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Module 2 Conditions Conducive to the Spread of Terrorism

This module explores the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, with a focus on preventing and countering violent extremism. It examines current challenges and initiatives in PVE/CVE efforts, compares different approaches, and analyzes the relationship to the rule of law. The module also discusses drivers of violent extremism and international, regional, and multilateral strategies to address them.

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Module 2 Conditions Conducive to the Spread of Terrorism

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  1. Module 2 Conditions Conducive to the Spread of Terrorism

  2. Module Overview • A central objective of any counter-terrorism strategy is to prevent terrorist acts from occurring. This is true of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 2006 (United Nations CT Strategy) and its annexed Plan of Action (General Assembly resolution 60/288). • This module is framed around the United Nations CT Strategy and its four Pillars. Of particular relevance is Pillar I, “addressing the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism”, and Pillar IV, “Ensuring Human Rights and the Rule of Law”. • Prevention is an overarching theme which will be explored further in the remaining modules.

  3. Learning Outcomes • Understand the “conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism”, focusing especially on preventing and countering violent extremism (PVE/CVE).  • Identify and explain challenges associated with current PVE/CVE efforts. • Examine and compare PVE/CVE approaches, including national, regional, and United Nations models. • Consider some of the principal drivers of violent extremism, together with current initiatives in response to them. • Examine the relationship between “conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism” and adherence to/violations of the rule of law. • Identify and analyse some interdisciplinary perspectives on PVE/CVE issues.

  4. Module 2 Outline • “Radicalization” and “violent extremism” • Preventing and countering violent extremism • Drivers of violent extremism • International approaches to countering violent extremism • Regional and multilateral approaches to preventing and countering violent extremism

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