and theological debates. Yet if the definition of ‘extremism’ remains controversial, the concept of moderation is all too often taken to be self-evident—even as those with disparate political and religious convictions seek to lay claim to it. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork conducted in Jordan, I trace the history and contemporary social lives of Arabic-language notions of moderation like ‘itidal and wasitiyya. I seek to map out how these terms have helped foster new forms of dispute and social control even as they have been taken up by secular and religious commentators drawing on a vibrant pre-existing textual tradition. About the speaker: Geoffrey Hughes is a lecturer in Anthropology at the University of Exeter. His research explores how those living in the Middle East draw upon their own traditions as well as globally circulating technologies and discourses to remake the world around them. His first book, Affection and Mercy: Kinship, Islam and the Politics of Marriage in Jordan (2021) draws on over two years of ethnographic fieldwork to show how marriage has come to be a site of political struggle amidst a radically restructuring economic order, changing gender roles, and new technologies for large-scale population management. More recently, he has been studying how blood feuds are increasingly moving onto social media and how a ‘politics of accusation’ has become an increasingly prevalent dimension of global social imaginaries. About the Chair: Philip Proudfoot is a British Academy Post-Doctoral fellow at Bath. Previously, he was Assistant Director of CBRL Amman. His background is in political anthropology, where he is a specialist in Syria & Lebanon. His work examines issues of forced migration, humanitarianism, civil war, gender and sexuality, and working-class culture. He is currently working on a book manuscript that describes the lives of Syrian migrant labourers in Beirut during the Syrian uprising and civil war while also working on a British Academy sponsored post-doctoral research that examines 'activist-humanitarians' responding to the European refugee 'crisis.'

In this episode we speak Associate Professor Debra Smith about violent extremism in the context of coronavirus. What are some of the challenges associated with violent extremism during this current pandemic and what could be the future implications. Episode GuestDebra Smith Debra’s research focuses on questions of violent political extremism, social conflict and social change. She co-leads the Applied Security Science Partnership (ASSP) that includes embedded researchers and practitioners from Victoria University, Victoria Police, Defence Science Technology, and community leadership groups. The purpose of the ASSP is to build robust evidence on behavioural indicators of all forms of violent extremism, and to translate this evidence into frontline practitioner tools. Debra provides training to state and federal policing agencies, education departments, and other frontline workers on Australia’s Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) early intervention and case management tools. She was appointed to the Expert Panel commissioned by the Victorian Government to undertake the independent review of effective case management and information sharing barriers relevant to violent extremism (the CMIS Review). She recently co-edited the first book on Australia’s contemporary far right and is currently co-authoring the book, International Terrorism and Counter Terrorism in the Australian Context. Twitter: @DebraSm47212442 VU Website: https://www.vu.edu.au/research/debra-smith/ Victoria University Research Victoria University research delivers results for industry, government and society that shapes healthier, smarter and more sustainable communities. This episode was hosted and produced by Dr Marc C-Scott for VU Research, Victoria University.

Episode Two features Dr. Lydia Wilson, Research Fellow at the Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflict at the University of Oxford and Senior Fellow at the Ralph Bunche Institute, and Professor Peter Romaniuk, Associate Professor of Political Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate Center, CUNY, who discuss the field of "Countering Violent Extremism" (CVE) and the complexities that must be considered to effectively counter extremist messaging.

After Middle East Scholar, RAYMOND IBRAHIM was DISINVITED to speak at the U.S. Army War College, learn what sort of heavy push-back it took to finally overcome Muslim Brotherhood groups like CAIR, the Council on American Islamic Relations, to be re-invited back to address Ibrahim's latest book: Sword and Scimitar: Fourteen Centuries of War Between Islam and the West. This important read addresses threats to America's national security! And consider, this victory is tremendous in light of Philip B. Haney's experience as a former DHS intelligence official and an expert on Islamic terrorism. He wrote in his own book, See Something, Say Nothing, (page 5), that the Obama administration, i.e., the Democrats took the counter-terrorism fight against Islamists / jihadists from a "law-enforcement-based approach to national security to a "civil rights" - based policy approach" called, Countering Violent Extremism, CVE. The FBI is still implementing this CVE or "civil rights" perspective. Ask President Trump to move aggressively, in a law-enforcement approach against Islamic terrorists and their front groups. See: https://www.facebook.com/TheDeniceGaryShow/videos/513696955931494/ Share this broadcast with others and help continue the work of The Denice Gary Show by making your TAX DEDUCTIBLE contribution to The Middle East Initiative, P.O. Box 82162, Bakersfield, CA 93380 a 501 c 3 educational foundation!

In many countries across the globe, CVE programmes have developed to fight radicalization. There is the constant threat that other terrorist groups will take root and they will be more successful than their predecessors. This is a review of some of the CVE projects implemented in Trinidad and Tobago.

Mali interviews Oriana Skylar Mastro, Assistant Professor of Security Studies at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, about her most recent book ‘The Costs of Conversation: Obstacles to Peace Talks in Wartime (Cornell University Press 2019)’ and her latest project on China’s challenge to U.S primacy. Louisa spoke with Dion Devow, Indigenous engagement specialist working with ASPI’s International Cyber Policy Centre and 2018 ACT Australian of the Year, on closing the information technology gap for Indigenous Australians. Plus Jake interviewed Vijay Padmanabhan, Google’s Lead for Countering Violent Extremism & Hate Speech. People in this ep: Oriana Skylar Mastro: https://www.orianaskylarmastro.com/ Vijay Padmanadhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-padmanabhan-78337794 Dion Devow: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/dion-devow Jacob Wallis: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/jacob-wallis Mali Walker: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/mali-walker Louisa Bochner: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/louisa-bochner Music in this ep: "Trapped" by Quincas Moreira via the You Tube Audio Library.

