Information on "Political Violence" and "United Kingdom"
December 2012
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14 Dec 2012
Kenya Since the 2007/08 Crisis
Author: Jon Lunn
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This paper discusses Kenya's domestic politics in the aftermath of the 2007 political crisis, the country's military engagement in Somalia, and its economic prospects. More on «Kenya Since the 2007/08 Crisis»
November 2012
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12 Nov 2012
Political Developments in Northern Ireland
Author: Oonagh Gay
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This note details political developments in Northern Ireland in 2012. More on «Political Developments in Northern Ireland»
March 2012
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8 Mar 2012
From Voting to Violence? New Evidence on Far Right Supporters
Author: Matthew Goodwin, Jon Cruddas, Jocelyn Evans, Nick Lowles, Robin Niblett
Publisher: Chatham House
Drawing on a survey of supporters of the far right in the UK, this event report presents findings on who these supporters are, what they think about various issues and what their attitudes are toward political violence and disorder. More on «From Voting to Violence? New Evidence on Far Right Supporters»
February 2012
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27 Feb 2012
Preventing Violent Extremism
Author: Paul Bowers
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This note gives information on the UK Government’s review of the Prevent strategy, a collection of initiatives aimed at tackling religious extremism, which was inherited from the previous Government. More on «Preventing Violent Extremism»
November 2011
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10 Nov 2011
Convention on Enforced Disappearance
Author: Arabella Thorp
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This paper examines the 2006 International Convention on the Protection of all persons from Enforced Disappearance. More on «Convention on Enforced Disappearance»
September 2011
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7 Sep 2011
Muslims in Europe: Integration and Countering Extremism
Author: Kristin Archick, Paul Belkin, Christopher M Blanchard, Carl Ek, Derek E Mix
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines policies aimed at promoting integration, combating terrorism, and countering violent extremism in five European countries with significant Muslim populations. More on «Muslims in Europe: Integration and Countering Extremism»
September 2009
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11 Sep 2009
CONTEST (2009): An Evaluation of Revisions to the UK Counter-Terrorism Strategy with a Special Focus on the CBRNE Threat
Author: Frank Gregory
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
After its first public version appeared in 2006 the UK’s counter-terrorism (CT) strategy, CONTEST was published in a much expanded version in March 2009. More on «CONTEST (2009): An Evaluation of Revisions to the UK Counter-Terrorism Strategy with a Special Focus on the CBRNE Threat»
January 2009
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2009
The Radicalization of Diasporas and Terrorism
Author: Doron Zimmermann, William Rosenau, Michael Whine, Stewart Bell, Jocelyne Cesari, Ken Menkhaus
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Throughout history, diasporic communities have been susceptible to a variety of forms of radicalization. More on «The Radicalization of Diasporas and Terrorism»
October 2007
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19 Oct 2007
Countering Violent Extremism: Lessons from the Abrahamic Faiths
Author: Dina Kraft, Daniel Levitas, Stephen Tankel, Thalia Tzanetti
Publisher: EastWest Institute (EWI)
This paper analyzes extremism across the Abrahamic faiths. More on «Countering Violent Extremism: Lessons from the Abrahamic Faiths»
August 2007
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23 Aug 2007
Discussion Paper on Approaches to Anti-Radicalization and Community Policing in the Transatlantic Space
Author: Jonathan Paris
Publisher: Hudson Institute
This paper compares the government approaches to counterradicalization in the UK, France, Germany and the US. More on «Discussion Paper on Approaches to Anti-Radicalization and Community Policing in the Transatlantic Space»
