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The text of the conclusions stresses the invaluable contribution that youth work, voluntary and cultural activities and sport can make in reaching out to young people who might otherwise be more vulnerable to radicalisation. read more
Cyber-security [What Think Tanks are thinking] (2018)
Cyber-security can be defined as the protection of computer systems and mobile devices from theft and damage to their hardware, software or information, as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. Cyber-crime and cyber-attacks have become a growing threat to governments, ... read more
Factbook ‒ Islamist extremism, December 2019
This factbook provides an overview of the fundamental elements of violent Islamist extremism to enable recognition of its symbols, vocabulary, recruitment tactics and narratives used in various settings, including online, in our schools, local communities, or prisons. There are multiple manifestations ... read more
Project is a part of the RCC Regional P/CVE Platform, financed from IPA II 2016 WB P/CVE Grant We are looking for an expert who would do mapping and analysis of existing cyber security legal and practical arrangements in the Western Balkans Six (WB6) and main challenges to the security of critical infrastructure ... read more
UN - General Assembly Resolution A/RES/64/297 (2010)
The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, contained in General Assembly resolution 60/288, and its review resolutions 62/272 and 64/297, continue to provide the strategic framework and policy guidance to the collective effort of the United Nations ... read more
137 Shades of Terrorism. French Jihadists Before the Courts (2018)
This study, based on original judicial sources, assesses the profiles of 137 individuals sentenced in France for cases related to jihadism. Among other things, the study reveals several common denominators including a lower level of education, poorer integration into the labor market, ... read more
A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans (2018)
In order to meet the EU membership criteriaand in their own interest, the Western Balkans need to implement comprehensive reforms in crucial areas. The rule of law, fundamental rights and governancemust be strengthened significantly. Judicial reforms, the fight against corruption and organised ... read more
A Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign And Security Policy (2016)
In times of change and unpredictability, we need a strong European Union like never before. It is what our citizens deserve and what the wider world expects. The threats we face are too large for any single state to tackle, but together we can successfully meet challenges such as terrorism and ... read more
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) commissioned a study on cyber security and online radicalization entitled “A NEW VIRTUAL BATTLEFIELD - How to prevent online radicalisation in the cyber security realm of the Western Balkans “. The main objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive ... read more
A Teacher’s Guide on the Prevention of Violent Extremism (2016)
The Guide was developed within the framework of UNESCO’s work on Global Citizenship Education and in response to the request of UNESCO’s Member States for assistance in strengthening their education sector responses to violent extremism. It seeks to help teachers to create ... read more
This study, based on a combination of desk research, questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, as well as field visits to the Western Balkans, aims to map the needs and provide an assessment of capacities in the region related to the disengagement, de-radicalization, rehabilitation, and reintegration ... read more
Accounting for the Difference: Vulnerability and Resilience to Violent Extremism in Kosovo (2018)
This project combines collaborative research and dialogue initiatives on the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Macedonia. Together with four local research partners, we explore why some communities are particularly affected by individuals inspired ... read more
Action plan for implementation of the Countering Violent Extremism Strategy (2016-2018)
In its Conclusion no. 08-2906 dated 17 December 2015, the Government of Montenegro assigned the Ministry of Justice the duty to prepare and deliver the Action Plan for implementation of the CVE Strategy for the period 2016-2018 by the end of March 2016. Based on the aforementioned, the Minister ... read more
Activities of the UN System in implemeting the UN Global CT Strategy
In 2006, the General Assembly adopted the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (resolution 60/288) by consensus and has since reviewed it every two years. The resulting four review resolutions add to the content of the Strategy and provide guidance on its implementation. The Assembly, in ... read more
Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (2003)
Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, concerning the criminalisation of acts of a racist and xenophobic nature committed through computer systems is an additional protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime. This additional protocol was the subject of negotiations in ... read more
This Protocol entails an extension of the Cybercrime Convention’s scope, including its substantive, procedural and international cooperation provisions, so as to cover also offences of racist or xenophobic propaganda. Thus, apart from harmonising the substantive law elements of such behaviour, ... read more
Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (2015)
The Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No. 196) makes a number of acts, including taking part in an association or group for the purpose of terrorism, receiving terrorist training, travelling abroad for the purposes of terrorism and financing or organising ... read more
Albanian National Strategy on Countering Violent Extremism
The Albanian nation is founded on democratic values and a tradition of inter-faith coexistence. Our common vision is to cultivate a society based on shared respect for human rights, the rule of law, equality, and fundamental freedoms. Peace, stability, and prosperity throughout the region are also ... read more
Amendments to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (2005)