    In this episode of Viewpoints, Erik Dahl interviews Farah Pandith about her experiences countering violent extremism in relation to her book, “How We Win” Pandith’s book focuses on how cutting edge entrepreneurs,... The post Countering Violent Extremism: How We Win appeared first on CHDS/Ed.

What is the current status of ISIS worldwide? Some European countries have cancelled ISIS-travelers’ citizenship and refuse to repatriate fighters for prosecution. Terror trials in Western judicial systems face formidable procedural and evidentiary hurdles. With prison camps in Syria at risk there are concerns over the security of detainees. While organized ISIS receded as an imminent threat there are signs of resurgence. Evaluating the present status of ISIS and its affiliates before ISIS restructures is imperative, for both European countries, and the United States. Featuring: -- Seamus Hughes, Deputy Director, Program on Extremism, George Washington University-- Dr. Seth G. Jones, Harold Brown Chair; Director, Transnational Threats Project; and Senior Adviser, International Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)-- Robin Simcox, Margaret Thatcher Fellow, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, The Heritage Foundation-- Moderator: Christopher K. Harnisch, Deputy Coordinator for Countering Violent Extremism, United States Department of State

What is the current status of ISIS worldwide? Some European countries have cancelled ISIS-travelers’ citizenship and refuse to repatriate fighters for prosecution. Terror trials in Western judicial systems face formidable procedural and evidentiary hurdles. With prison camps in Syria at risk there are concerns over the security of detainees. While organized ISIS receded as an imminent threat there are signs of resurgence. Evaluating the present status of ISIS and its affiliates before ISIS restructures is imperative, for both European countries, and the United States. Featuring: -- Seamus Hughes, Deputy Director, Program on Extremism, George Washington University-- Dr. Seth G. Jones, Harold Brown Chair; Director, Transnational Threats Project; and Senior Adviser, International Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)-- Robin Simcox, Margaret Thatcher Fellow, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, The Heritage Foundation-- Moderator: Christopher K. Harnisch, Deputy Coordinator for Countering Violent Extremism, United States Department of State

When President Trump announced the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria in early October, there was immediate concern among many that the decision would lead to the resurgence of ISIS. Nonsensical conjecture or reality-based concern? I reached out to a previous OVM guest who is uniquely qualified to help answer that question and provide much needed context. After all, he is a former recruiter for ISIS and Al Qaeda who helped write their propaganda playbooks. He is now working with the good guys to try and right the wrongs of his past. If you haven't yet listened to or watched our earlier interview, be sure and check it out. In the meantime, here is Jesse Morton's take on what is going on in Syria, Turkey and throughout the Middle East, and why we must pay attention and be engaged in what is happening in our world...before it's too late.This interview was conducted on October 17, 2019. Morton was in Turkey to attend a conference on Countering Violent Extremism. Our interview took place at the very moment U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was meeting with President Erdogan of Turkey.Support the show (http://patreon.com/OurVoicesMatterPodcast)

This episode of CNA Talks was recorded live at CNA’s National Security Seminar, “Beyond Jihad. Countering Violent Extremism at Home and Abroad.” CNA’s Bill Rosenau sat down with Peter Bergen of New America and Arie Perliger, Professor and Director of Security Studies, University of Massachusetts Lowell, to discuss the recent surge of domestic terrorism in the United States.  The views expressed in this podcast are those of the commentators and do not necessarily reflect those of CNA or any of its sponsors.  Go to www.cna.org/CNAtalks to learn more about the participants and listen to more CNA Talks episodes.  

