Unpacking Radicalization

The emergence of Countering or Preventing Violent Extremism (C/PVE) policies poses various challenges for peacebuilding practice. The proximity of C/PVE to terrorism and security-related measures obscures that radicalization processes include societal and political protests, which remain within the boundaries of democratic negotiation. Furthermore, C/PVE overwhelmingly focuses on Islamist violent extremism and relies on western-centric concepts and language, which may do more harm than good. This course looks into the concept of radicalization as well as C/PVE policies and practice and discusses them through different case studies from the Global South.

This course is offered on demand.

- Critically discuss the concepts of radicalization and violent extremism, as well as policies on preventing or countering violent extremism (P/CVE).
- Understand the impact of P/CVE policies from a do-no harm perspective and what this implies for development and peacebuilding practice.
- Ground the discussions on radicalization and P/CVE in different geographic contexts.
- Exchange experiences and draw lessons from P/CVE relevant to participants.

Candidates must have:
- a university degree in a related discipline such as political science, law, economics or sociology.
- at least one year of professional experience.
- a good command of English.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide scholarships for this course. Participants (or their employer) must be able to cover the tuition fee.

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