Makes it legally binding for States Parties to protect nuclear facilities and material in peaceful domestic use, storage as well as transport; and Provides for expanded cooperation between and among States regarding rapid measures to locate and recover stolen or smuggled nuclear material, mitigate ... read more
In June 2015, the European Council asked the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Mogherini (HR) to draft an overarching strategy for the EU’s foreign and security policy. The new strategy (adopted by the European Council in June 2016) is the result of a year-long ... read more
In order to meet the EU membership criteriaand in their own interest, the Western Balkans need to implement comprehensive reforms in crucial areas. The rule of law, fundamental rights and governancemust be strengthened significantly. Judicial reforms, the fight against corruption and organised ... read more
Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures: Albania (2018)
This report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures in place in Albania as at the date of the on-site visit from 1 to 14 October 2017. It analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness ... read more
Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures: Serbia (2016)
This report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) measures in place in Serbia as at the date of the on-site visit (28 September to 9 October 2015). It analyses the level of compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 40 Recommendations and ... read more
APEC Cyber Security Strategy (2002)
In 2002 TEL issued the APEC Cyber Security Strategy, comprising recommendations in the area of cybercrime legislation, security and technical guidelines, public awareness, and training and education. On October 21, 2001 the APEC Leaders issued their Statement on Counter-Terrorism that condemned ... read more
APEC Strategic Action Plan: 2010-2015
Since APEC’s inception, Leaders and Ministers have recognized the important role that ICT plays in fostering economic growth and in achieving the overarching APEC objectives of trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation and, economic and technical cooperation. To achieve ... read more
APEC Telecommunications and Information Working Group (APEC TEL WG) 2016-2020
APEC’s goals and activities in the field of cyber security are enshrined in the APEC Telecommunications and Information Working Group (APEC TEL WG) 2016-2020, adopted on the basis of the previous APEC TEL Strategic Action Plan 2010-2015. One of the actions is to ‘Promote a Secure, Resilient ... read more
This policy study aims to provide a better understanding of The Republic North of Macedonia’s specific situation when it comes to violent extremism. Moreover, it attempts to map the current trend of violent extremism (VE) in North Macedonia and the Western Balkans region by un-derlining the driving ... read more
This Special Security Edition of the Balkan Barometer aims to explore perceptions of public opinion and businesses in the Western Balkans, given the impact and consequences of the war in Ukraine. In this context, the report comes as a specific additional instrument along with other reports commissioned ... read more
Balkan Foreign Fighters Are Coming Back: What Should Be Done? (2018)
This policy paper addresses the issue of returning foreign fighters to the Western Balkans by analysing the threat and the response. It discusses key actions that local authorities should consider. Recommendations here derive from existing strategies and approaches in other states. “Hard” measures ... read more
Balkan Jihadists The Radicalisation and Recruitment of Fighters in Syria and Iraq (2016)
The regional and country analysis pieces have been produced by Balkan journalists as part of the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network, BIRN, Strengthening Media Reporting and Public Understanding of Extremism in the Western Balkans project. The project is entirely focused on the radicalisation ... read more
Over the last five years, a rise in radicalizing forces in the Western Balkans has manifested in the emergence of the foreign fighter phenomenon – the single most obvious indication of radicalization into violent extremism in the region. This has brought new security challenges and risks, including ... read more
Much of the public interest in the foreign fighter phenomenon has focused on Western Europe and the Middle East. The situation in the Balkans, by contrast, has received comparatively little attention. This book is the first comprehensive account of who the foreign fighters from the Balkans are, ... read more
Beyond Terrorism: Deradicalization and Disengagement from Violent Extremism (2008)
Terrorist movements have been recognized by many scholars to be cyclical in nature, yet little attention has been paid to the ways in which they have declined and eventually come to an end. Similarly, while much current attention has focused on the process of radicalization and the espousal of ... read more
This report is the fourth in the Global Center’s “Blue Sky” series, following the 2012 report Reshaping United Nations Counterterrorism Efforts: Blue-Sky Thinking for Global Counterterrorism Cooperation 10 Years After 9/11”; the 2014 report “Blue Sky II: Progress and Opportunities in ... read more
TURKEY Overview:Turkey continued its efforts to defeat terrorist organizations, including the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and ISIS. On August 24, the Government of Turkey launched a cross‑border military operation, “Operation Euphrates Shield,” in northern Syria, which Ankara described ... read more
Hedayah STRIVE Global Program is calling for proposals to research and explore vulnerability to radicalization leading to violent extremism in Central Asia and WesternBalkans. Find more details here and send in your concept notes https://t.co/IGS6vu4tGF Research to Explore Vulnerability to Radicalization ... read more
Support of Civil Society Initiatives to P/CVE in Central Asia, Western Balkans & MENA regions. Find more information here,https://lnkd.in/fcQHiTw Support of Civil Society initiatives to Prevent/Counter Violent Extremism in Central Asia, Western Balkans and MENA region. Target countries are: Kazakhstan, ... read more
Closing remarks from the Regional Disinformation Conference “Spread of disinformation during the pandemic and its impact on the Western Balkans", 8 July 2021, organized by RCC and OBCT. Closing remarks by Dr Mary Drosopulos, Consultant and Researcher (PEYR EU-CoE member) read more
Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online (2019)
The fourth evaluation on the Code of Conduct on Countering Illegal Hate Speech Online confirms continuous progress on the swift removal of illegal hate speech. While the fight against hate speech needs to continue and be further strengthened, the Code is delivering on its key commitments. It proves ... read more
CODEXTER - Republic of North Macedonia Profile on Counter-Terrorist Capacity (March 2010)
At their 25th Conference, the European Ministers of Justice invited the Committee of Ministers to consider the possible setting up of a European register of national and international standards, starting as a matter of priority with standards in the field of the fight against terrorism. The Committee ... read more
Combating the Cult of ISIS: A Social Approach to Countering Violent Extremism (2017)
This article argues that status quo Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programs are rarely based on a theoretically informed understanding of how radical violent mobilization occurs. Examining ISIS radicalization through cult or New Religious Movement (NRM) theory gives practitioners alternative ... read more
Terrorism, in all forms and manifestations, constitute one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. It is at present and will remain, one of the most serious threats to peace, stability, national and international security. For this reason, the Republic of Albania considers ... read more
Terrorism is a leading threat against international peace, security and stability. Turkey is committed to combating terrorism in all its forms, without distinction and takes a firm stance against associating terrorism with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group Based on its decades-old ... read more
Today, the Commission is presenting a new Counter-Terrorism Agenda for the EU to step up the fight against terrorism and violent extremism and boost the EU's resilience to terrorist threats. Building on the work done in recent years, the Agenda seeks to support Member States in better anticipating, ... read more
This comparative synthesis report – building on four country case studies covering Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina Kosovo and Macedonia – was produced in the framework of a participatory research project on “Opportunities for Preventing Violent Extremism in the Western Balkans”. Together with ... read more
Community Perspectives on Preventing Violent Extremism in Albania (2018)
This project combines collaborative research and dialogue initiatives on the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Macedonia. Together with four local research partners, we explore why some communities are particularly affected by individuals inspired ... read more
Community Perspectives on the Prevention of Violent Extremism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2018)
This project combines collaborative research and dialogue initiatives on the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Macedonia. Together with four local research partners, we explore why some communities are particularly affected by individuals inspired ... read more
Community Perspectives on the Prevention of Violent Extremism in North Macedonia (2018)
This project combines collaborative research and dialogue initiatives on the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Together with four local research partners, we explore why some communities are particularly affected by individuals inspired ... read more
CONCLUSION PAPER RAN LOCAL - Local Communications for Returning FTFs
When foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) and/or their families return from Syria or Iraq, this can cause commotion, fear and questions within communities and draw maximum media attention. Dealing with this commotion and a possible rise of polarisation, informing all stakeholders and facilitating reintegration ... read more
Conclusions from the 22nd PCC SEE Committee of Ministers Meeting
Conclusions from the 22nd PCC SEE Committee of Ministers Meeting, held in Skopje on 30 November 2021. read more
The 6th Jumbo security conference of the Regional Cooperation Council was held on 6th of December 2021 in Paris, in partnership with the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Institute for Higher National Defense Studies (IHEDN). The conference gathered around 80 participants from France, ... read more
Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation (1971 )
Makes it an offence for any person unlawfully and intentionally to perform an act of violence against a person on board an aircraft in flight, if that act is likely to endanger the safety of the aircraft; to place an explosive device on an aircraft; to attempt such acts; or to be an accomplice ... read more
Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (1988)
Establishes a legal regime applicable to acts against international maritime navigation that is similar to the regimes established for international aviation; and Makes it an offence for a person unlawfully and intentionally to seize or exercise control over a ship by force, threat, or intimidation; ... read more
Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft (1970 )
Makes it an offence for any person on board an aircraft in flight to "unlawfully, by force or threat thereof, or any other form of intimidation, [to] seize or exercise control of that aircraft" or to attempt to do so; Requires parties to the convention to make hijackings punishable ... read more
Convention on Cybercrime (2001)
The Convention on Cybercrime, also known as the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime or the Budapest Convention, is the first international treaty seeking to address Internet and computer crime by harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations.[1][2] ... read more
Convention on Cybercrime (2001)
The Convention is the first international treaty on crimes committed via the Internet and other computer networks, dealing particularly with infringements of copyright, computer-related fraud, child pornography and violations of network security. It also contains a series of powers and procedures ... read more
Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed On Board Aircraft (1963 )
Applies to acts affecting in-flight safety; Authorizes the aircraft commander to impose reasonable measures, including restraint, on any person he or she has reason to believe has committed or is about to commit such an act, where necessary to protect the safety of the aircraft; and Requires ... read more