I like to think of myself as fairly courageous. In fact, one of my mottos (adopted from Barbara Stanny (Huson — an earlier guest on the show) is to “do something scary every day”. So, I readily take work assignments in war zones in Afghanistan, South Sudan and most recently the Central African Republic; I go backcountry skiing on glaciers in remote parts of Alaska; I try to be courageous with my own inner evolution — to keep growing as a human; to be honest with myself and others, speak truth to power and to keep doing what I can to create a more peaceful and sustainable planet. But whatever courage I may have doesn't hold a candle to my current podcast guest, Saba Ismail, who grew up in Northwestern Pakistan, the most dangerous place on earth to be a woman. Saba and her sister, Gululai, and the well-known Malala, who comes from the same region (and was shot in the head simply for advocating for girls' education), are speaking up in the face of many forces that would like to silence them and which would terrify me if I was confronted with the same. I'm glad I can give a platform on this podcast to young women like Saba, who now is 32. Here are a few excerpts from her bio: "Saba Ismail is a feminist, peace activist and is working for the empowerment of young women. At the age of 15, with other young women fellows, she co-founded “Aware Girls”, a young women-led organization working for empowering young women by strengthening their leadership. . . The young women of Aware Girls engage in Countering Violent Extremism (or CVE) programs in which young people are persuaded to not join militant groups and instead create open spaces for dialogue, and promote nonviolence and pluralism in the community. She was one of the first to convince the diplomatic community of the importance of including youth in building a more peaceful world. Foreign Policy Magazine acknowledged her bravery and activism by recognizing her as one of 100 Leading Global Thinkers of 2013 and she has been acknowledged in the “30 under 30 Campaign by the “National Endowment for Democracy” for her long struggle for democracy, peace and women's rights." Here are some of my favorite "frames” of the episode: She couldn't even talk -- First of all, a few months back when I first reached out to Saba, she didn't even feel she could talk to me because her sister was in hiding from the Pakistani military and things were just too dangerous to bring any more attention to the situation. The Critical Role of Fathers -- Saba grew up in jihad, the influences were everywhere and as a young person she believed them. But when her father, a human rights activist, realized what she was bringing home from school, he intervened to make sure that all of his kids, especially his girls, were given information and education to counter the indoctrination. The critical role fathers play in the empowerment of their daughters is well-documented and I have experienced it personally: when I was working with two factions of Kurds in northern Iraq and i suggested it might be good to have some women among the representatives, it was a father who insisted that his daughter join us even though her mother and grandmother were dead set against it; when I had the privilege of working with the senior women leaders in the Afghan government, many of them shared with me that they would never be where they are without their father's support; in Saba's story, a father who really paved the way for her sister Gululai and her to make a real difference to their community and world; and finally, in my own life, my father who loved me a lot but was ambivalent about my professional success -- how much effort it has taken me to transcend his messages. Advocating nonviolence in Madrassas -- Saba and Aware Girls going into the madrassas to convince young people that the Koran doesn't support violence and jihad; Pakistani Military -- the Pakistani military seem so hell bent on oppressing young women like Saba and her sister rather than recognizing them as the global peacebuilders that they are. I mean really!! What the heck!! What Saba calls the #Metoo Movement of Pakistan -- the delegations of women, many illiterate, that traveled to the northwest of Pakistan in spite of great difficulty, to show solidarity with other women that were being harassed and defiled; U.S. Supporting Military Solutions, not Aware Girls -- that my country so often supports authoritarian regimes like what currently exists in Pakistan rather than the development of young women and men like Saba. How our ‘war on terror”, rather than making the world safer, has led to way too many kids like Saba growing up in cultures of extremism, jihad and violence. Shame on us. I hope you enjoy the episode. Please share this episode to anyone you think it might interest, write a review wherever you get your podcasts -- they really help!!, and please stay tuned to our monthly releases of The Peacebuilding Podcast.

Farah Pandith, a former senior diplomat responsible for combatting violent extremism in both the George W. Bush and Obama administrations, talks about her new book “How We Win: How Cutting-Edge Entrepreneurs, Political Visionaries, Enlightened Business Leaders, and Social Media Mavens Can Defeat the Extremist Threat,” with host Carol Castiel and Hasib Alikozai, Managing editor for VOA’s Extremist Watch Desk. 

David Sterman is a senior policy analyst at New America and holds a master's degree from Georgetown’s Center for Security Studies. His current research focuses on terrorism and violent extremism in America, immigration and terrorist threats, foreign fighter recruitment, and the effectiveness and consequences of American counterterrorism efforts. In the past, he edited Foreign Policy Magazine’s South Asia Channel. Hassan Hassan is a Senior Nonresident Fellow at TIMEP focusing on militant Islam, Syria, Iraq, and the Arab Gulf states. He was previously an associate fellow at Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Program in London and, before that, a research associate at the Delma Institute in Abu Dhabi and a deputy opinion editor for the National, an English-language daily in the Middle East.He advises senior policymakers in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, and has testified before Congress on extremism.

Transcript: The growing threat of violent extremist groups in the Horn of Africa has seen the emergence of a wide range of security, political and development responses to the threats posed. One of them is Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in short PCVE, A soft approach version of Counter-Terrorism. However, there is a lack of a universally accepted definition for ‘violent extremism’, which is sometimes used inaccurately as an alternative term for ‘terrorism’, which also lacks a standard definition. Gendered analysis has over the years been central in peace and security discourse since the adoption of Security Council resolution (1325) by the UN in early 2000. However, perspectives on CVE tends to underestimate the role of women in prevention of violent extremism. Although there has been growing interest in the gendered dynamics in CVE, recent ideas have been oversimplified and mainly tend to view women’s role through binary lenses as just as mothers or wives of men engaged in CVE. Gender dynamic is a complex process, which often intersects the formal and informal and fuses into the economic and political spheres. Moreover, understanding gender dynamics helps in providing insights on power such as gender hierarchies in the economic and political context between men and women. Gender dynamics in social-cultural norms of femininity and masculinity varies. However, it remains a key identity factor that intersects with class, ethnicity, race, or age. Notably, the analysis of gender is highly significant to understanding shifting norms, especially how gender is instrumentalized and essentialized. It is even more important to have a deeper understanding of the role of gender plays when dealing with extremist groups like the so called Islamic State or Daesh and Al Shabaab. Without a gendered perspective in the analysis of violent extremism, policy deliberations reinforce stereotypical views of men and women: men fight and women do not. Such notions are regressive and do not improve our understanding of violent extremism, and therefore become a hindrance to our responses.

