Resisting Violent Extremism: A Conceptual Model for Non-Radicalization

R. Cragin

Terrorism and Political Violence, 2014, vol. 26, issue 2, 337-353

Abstract: Although much has been written about how and why individuals become terrorists, very little research has focused on why individuals choose not to become involved in political violence. Some assume that these non-radicalized individuals simply have not had the same life experiences as terrorists. Yet one only has to explore areas of conflict, such as the Gaza Strip, northwest Pakistan, or the southern Philippines, to wonder why more individuals have not joined local militant groups. This article presents a conceptual model ofnon-radicalization in an attempt to move the discussion forward on this topic. It argues that it is impossible to understand radicalization pathways, or design policies to preempt them, without a complementary knowledge ofwhy individuals resist the influence ofviolent extremism.

Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1080/09546553.2012.714820

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