Convention on the Marking of Plastic Explosives for the Purpose of Detection (1991)
Designed to control and limit the used of unmarked and undetectable plastic explosives Parties are obligated in their respective territories to ensure effective control over "unmarked" plastic explosive, i.e., those that do not contain one of the detection agents described in the Technical Annex ... read more
Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (1980)
Criminalizes the unlawful possession, use, transfer or theft of nuclear material and threats to use nuclear material to cause death, serious injury or substantial property damage. read more
Defines an "internationally protected person" as a Head of State, Minister for Foreign Affairs, representative or official of a State or international organization who is entitled to special protection in a foreign State, and his/her family; and Requires parties to criminalize and make ... read more
Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Relating to International Civil Aviation (2010 )
Criminalizes the act of using civil aircraft as a weapon to cause death, injury or damage; Criminalizes the act of using civil aircraft to discharge biological, chemical and nuclear (BCN) weapons or similar substances to cause death, injury or damage, or the act of using such substances to attack ... read more
The text of the conclusions stresses the invaluable contribution that youth work, voluntary and cultural activities and sport can make in reaching out to young people who might otherwise be more vulnerable to radicalisation. read more
The Council of Europe decided to update and widen its 1990 Convention to take into account the fact that not only could terrorism be financed through money laundering from criminal activity, but also through legitimate activities. This new Convention is the first international treaty covering ... read more
Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (2005)
The Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism 2005 (CECPT) is a regional multilateral treaty negotiated under the auspices of the Council of Europe. It was concluded in Warsaw on 16 May 2005. read more
Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on the EU's enlargement policy and the EU-Western Balkans stabilisation and association process on 26 June 2018. One of Council conclusions regarding Security threats: · Terrorism, radicalisation ... read more
Countering Radicalization in Europe (2012)
Although programs seeking to achieve similar goals have been implemented in various countries for decades, over the last ten years counter-radicalization programs mushroomed throughout the world. Over time, based on direct experience and academic studies, many governments have ... read more
There is practically no country in the OSCE that has not been affected by violent extremism. In 2016, terrorist attacks in OSCE participating States caused more than one thousand deaths. They destroyed billions of Euros worth of property and infrastructure, undermined people’s confidence in government ... read more
Countering violent extremism-Topic guide (2017)
This GSDRC Topic Guide was written by Mareike Schomerus and Sherine El Taraboulsi-McCarthy (both of the Overseas Development Institute) with Jassi Sandhar. Its production was supported by the UK Government. GSDRC appreciates the contributions of Shivit Bakrania, James Golshetti, Rami Khouri, Dina Mansour-Ille, ... read more
Countering Violent Extremist Narratives (2010)
Violent Radical Content and the Relationship between Ideology and Behaviour: Do Counter-Narratives Matter? read more
Counterterrorism Yearbook (2018)
The Counterterrorism Yearbook 2018 provides a comprehensive assessment of how different countries and regions across the world are tackling the threat of terrorism. The objective of the yearbook is to communicate the complex and often impenetrable aspects of counterterrorism (CT) measures to a ... read more
Country Reports on Terrorism - Moldova (2009)
Moldova continued to work on implementation of its UN obligations related to terrorist financing. The Government of Moldova welcomed information regarding terrorist financing from the U.S. government and other bodies, and actively applied such information in its monitoring efforts through its Center ... read more
Criminal code of the Republic of Albania
In the fight against terrorism, the general provisions of Albania's legal framework are established to prevent and punish all kinds of crime, including terrorism. In accordance with the legislation of Albania, the legal provisions for the fight against terrorism are incorporated in penal law. Albania's ... read more
Criminal Code of the Republic of Bulgaria (1968, amended 2017)
Bulgaria prosecutes terrorism under several general provisions of the Penal Code, which has been amended multiple times since it was first enacted in 1968. In 2015, the National Assembly adopted amendments to the Penal Code that provide for the prosecution of individuals, including foreign terrorist ... read more
Criminal Code of the Republic of Slovenia (2008)
The new Criminal Code that entered into force in 2008 contains a wide list of terrorism related offences. Article 108 defines the criminal offence of terrorism, Article 109 financing of terrorism, Article 110 instigation and public praise of terrorist acts and Article 111 recruitment and training ... read more
Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Croatia (2009)
(1) This Act establishes the rules which guarantee that an innocent person shall not be convicted and that a punishment or some other measure shall be imposed on the person who commits a criminal offence, under the conditions stipulated by law and in lawful proceedings before the competent court. (2) ... read more
Croatian Anti Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Law (Official Gazette 87/2008)
This Law shall prescribe: 1.measures and actions in banking and non-banking financial operations, money-related and other operations taken for the purpose of the prevention and detection of money laundering and terrorist financing; 2.reporting entities subject to this Law obliged to implement ... read more
Croatian Counter-terrorism Strategy: challenges, prevention and response system (2013)