"Isis is defeated," Donald Trump proclaimed. The terrorist group which once controlled a nation the size of England with cities of hundreds of thousands of people has indeed been run out of the cities of Syria and Iraq, but it's leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has recently re-appeared on a video vowing vengeance and revenge and claiming credit for the massacre of hundreds of Christians on the island nation of Sri Lanka. What is the future of terrorism? Our guests today discuss trends in terrorism, showing a shift towards populism and localization of jihadist strategy. They talk consequences of US efforts in Syria and Iraq, and differences in the Obama and Trump administrations’ approach to combating terrorism. Our guests also explain how DoD budgets can be manipulated to potentially pay for the Trump administrations southern wall project. All this and more on The Future of Terrorism.

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The devastating attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand shocked the world and claimed the lives of 50 people. In response, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern rushed through a new firearms policy and openly showed her solidarity with the Muslim community. Social media companies, however, were criticised for a sluggish response in removing footage of the attacks and questions have been asked about how the mainstream media covered the terrible events. This week our expert panel – Jacinta Carroll, Anooshe Mushtaq, Caroline Fisher, and Mathieu O’Neil – take a look at Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) policies, pathways to radicalisation, and the role of mainstream and social media. Our presenters Sharon Bessell and Martyn Pearce also take a look at the Al Jazeera’s undercover investigation into One Nation, and an historic week in the slow-motion car crash that is Brexit. They also tackle some suggestions for future pods from new members of our Policy Forum Pod Facebook group, and ask for your help in our upcoming 100th episode of the pod. This episode’s panel consists of: Jacinta Carroll is the Director of National Security Policy at the ANU National Security College. She was previously the inaugural Head of ASPI’s Counter-Terrorism Policy Centre. Mathieu O’Neil is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the ANU School of Sociology. Anooshe Mushtaq is the founder and Chair of the Raqib Taskforce, a Muslim-led organisation that builds social inclusion through engagement across the Australian community to dispel extremist messages. Caroline Fisher is an Assistant Professor in journalism at the University of Canberra. She is a member of the News & Media Research Centre and co-author of the annual Digital News Report – Australia. Our presenters this episode are: Sharon Bessell is the Director of the Children’s Policy Centre at Crawford School, the ANU lead on the Individual Deprivation Measure Project, and Editor of *Policy Forum’*s Poverty: In Focus section. Martyn Pearce is a presenter for Policy Forum Pod and the Editor of Policy Forum. Show Notes | The following referred to in this episode: To rate Policy Forum on iTunes Al Jazeera documentary on James Ashby and Steve Dixon Brexit: British Parliament’s indicative votes More than one million marchers in London Petition to revoke Article 50 in UK Student climate strike The Familiar Strange podcast Jacinda Ardern’s response to Christchurch attack Fraser Anning’s comments on Christchurch attack Why women adopt Jihadi ideology – Anooshe Mushtaq

In this clip from the CAFE Insider podcast, "Terror, Bribery, and Rick Gates," co-hosts Preet Bharara and Anne Milgram discuss the New Zealand terror attacks and the tactics available to law enforcement for targeting domestic terrorists. To hear the full episode, join the CAFE Insider community REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Reports from the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism and the list of foreign terrorist organization An article from the NYT reporting on the tram shooting in the Netherlands

Muhammad Sankari of the Arab American Action Network (AAAN) speaks with us about the "Countering Violent Extremism" approach. We talk about his organization's efforts to release government records detailing CVE practices and grants, and well as AAAN's other activities. Guest: Muhammad Sankari - Arab American Action Network Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer/Producer: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs Image: RestrictedData - https://flic.kr/p/aCGGLr

We are joined in-studio by Maya Dukmasova of the Chicago Reader. Maya's new article, "The problem with the 'public health' approach to ideological violence" details how a govt. strategy called "Countering Violent Extremism" (CVE) attempts to curb youth attraction to extremist groups. But CVE's methods involve many of the same biases and murkiness of previous, more abrasive strategies. Does getting community figures to report to 'warning signs' to law enforcement just alienate youth even more? And how does the threat of white supremacy get treated compared to Muslim extremists? Guest: Maya Dukmasova Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer/Producer: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - http://bit.ly/2ujOH9y Ant the Symbol - Libby Hill - http://bit.ly/2usX7Qz Image: Khateeb88 - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Masjid_DarusSalam_Interior.jpg

Why do peacebuilders sometimes succeed and sometimes fail, even within the same country? Why can organizations not guarantee the same results from the same policies? In her newly published book, Global Governance and Local Peace: Accountability and Performance in International Peacebuilding, Susanna Campbell dives into why peacebuilding organizations often fail and presents one of the keys to success: local actors that force organizations to stay accountable to local peacebuilding goals. Speakers:Susanna CampbellAssistant Professor, School of International Service, American University Michael BarnettProfessor, International Affairs and Political Science, The George Washington University Mike JobbinsSenior Director of Partnerships and Engagement, Search for Common Ground Kate Somvongsiri Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau of Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. Agency for International Development Leanne Erdberg, moderatorDirector, Countering Violent Extremism, The U.S. Institute of Peace

