International Centre for Counter-Terrorism | Marc Sommers, Mai Nasrallah
The field of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) is critically assessed for its efficacy against violent extremist organizations (VEOs), particularly given the persistent failure of traditional 'hard power' counter-terrorism (CT) approaches to halt VEO expansion globally since the September 11, 2001 attacks. P/CVE, introduced as a 'soft-side complement' to CT two decades ago, now faces scrutiny regarding its appropriate international response to resilient VEOs that exploit local frustrations and government weaknesses. This report addresses two pressing questions: what constitutes an effective P/CVE strategy on the international stage, and how can limited resources be optimally invested, especially following funding reductions from key governments like the US and UK? Analysis acknowledges significant constraints, including unstable security environments, the influence of host governments, and the inherent difficulty in evaluating P/CVE program success in preventing or countering VEO activities.
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