The Republic of Croatia is a transitional as well as a post-conflict country, building its international and security strategy on the principals of cooperative security and partnership in international relations. After the September 11, 2001, Croatia has accepted the goals of antiterrorist coalition ... read more
Croatian Parliament adopted on 18 December 2008 a set of important amendments to the Criminal Code in regards to counterterrorism provisions. Terrrorism is defined in Article 169. However, on 21 October 2011 the Croatian Parliament adopted the new Criminal Code which introduced important changes with ... read more
CTC Sentinel – Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, Issue August 2019
n our feature article, Michael Knights draws on six research visits to Iraq in 2018 and 2019 to document the expanding footprint region-by-region of pro-Iranian militias in Iraq that were previously labeled “Special Groups” by the United States and in some cases designated as terrorist ... read more
Current and future narratives and strategies of far-right and Islamist extremism (2019)
RAN POL and RAN C&N Current and future narratives and strategies of far-right and Islamist extremism, Stockholm 04-05 April 2019 On 4 and 5 April in Stockholm, the RAN Police an law enforcement (POL) and RAN Communication and Narratives (C&N) working groups meeting kicked off with a simple yet ... read more
Current Challenges of Sentenced Extremists for Prison Regimes
Violent extremists and terrorists do not only pose a considerable threat to European societies, for example, by committing severe terrorist attacks, they are also perceived as a very problematic group within prisons. The RAN Prison and Probation (P&P) and EuroPris meeting focused on security ... read more
Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans: Policy gaps and cooperation opportunities (2016)
The report "Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans: Policy gaps and cooperation opportunities" was produced by DiploFoundation under the project "Cybersecurity Capacity Building and Research Programme for South-Eastern Europe", implemented with the support of the Federal Department ... read more
DCAF Support to the Integrative Internal Security Governance (IISG) in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkan Counter-Terrorism Initiative (WBCTi) was recognised and widely supported by EU, regional and international security actors active in the Western Balkans (see separate briefing on WBCTi). The concept of Integrative Internal Security Governance (IISG) in the Western Balkans was ... read more
Department of State and USAID Joint Strategy on Countering Violent Extremism
Threats from violent extremism increasingly undermine security and development around the globe. From Afghanistan to Nigeria, terrorists seek to expand their reach and resonance by exploiting ongoing conflicts and insurgency, joining forces with criminal networks, establishing safe havens in weak and ... read more
Digital Citizens: Countering extremism online (2016)
The development of digital citizenship in our young people, to help them navigate new online challenges, has become an urgent need - yet there is a dearth of resources to assist educators. This report summarises the results of a pilot project which seeks to address this gap by developing, testing ... read more
Until 2016, Twitter was the online platform of choice for English-language Islamic State (IS) sympathizers. As a result of Twitter’s counter-extremism policies - including content removal - there has been a decline in activity by IS supporters. This outcome may suggest the company’s efforts ... read more
The discussion paper 'Root Causes of Radicalisation in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States' examines the diverse drivers of radicalization and violent extremism throughout Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (ECIS). The purpose of the analysis is to identify potential points ... read more
Does CVE Work? Lessons Learned from the Global effort to Counter Violent extremism (2015)
As a field of policy and practice, countering violent extremism (CVE) has emerged rapidly in recent years and represents the most significant development in counterterrorism over that time. Ideologically driven violent extremists are a primary threat to national and human security in the developed and ... read more
Doing digital youth work in a P/CVE context
Youth workers are best placed to reach young people online and to do effective digital work with them and one-on-one interventions. However, most European countries are still at the beginning of doing effective digital youth work in P/CVE, while practitioners often need more tools to be able to engage ... read more
Following the discussions in the Terrorism Working Party (TWP) and the joint TWP-COTER meeting in 2014 on the threat posed by the rise of violent extremism in the Western Balkans, recent terrorist attacks and arrests of several violent extremist leaders in the Western Balkans, it was agreed under ... read more
The Council on 4 December 2014 agreed on a set of guidelines to complement the Revised EU Strategy for Combating Radicalisation and Recruitment to Terrorism, endorsed in June 2014. Under point 2 of the guidelines "in order to ensure that new and emerging threats are effectively addressed, ... read more
Dynamics of Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Kosovo*
This Special Report explores the dynamics of radicalization and violent extremism in Kosovo* with a special focus on the flow of foreign fighters to Syria and Iraq as the most prominent symptom of a multifaceted religious militancy problem facing the country and the region of the Western Balkans. Part ... read more
Dynamics of Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Kosovo* (2016)
This Special Report explores the dynamics of radicalization and violent extremism in Kosovo* with a special focus on the flow of foreign fighters to Syria and Iraq as the most prominent symptom of a multifaceted religious militancy problem facing the country and the region of the Western Balkans. Part ... read more
Effective Approaches to Preventing Violent Extremism (20118)
This article will explore how to maximise the potential for positive peace impacts of different approaches to preventing violent extremism by applying principles from the peacebuilding field and a systems perspective. The article does not focus on the debate whether P/CVE initiatives should exist ... read more
Engaging with the Western Balkans, An Investment in Europe’s Security (2018)