In this National Security Podcast, Anooshe Mushtaq talks to Chris Farnham about how social exclusion led her down the path of radicalisation, and what policymakers can do to help others avoid the same fate. Out of all the Muslims in Australia, only a very small number become radicalised. What sets those individuals apart from the rest of Australia’s Islamic community, and puts them on a path toward extremism and potential violence? In this fortnight’s National Security Podcast, Chris Farnham talks to the founder and Director of Raqib Taskforce about her experiences and path towards radicalisation. Anooshe Mushtaq is a consultant, a social commentator, and the founder and chairperson of Raqib Taskforce – a Muslim-led organisation that builds social inclusion through engagement across the Australian community, dispelling extremist messages in the public domain. Chris Farnham is the presenter of the National Security Podcast. He joined the National Security College in June 2015 as Policy and Events Officer. His career focus has been on geopolitics with experience working in and out of China for a number of years as well as operating in Australia and Southeast Asia. We’d love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or find us on Facebook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, Kumars interviews Fatema Ahmad, deputy director of Muslim Justice League, a Boston-based community organization committed to providing support to Muslims and others targeted by state surveillance. She has also worked with the American Friends Service Committee’s Communities against Islamophobia project and Muslims for Social Justice. We learn about Countering Violent Extremism or CVE, a federal anti-terrorism program that provides training, funding and otherwise enables people to report on and stamp out the "seeds of radicalization" in mosques, universities, restaurants and other cultural spaces. Though it is deeply racist and has been proven ineffective, CVE's infiltration and surveillance has fed a climate of fear and distrust among US Muslims. CVE programs encourage people to view common Muslim religious and cultural practices, as well as political activity as innocuous as going to an anti-war protest, with suspicion. Fatema highlights the dangers of addressing the racist implementation of CVE with calls for "equal opportunity surveillance" of both white and non-white extremists. Fatema argues that as long as a surveillance apparatus exists, it will always be enforced in a racist manner, so the focus should be on ending these programs rather than expanding them to others. We also talk about the tensions inherent in trying to prevent political extremist violence without acknowledging and addressing the root causes, western imperialism and capitalist exploitation chief among them. Fatema discusses ways that people can get involved in fighting against CVE programs and against the surveillance and criminalization of Muslim communities, and how to avoid accidentally feeding into narratives that stigmatize. Follow Muslim Justice League on Twitter at @MuslimJustice. A transcript for this episode will be provided upon request. Please send an email to deleteuracct @ gmail to get a copy sent to you when it is completed. If you want to support the show and receive access to tons of bonus content, subscribe on our Patreon page for as little as $5 a month. Also, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. We can't do this show without your support!!!

This week we're joined by Kelly Kenoyer of the Portland Mercury to discuss Portland city officials' recent participation in an international exchange to learn "best practices" from the highly controversial Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) surveillance strategy known for infiltrating American Muslim communities to identify terrorists.

Religion influences both peace and conflict worldwide. Violent extremism is often framed in religious terms, and religious discrimination continues to increase as both a driver and symptom of conflict. But, religion drives peace and coexistence as well and religious actors are essential for advancing religious freedom. Efforts to engage religious actors in countering violent extremism (CVE) and interfaith peacebuilding must take this dichotomy into account. Perpetrators of violence in the name of a religion often target vulnerable religious minorities, resulting in increased discrimination, social hostility and extremist behavior. This discussion explores how policymakers and practitioners can engage religious actors in CVE efforts in ways that ensure protection and the advancement of international religious freedom.   Opening Remarks: Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA), Former U.S. Representative from Virginia Tony Garrastazu, Senior Director, Center for Global Impact, International Republican Institute   Panelists: Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, President, Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies Humera Khan, President, Muflehun Oliver Wilcox, Deputy Director, Countering Violent Extremism, Bureau of Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of State Rev. Prof. Fadi Daou, Chair and CEO, Adyan Foundation, Professor, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik Moderator: Nancy Lindborg, President, U.S. Institute of Peace

On May 30, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Ambassador Nathan A. Sales, the coordinator for counterterrorism at the U.S. State Department.

On May 30, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Ambassador Nathan A. Sales, the coordinator for counterterrorism at the U.S. State Department.

On this month’s podcast we are looking at Prevent. Prevent is name given to the UK governments Countering Violent Extremism programme. “Prevent is about safeguarding people and communities from the threat of terrorism. Prevent is 1 of the 4 elements of CONTEST, the Government's counter-terrorism strategy. It aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.” (https://www.ltai.info/what-is-prevent/) On the podcast we are joined by two Prevent practitioners Sean Arbuthnot and William Baldet to discuss how it works and the wider context of the programme. WRITING COURSE 
Writing or producing a military drama like The Last Post or Our Girl? Making an espionage series to rival Spooks? Rossa McPhillips MBE, a former soldier in British military intelligence, is offering a one-day course to writers, directors and producers on the facts about the armed forces, its culture, traditions and how it operates overseas in conflict zones from a first-hand perspective. The course will also open a door on the closed world of the intelligence services. Course participants will get the opportunity to see what the role of an intelligence officer is really like, as they take part in a realistic conflict simulation exercise where they must make quick decisions based on disparate intelligence data to prevent a hypothetical terrorist attack. Email Rossa for more information: rossa.mcphillips@googlemail.com Venue: Royal Holloway, University of London, 11 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3R Date: 30th June 2018 (10am–6pm) Price: £85, £75 Concessions SUPPORT THE SHOW PATREON
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This podcast features Shannon Green, who is the Senior Director of Programs at the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC). This podcast was recorded at the closing of Ms. Green’s time at CSIS. Her concluding remarks pose an optimistic view of the progress of human rights that reflects her hope for continued efforts. She brings deep experience in international development, human rights, and violence prevention with 15 years in the US government, academia, and the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining CIVIC, Ms. Green served as the Director and Senior Fellow of the Human Rights Initiative at CSIS where she served as Managing Director of the Commission on Countering Violent Extremism. Ms. Green also previously served as Senior Director for Global Engagement on the National Security Council. Before joining the White House, Ms. Green worked for USAID for nearly a decade. In this podcast, she discusses how countries cooperate on counterterrorism issues and the steps that governments and civil society need to take to combat violent extremism and other social instabilities.

