Deradicalization in History and Psychology: A Selective Review of the Literature
Authors: Peter Suedfeld (University of British Columbia); Lindsy Grunert (University of British Columbia); and Bradford Morrison (University of British Columbia) This publication was released as part of the SMA project, “CENTCOM Regional and Population Dynamics in the Central Region.” For more information regarding this project, please click here. Summary Governments continue to pour money into deradicalization programs with the goal of rehabilitating violent extremists. Are […]
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Population Dynamics and Radicalization in the CENTCOM AOR: Post-Brexit EU2 + 1 and the UN vs. a US-led Coalition of the Willing
Author: Dorondo, D. (Western Carolina University) This publication was released as part of the SMA project, “CENTCOM Regional and Population Dynamics in the Central Region.” For more information regarding this project, please click here. Introduction In 2020, the States of the European Union (EU), as well as NATO’s European members and those States not enjoying membership of […]
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Sino-Russian Competition: Self-Inflicted Competition in Central Asia?
Authors: Sarah Canna (NSI, Inc.) and Eric Kuznar (NSI, Inc.) This publication was released as part of the SMA project, “CENTCOM Regional and Population Dynamics in the Central Region.” For more information regarding this project, please click here. Report Preview China and Russia support each other’s political and economic objectives both globally and in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility […]
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Assessing Buffers and Drivers of Conflict in the Arab Gulf
Authors: Weston Aviles (NSI, Inc.); Tom Rieger (NSI, Inc.); and Alex Goncharova (NSI, Inc.) This publication was released as part of the SMA project, “CENTCOM Regional and Population Dynamics in the Central Region.” For more information regarding this project, please click here. Bottom Line Up Front Experts contend that the risk of militarization of the dispute between Qatar and the Quartet is low. However, prolonged tension […]
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Potential Paths to Instability in Jordan
Authors: Nicole (Peterson) Omundson (NSI, Inc.), Dr. Allison Astorino-Courtois (NSI, Inc.), & Tom Rieger (NSI, Inc.) This publication was released as part of the SMA project, “CENTCOM Regional and Population Dynamics in the Central Region.” For more information regarding this project, please click here. Bottom Line What would be the strongest catalyst leading to a civil war/revolt in Jordan? It is […]
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Preventing Radicalization among Internally Displaced People in Syria and Iraq
Authors: Karl Kaltenthaler (University of Akron) and Arie Kruglanski (University of Maryland) This publication was released as part of the SMA project, “CENTCOM Regional and Population Dynamics in the Central Region.” For more information regarding this project, please click here. Key Questions Motivating Study Abstract There are tremendous numbers of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Syria and Iraq as a […]
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Young People Aged 0-17: Neuroscience and Cognition to Break Cycles of Radicalization
Author: Nicholas Wright (Intelligent Biology) This publication was released as part of the SMA project, “CENTCOM Regional and Population Dynamics in the Central Region.” For more information regarding this project, please click here. Executive Summary [B1] How do we break the cycle of radicalization, particularly with children who know no other social system/model of governance? Are there possible […]
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Affording New Futures: The Neuroscience and Cognition of Reintegration and Reconciliation
Author: Nicholas Wright (Intelligent Biology) This publication was released as part of the SMA project, “CENTCOM Regional and Population Dynamics in the Central Region.” For more information regarding this project, please click here. Executive Summary [B4] How do you reintegrate radicalized people back into society? Both Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have centers focussed on this problem. What should the […]
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Child’s Play: Cooperative Games as Tools of Deradicalization
Authors: Asya Cooley (Oklahoma State University); Skye Cooley (Oklahoma State University); Robert Hinck (Monmouth College); and Sara Kitsch (Monmouth College) This publication was released as part of the SMA project, “CENTCOM Regional and Population Dynamics in the Central Region.” For more information regarding this project, please click here. Executive Summary Research on radicalization is more robust theoretically than research on deradicalization. While […]
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Futures Study with an Assessment of Syrian Refugee Camp Radicalization Dynamics
Authors: Howard Lee (US Army TRADOC G-2 Modeling and Simulation Directorate); Dr. Jumanne Donahue (US Army TRADOC G-2 Modeling and Simulation Directorate); Nathan ‘Luke’ Roth (US Army TRADOC G-2 Modeling and Simulation Directorate); and Dr. David Hunter-Chester (US Army TRADOC G-2 Modeling and Simulation Directorate) This publication was released as part of the SMA project, “CENTCOM Regional […]
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