EPSC Briefs are papers on topics chosen by the President of the European Commission. They are produced by the European Political Strategy Centre (EPSC), the European Commission’s in-house think tank. read more
Enhancing the Understanding of the Foreign Terrorist Fighters Phenomenon in Syria (2018)
The aim of this report is to expand understanding of the FTF phenomenon in Syria by examining why the interviewees chose to act in the way they did. The report records the reasons individual FTFs have given to explain their decision to leave their countries of residence or nationality to join armed ... read more
EU – Western Balkans Justice and Home Affairs ministerial forum - joint press statement (2018)
Council of the European Union PRESS RELEASE 550/18 - 05/10/2018 The Ministers of Justice and Home Affairs of Austria, representing the Presidency of the Council of the EU, together with the European Commission, represented by the European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, ... read more
EU Cybersecurity initiatives: working towards a more secure online environment (2017)
Since the adoption of the EU Cybersecurity Strategy in 2013, the European Commission has stepped up its efforts to better protect Europeans online. It has adopted a set of legislative proposals, in particular on network and information security, earmarked more than €600 million of EU investment ... read more
EU policy: preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online (2019)
The use of the internet for recruitment and the dissemination of violent extremist materials raises significant policy challenges for the European Union (EU), its Member States, and content sharing platforms (CSPs) 1 alike. This problem requires – through the eyes of the EU – a combination ... read more
EU terrorism situation and trend report (Europol) (2017)
This new edition of the yearly EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TE-SAT), which Europol has produced since 2007, provides a concise overview of the nature of terrorism that the EU faced in 2016. In this report you will find information on terrorist attacks that occurred in 2016 and the ... read more
EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TESAT) 2018
This 2018 edition of the annual TE-SAT provides an overview of the nature and volume of terrorism that the EU faced in 2017. Although the majority of Member States reported that they did not experience any terrorist attacks during the reporting period, the human suffering and the threat of attacks ... read more
EU-wide cybersecurity certification will soon be available for Internet-connected devices, enabling consumers to make more informed choices and making it easier for companies to market their smart products across Europe. Today, member states' ambassadors approved the proposed Cybersecurity Act, which ... read more
European Convention on the Compensation of Victims of Violent Crimes (1983)
DeutschEnglishfrançaisitalianoрусский This Convention puts upon States that become a Party to it the obligation to compensate the victims of intentional and violent offences resulting in bodily injury or death. The obligation to compensate is limited to offences committed ... read more
European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism (1977)
The Convention is designed to facilitate the extradition of persons having committed acts of terrorism. To this end, it lists the offences that Parties undertake not to consider as political offences, or as offences connected with political offences, or as offences inspired by political motives, ... read more
European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) (2017)
Although the phenomenon of foreign fighters is certainly not new, recent developments in Syria and Iraq have put this issue back on the European Union’s security agenda. The Western Balkan region is not an exception to this trend. Violent extremism in the region is generally perceived through ... read more
EUROPEAN UNION TERRORISM SITUATION AND TREND REPORT (2018)
In 2017 European countries were again hit by terrorist attacks and there were many innocent victims of this indiscriminate violence. It therefore goes without saying that combatting terrorism remains a top priority for Europol. To fight terrorism, it is essential to have optimal information exchange ... read more
EUROPOL Report: Terrorism Situation and Trend Report 2019 (TE-SAT)
In 2018, terrorism continued to constitute a major threat to security in EU Member States. Horrific attacks perpetrated by jihadists like those in Trèbes, Paris, Liège and Strasbourg killed a total of thirteen people and injured many more. In addition, one terrorist attack by a right-wing extremist ... read more
Evaluate your CVE Results: Projecting your Impact (2018)
This document provides standards of practice for monitoring, measuring and evaluating (MM&E) the results of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programs and projects, to include projected impact. It was developed based on existing good practice in the field and originally designed to be an internal ... read more
Evaluating Countering Violent Extremism Programming - Practice and Progress (2013)
Evaluating Countering Violent Extremism Programming - Practice and Progress By Naureen Chowdhury Fink, Peter Romaniuk And Rafia Barakat Source: Link read more
Explanatory Report to the European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism (2001)
The Council of Europe’s response to the terrorist attacks of unprecedented violence committed in the United States of America on 11 September 2001 was both firm and immediate. In its declaration of 12 September 2001, the Committee of Ministers immediately condemned "with the utmost force ... read more
Up until 2016, research on violent extremism in the Western Balkans was not thoroughly grounded in evidence-based research. It especially lacked rigor and comprehensive analyses of case studies for the entire region. This essentially gave birth to British Council’s Extremism Research Forum (ERF)1, ... read more
Through an analysis of empirical and non-empirical literature, this review examines treatment of the topic of Islamist radicalisation and violent extremism in the Western Balkans. This literature indicates that regional wars which took place from 1991 to 2001, along with poverty, national and ethnic ... read more
Final Draft WBCTi iPA 2018-2020