As governments and societies grapple with violent extremism, experts in the field continue to consider how to counter extremists’ use of ideologies. For a world in which more than 80 percent of people identify themselves as religious, the role of religious leaders, ideas, and institutions is critical to countering the many strains of violent extremism. On January 17 USIP held a discussion of the latest trends in policy and practice around the intersection of religion and its role in preventing and countering violent extremism. A panel of experts presented and discussed practical guidelines around the role of religion in preventing and countering violent extremism.

Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) is a U.S. government program that provides resources to targeted communities, predominantly American Muslims, ostensibly to root out extremism before it results in violence. The program involves law enforcement agencies that partner with community leaders such as teachers, religious leaders, and health professionals to identify allegedly at-risk community members and steer them away from violence.The program is controversial for a variety of reasons. Is the government’s theory of radicalization sound? Is the Muslim community unfairly singled out? Are targeted communities compromising their rights by assisting the government, or is this a productive partnership? Has the election of Donald Trump changed the CVE discussion? Join us for a timely and important debate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) is a U.S. government program that provides resources to targeted communities, predominantly American Muslims, ostensibly to root out extremism before it results in violence. The program involves law enforcement agencies that partner with community leaders such as teachers, religious leaders, and health professionals to identify allegedly at-risk community members and steer them away from violence.The program is controversial for a variety of reasons. Is the government’s theory of radicalization sound? Is the Muslim community unfairly singled out? Are targeted communities compromising their rights by assisting the government, or is this a productive partnership? Has the election of Donald Trump changed the CVE discussion? Join us for a timely and important debate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism has released its latest report on terrorism. The news is good and bad. Acting Coordinator Justin Siberell gave Target USA the most engaging and forthcoming assessment on terrorism to date. Islamic State group, al-Qaida, Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations are using technology to elevate their aptitudes to plan and execute sophisticated attacks and, at the same time, incite sympathizers worldwide to support them. Siberell discusses, in depth, the report, examines state sponsors of terrorism, terrorist safe havens, foreign terrorist organizations, and the global challenge of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear terrorism.

Binge Thinking is back with our third episode in collaboration with the Griffith Review: Millennials Strike Back. Kavita Bedford joins Caspar in the binge tank to discuss her piece ‘The Spectator: Something distant called war’. Kavita also binged on her work countering violent extremism in Western Sydney with the Mapping Frictions, and as editor of The Point Magazine. Join Caspar and Kavita as they go on a deep dive, remembering where they were that fateful day, when the war of our generation began. Produced by Nina Roxburgh with Music by Big Gigantic.

Defending against terrorism requires more than stopping or catching terrorists. Just as important as military and law-enforcement actions against active terrorists are broader government and community efforts to prevent individuals from adopting extreme ideologies in the first place, and countering the attraction of violent methods for those already radicalized. Counterterror expert Matthew Levitt discusses a new bipartisan report that aims to help the new U.S. administration improve and broaden our efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism (PCVE). Read their report at http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/pcve. Near East PolicyCast: Conversations on Middle East issues from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Community-led Action in Response to Violent Extremism (CARVE) is a 4-hour self-paced online course designed for a U.S.-based audience to provide community-focused, rigorously researched, and academically-informed instruction on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). Targeted at the FEMA "awareness" training level, this FEMA-certified course is intended to provide a general introduction to radicalization to violence and community-based efforts. The course addresses the topic "Radicalization to Violence Awareness" by examining START-supported research about violent extremism and radicalization to violence in the United States. The course also provides guidance on "Community-Based Efforts for Countering Violent Extremism" by exploring a spectrum of community-led efforts to foster resilience to violent extremism and radicalization to violence. CARVE was developed by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), based at the University of Maryland. The development and delivery of CARVE is funded by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Training and Education Division. (Course number: AWR-355-W). For more information about eligibility and registration please visit the course card on UMD's Canvas Catalog website or START's Training Page. -- Liberty DayTraining Program ManagerNational Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to TerrorismUniversity of MarylandMain: (301) 405-6600Direct: (301) 314-1874E-mail: lday2@start.umd.eduSign up to receive notifications about new START Training Opportunities here!-- William BraniffExecutive DirectorNational Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to TerrorismUniversity of MarylandOffice: (301) 405-4022E-mail: braniff@start.umd.edu

In this epsiode, Tom talks about the HSTI Live Webinar on Countering Violent Extremism.

Product DescriptionA number of recent terrorist attacks were committed by young men and women who had radicalized, went to train with IS in the Middle East, then returned to their home country to commit acts of violence. In this text, Phil Gurski examines why some people decide to abandon their homeland to join terrorist groups, and whether they pose a significant threat to their societies if they survive and return. The focus is on Canadians and other Westerners who see violent Jihad as divine obligation, with the intention to challenge the view that foreign fighters are all brainwashed. The book first looks at state motivation for resorting to conflict and the nature of war, including Jihad. It then discusses why Westerners volunteered to join the military in past wars to offer points of comparison before focusing on why some are now going to Iraq and Syria to fight along groups such as Islamic State. This includes a thorough discussion of the increasing participation of women and the debates among extremists on whether they can engage in warfare. Lastly, the threat posed by radicalized fighters when they return home after either training or waging war abroad is examined in detail along with what is done to prevent and counter it. Written in an accessible manner by a reputed expert on terrorism and radicalization, the text will appeal to anyone seeking to understand why people join terrorist groups and the threats they represent to their homeland.About the AuthorPhil Gurski served for more than 30 years as an analyst in the Canadian intelligence community. In 2001 he joined CSIS where he was a strategic analyst, specializing in homegrown Al Qaeda-inspired terrorism and radicalization to violence. In 2013 he moved to Public Safety Canada as a Senior Strategic Advisor on Canada's Countering Violent Extremism policy.

The news each week is filled with increasingly horrific stories of the effects of violent extremism and ISIL-led and ISIL-inspired attacks in Iraq, Syria and around the world. We will make a a clear-eyed assessment of the challenge of violent extremism, including recruitment and radicalization, and the current state of the conflict and discuss how the US and our partners might respond in 2017 and beyond. How are the US defense, intelligence, diplomatic, and development agencies working to prevent the rise of violent extremism and counter ISIL? What consensus for our strategies and tactics exists among US allies and partners? What role should the multilateral organizations, including the UN, NATO and others play in the year ahead? How is ISIL able to convince young vulnerable populations across the globe to join them? How do we work with our local communities and in communities in Europe and other regions to identify signs of radicalization to violence and prevent it? How is the US and our partners working to leverage the technology sector, social media platforms and counter-messaging efforts to counter ISIL’s use of the internet for self-promotion and recruitment? Rukmini Callimachi, Foreign Correspondent covering extremism, The New York Times Michael Ortiz, Deputy Coordinator for Countering Violent Extremism, Bureau of Counterterrorism, US Department of State Moderator: Martha Crenshaw, Senior Fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University For more information please visit: https://www.worldaffairs.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=792

Countering violent extremism in Canada, a Policy Options Podcast. In its 2016 Public Report On The Terrorist Threat To Canada, Public Safety Canada said domestic, violent extremists who could be inspired to carry out an attack are the nation’s principal terrorist threat. This comes as terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and the so-called Islamic State show they are still able to use the Internet very effectively to propagate their radical ideology online, and to inspire individuals to carry out attacks. How are Canadians being radicalized, and what is the government doing to counter domestic, violent extremism? Nadia Hai, a PhD candidate at Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, studies how terrorist organizations communicate their message with Western audiences. She stopped by the podcast to share her insights on the topic. Download for free. New Episodes every second Tuesday. See Nadia Hai's article “Jihobbyists, Fanatics or Fan-attacks? Exploring Extremist Fan Cultures through Inspire Magazine” at http://bit.ly/2mGD8We

We discuss current issues in Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) with CGP Fellow and CVE and Africa expert Muhammad Fraser-Rahim of the United States Institute of Peace.

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Over the past few weeks, the Trump administration has used a particular kind of coded language. It may not be obvious at first, but take a look at phrases like “America First,” “American Carnage,” and the proposal to change the government program, “Countering Violent Extremism," to "Countering Islamic Extremism.” This language fosters fear of specific groups, including many communities of color. Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela discuss this and more with Jelani Cobb, Staff Writer for the New Yorker and Leslie Sanchez, contributor for CBS News. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eight years ago, Barack Obama arrived in Washington pledging to reverse the dramatic expansion of state surveillance his predecessor had presided over in the name of fighting terrorism. Instead, the Obama administration saw the Bush era's "collect it all" approach to surveillance become still more firmly entrenched. Meanwhile, the advanced spying technologies once limited to intelligence agencies have been gradually trickling down to local police departments. From the high-profile tussle between Apple and the FBI over smartphone encryption to debates over how to detect "lone wolf" terrorists before they strike, hard questions about modern privacy have figured prominently in the 2016 presidential race. Moreover, as WikiLeaks' sensational release of hacked Democratic Party e-mails demonstrated, surveillance isn't just a campaign issue: It's a campaign tactic too. As the nation braces itself for a new presidential administration, the Cato Institute will gather technologists, legislators, activists, and intelligence officials to survey the privacy landscape, look ahead to the issues Americans will be debating over the next eight years — from government hacking to predictive "big data" to the "Internet of things" — and examine how and whether Americans can still live at least occasionally free from prying eyes.The 2016 Cato Surveillance Conference See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Polling by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs reveals that record numbers of Americans now consider terrorism directed or inspired by ISIL and Al Qaeda to be a critical threat to the United States. In Europe, the scale of recruitment of “foreign fighters” and the frequency of terror attacks has shown this challenge to be even more acute. Attacks in Belgium, France, and Germany have revealed the challenge that governments face in countering radicalization that leads to terrorism, and dealing with terrorist operatives returning from conflict areas. How have Europe's counter-terrorism strategies evolved in response to ISIL? Robert A. Pape, political science professor at the University of Chicago, Thomas A. Wuchte, head of the Action against Terrorism Unit and Transnational Threats Department, OSCE, and Cécile Shea, nonresident senior fellow, Global Security and Diplomacy, discuss what can the United States and Europe learn from each other's response to this transnational threat.