The EU Initiative on the Integrative and Complementary Approach to Counter-Terrorism and Violent Extremism in the Western Balkans (WBCTi) received significant support from EU institutions (European Commission, Council of the EU and the European External Action Service as well as the EU Counter ... read more
Final report of the High Level Expert Group on Fake News and Online Disinformation (2018)
The analysis presented in the Report starts from a shared understanding of disinformation as a phenomenon that goes well beyond the term "fake news". Disinformation as defined in this Report includes all forms of false, inaccurate, or misleading information designed, presented and promoted ... read more
In adopting its resolution 2253 (2015), the Security Council expressed its determination to address the threat posed to international peace and security by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da’esh)1 and associated individuals and groups, and emphasized the importance of ... read more
From Criminals to Terrorists and Back Quarterly Report Great Britain and Ireland Vol 2 (2019)
When it comes to terrorism, the 22nd of May is a black day for the United Kingdom. Indeed, first in 2013, soldier Lee Rigby was savagely murdered by two jihadists in Woolwich. Then in 2017, one jihadist, the British-Libyan 23-year-old Salman Abedi, affiliated to the terror group Islamic State (ISIS) ... read more
From Daesh to ‘Diaspora’: Tracing the Women and Minors of Islamic State (2018)
The self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) has been described as a hybrid terrorist organisation and conventional army, a religious, millenarian group, an insurgency, and a pseudo-state, amongst others. It produced and disseminated propaganda at an unprecedented rate, and reached a wider global audience ... read more
This publication was compiled as a part of the project “Countering disinformation in the V4 and the Balkan region: Mapping needs, building capacity, and generating civic activism” that aims to: - 1.increase communication and outreach capacities of civil society organisations that focus on countering ... read more
Frontlines - Young people at the forefront of preventing and responding to violent extremism (2019)
The Frontlines global report was developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), under the umbrella of the UNDP Youth Global Programme for Sustainable Development and Peace (Youth-GPS 2016–2020), and in collaboration with the Oslo Governance Centre (OGC). This new global research initiative ... read more
Gender equality in security sector reform in South East Europe (.PPT)
Gender equality in security sector reform in South East Europe Bojana Balon - Head of SEESAC read more
Good Practices in Supporting Victims of Terrorism within the Criminal Justice Framework
Every year, acts of terrorism kill, injure and harm thousands of innocent victims of all races, cultures and religious beliefs all over the world. In the past, victims of crime, including terrorism, have too often been the forgotten parties in the criminal justice system. In recent years, however, there ... read more
Grounds for the P-R-A Mechanism(s) in Republic of North Macedonia (2018)
Map of activities for the development of the P-R-A Mechanism(s) in the Republic of North Macedonia, concluded at the workshop, organized within the framework of the First Line Project. Between 26 – 28 March 2018 the EU-supported Project “First Line” led by Slovenia, Austria, Belgium, Czech ... read more
Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy - Strategic Engagement in Cybersecurity (2018)
This National Cybersecurity Strategy Guide is one of the most comprehensive overviews of what constitute successful cybersecurity strategies. It is the result of a unique, collaborative and equitable multi-stakeholder effort, which taps into the knowledge, experience and expertise of many organisations ... read more
UNODC launched the Handbook on Children Recruited and Exploited by Terrorist and Violent Extremist Groups: The Role of the Justice System, the first United Nations publication on the topic. The event was attended by representatives of 48 countries. "The world has been forced to face the reality ... read more
Handbook on gender dimensions of criminal justice responses to terrorism (2019)
The present publication is designed to complement existing tools that UNODC has developed, some of which provide guidance on the ratification and implementation of the universal legal instruments against terrorism, and others that are focused on strengthening specific aspects of the criminal ... read more
How does the Internet facilitate radicalization? (2017)
This paper looks at how the new possibilities provided by the Internet amplify and facilitate dynamics of radicalization into violent extremism (RVE), accelerate catalysts for engaging in radicalizing cognitive processes, and enable or ease access to radical discourses. It conceptualizes RVE into ... read more
Improving Mechanisms for Preventing Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Georgia (2018)
This report represents the analysis of qualitative research findings on violent extremism and radicalization in Georgia. The research covered the following regions: Kakheti, Kvemo Kartli, the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and Tbilisi. Within the context of the research, international practices with ... read more
This toolkit provides guidance to development practitioners and specialists to improve the design, monitoring and evaluation of programmes that focus on preventing violent extremism (PVE). In 2016, the UN Secretary-General put forward a Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism, which laid out the ... read more
The topic of violent extremism has increasingly become a part of policy discussions among domestic officials, international actors, academic researchers and civic activists in South East Europe over the past several years. This study, commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), is aimed ... read more
Integrative Internal Security Governance (IISG) in the Western Balkans (2017)
The integrative and complementary approach in the prevention of violent extremism and countering terrorism in the Western Balkans was applied in late 2015 at the EU level with the formal adoption of the “Council Conclusions on the Integrative and complemen tary approach to counter-terrorism and ... read more
Integrative Internal Security Governance (IISG) in the Western Balkans – Terms of Reference (2017)
IISG in the Western Balkans Terms of Reference adopted at the first IISG Board Meeting. read more