For this episode, Andrew spoke to Vidhya Ramalingam and Ross Frenett about countering violent extremism (CVE), which refers to non-coercive efforts to help prevent involvement in terrorism. Ross and Vidhya previously worked for organisations such as the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and Google Ideas. They recently founded their their own organisation, Moonshot CVE, building on their past work with violent extremists and experiences in the tech sector.

In this episode, Shannon N. Green speaks with Mark J. Penn, President and Managing Director of the Stagwell Group and member of the CSIS Commission on Countering Violent Extremism. Mark discusses the findings of CSIS's Global Perceptions of Violent Extremism Survey, which was conducted in eight key countries. During this conversation, Mark talks about how diverging perceptions of violent extremism's causes and manifestations have shaped the conversation surrounding CVE today.

In the summer of 2011, the Obama administration issued a new “countering violent extremism” strategy based on building relationships with communities that are likely to be recruiting grounds for extremists. Local police would be at its center. CVE enjoys bipartisan support. Researchers have said it holds promise. Critics say it’s based on simplistic ideas of radicalization and that it stigmatizes Muslim communities. This panel looks at CVE from the perspectives of participants, critics and researchers. It also looks at such efforts aimed at a different population — white supremacists. Moderator: Dilshad D. Ali, Managing Editor, Patheos Muslim. Speakers: Seamus Hughes, Deputy Director, Program on Extremism, George Washington University; Imam Mohamed Magid, Executive Director, All Dulles Area Muslim Society; Tony McAleer, Executive Director, Life After Hate; Faiza Patel, Co-director, Liberty and National Security Program, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law.

The U.S. Department of State Director for Countering Violent Extremism, Irfan Saeed, talks about his work looking at what drives people to join terrorist groups and programs that can help prevent radicalization.

Seamus Hughes discusses all things CVE (Countering Violent Extremism) with @cldaymon. Don't forget to check out ISIS in America: From Retweets to Raqqa

The Hon Michael Keenan MP, the Minister for Justice and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Counter-Terrorism, addressed the Lowy Institute on 24 July 2015 to discuss Australia’s counter-terrorism strategy. The address focused on the new wave of terrorism facing Australia, and the steps the Australian Government is taking to counter it, particularly through the Countering Violent Extremism program.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. How can the United States and her allies abroad develop effective strategies to prevent violent extremism? And what are the deeper issues causing this phenomenon? Building on her wealth of expertise in international affairs from both business and government, Farah Pandith has long been at the forefront of research and policy efforts to counter violent extremism. Following several years on the National Security Council, Pandith became senior advisor to the Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, where she was tasked with understanding the changing Muslim demographics in Europe and developing strategies to prevent violent extremism. In 2009, then-Secretary of State Clinton appointed Pandith as the first ever special representative to Muslim Communities for the State Department, where she developed a vision of engagement with Muslims across the globe. Farah Pandith joined the IOP to discuss her time at the frontline of countering violent extremism and the challenges policymakers face in this endeavor.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. How can the United States and her allies abroad develop effective strategies to prevent violent extremism? And what are the deeper issues causing this phenomenon? Building on her wealth of expertise in international affairs from both business and government, Farah Pandith has long been at the forefront of research and policy efforts to counter violent extremism. Following several years on the National Security Council, Pandith became senior advisor to the Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, where she was tasked with understanding the changing Muslim demographics in Europe and developing strategies to prevent violent extremism. In 2009, then-Secretary of State Clinton appointed Pandith as the first ever special representative to Muslim Communities for the State Department, where she developed a vision of engagement with Muslims across the globe. Farah Pandith joined the IOP to discuss her time at the frontline of countering violent extremism and the challenges policymakers face in this endeavor.

Clint Watts looks at the recent White House summit and discusses countering violent extremism and potential steps for the future. The talk is based on his recent article which can be found here: The White House CVE Summit: What Should we expect? More of the same or a new direction to counter ISIS?

The White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism took place from Tuesday to Thursday of this week. 60 nations took part, including Canada. Why was the "terrorism" word not used in the name of the conference? President Obama has been criticized for not saying the West and allied nations are at war with "Islamic Terrorism" and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said publicly "I do not believe - and I know this is a horrible thing to say - but I do not believe that this President loves America." Giuliani added he believes Obama "is a patriot". Was the Summit of any real use and what lies ahead from the perspective of a leading American Muslim who challenges the White House and national Islamic/Muslim organizations to more forcefully counter terrorists? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by:Bob Schieffer Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News Anchor, CBS News “Face the Nation”Panelists: Farah Pandith Adjunct Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations First-Ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities, U.S. State DepartmentNancy Youssef Senior National Security Correspondent, The Daily Beast The Honorable Juan C. Zarate Former Deputy National Security Adviser for Combating Terrorism Senior Adviser, CSIS   The TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication and CSIS cohost a monthly series of dialogues hosted by award-winning journalist Bob Schieffer to discuss the most pressing foreign and domestic issues of the day. The CSIS- Schieffer Series Dialogues are made possible by the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.  

Humera Khan discusses foreign fighters going to Syria and countering violent extremism. Please make sure to check out Muflehun.

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