Internal Security Strategy for the European Union (2010)
This text, adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council at its meeting on 25 and 26 February 2010, was approved by the European Council on 25 and 26 March 2010. In December 2003, the European Union adopted the European security strategy, which looked at the external aspect of Europe’s security. ... read more
International Convention against the Taking of Hostages (1979)
Provides that "any person who seizes or detains and threatens to kill, to injure, or to continue to detain another person in order to compel a third party, namely, a State, an international intergovernmental organization, a natural or juridical person, or a group of persons, to do or abstain ... read more
International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (2005)
Covers a broad range of acts and possible targets, including nuclear power plants and nuclear reactors; Covers threats and attempts to commit such crimes or to participate in them, as an accomplice; Stipulates that offenders shall be either extradited or prosecuted; Encourages States to cooperate ... read more
International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings (1997)
Creates a regime of universal jurisdiction over the unlawful and intentional use of explosives and other lethal devices in, into, or against various defined public places with intent to kill or cause serious bodily injury, or with intent to cause extensive destruction of the public place. read more
International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (1999)
Requires parties to take steps to prevent and counteract the financing of terrorists, whether direct or indirect, through groups claiming to have charitable, social or cultural goals or which also engage in illicit activities such as drug trafficking or gun running; Commits States to hold those ... read more
International Police Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism (CT) in Turkey (Power Point Presentation)
Authors: - Ufuk G. YAVUZ Turkish National Police Director of International Relations/ Intelligence Department - Necati YILDIRIM Turkish National Police Director of International Relations/ CT Department read more
Internet organised crime threat assessment (2018)
Europol’s latest cybercrime report provides insights into emerging threats and key developments Cybercriminals are adopting creative new techniques to target their victims at an unprecedented pace and are constantly seeking methods to avoid law enforcement detection. To stay ahead of them, law enforcement should ... read more
Invisible Women: Gendered Dimensions of Return, Reintegration and Rehabilitation (2019)
The global study, Invisible Women: Gendered Dimensions of Return, Reintegration and Rehabilitation, conducted in partnership with the International Civil Society Action Network, responds to a pressing need for action-oriented research that improves our understanding of women’s roles in reintegration ... read more
ISIS-Related Arrests Pose Challenge for Moldova's Muslims (2015)
Four years ago, Moldova's Muslims, a tiny minority in this overwhelmingly Orthodox Christian country of 3.56 million, won the legal right to organize. But now, following the arrests of suspected collaborators with Islamic State, they face another daunting challenge - fighting the stereotype that ... read more
Islamic radicalism in the Balkans (2016)
Balkan countries are among Europe’s top exporters of volunteers fighting for radical Islamic organisations such as Daesh and Jabhat al-Nusra. The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) estimates that over 300 fighters from Kosovo have travelled to warzones in Iraq and Syria, while 330 fighters ... read more
Islamic State (IS) has used English-language magazines as a crucial component of its propaganda strategy, particularly targeting Muslims living in the West. This paper provides a quick reference guide to IS’s English-language magazines released between June 2014 and September 2017 examining key ... read more
Joint Action Plan on Counter-Terrorism for the Western Balkans (2018)
Joint Action Plan outlines a concrete level of ambition and focus common to all Western Balkans partners, as well as related EU support in the area of Counter-Terrorism, including Preventing and Countering of Violent Extremism. The five Counter-Terrorism objectives in this plan should provide a ... read more
Journalists' guide - Violent Extremism: Definition and Terminology (2018)
This guide is an effort by the Kosovo* Center for Security Studies (KCSS) to address, in cooperation with Kosovo media, the absence of a compendium of the terminology and practices, in order to properly respond to the need for more accurate and substantive surveys and reporting on the phenomenon ... read more
Journey to Extremism in Africa - Drivers, Incentives and the Tipping Point for Recruitment (2017)
The report presents the results of a two-year UNDP Africa study aimed to generate improved understanding about the incentives and drivers of violent extremism, as expressed by recruits to the continent’s deadliest groups themselves. read more
Managing violent extremist prisoners: fundamental issues • Prisoner radicalization is not in itself a threat to the prison administration or society if not connected to violence. Not all radicalization is negative or a precursor to violent extremism. Only a very small number of radicals actually ... read more
In the Criminal Code of Bosnia and Herzegovina (“Official Gazette of BiH”, nos. 3/03, 32/03, 37/03, 54/04, 61/04, 30/05, 53/06, 55/06, 32/07 & 8/10) after Article 162a., a new Article 162b. shall be added to read as follows: “Article 162b. (Unlawful Establishing and Joining Foreign Paramilitary ... read more
Law No. 656/07.12.2002. on the Prevention and Sanctioning Money Laundering (2002)
This Law establishes measures on the prevention and combating money laundering in Romania. read more
Law on fight against terrorism of Turkey - Act Nr. 3713
Aims to aggravate the terms of imprisonment and punishments applicable to terrorists, to journalists who publish declarations emanating from terrorist organizations, to people who propogate against the unity of the state and to people and institutions that provide assistance to terrorist organizations. ... read more
Law on Money Laundering Prevention and Other Criminal Proceeds and Financing Terrorism (2008)
This Law shall lay down the measures and actions for detection and prevention of money laundering and other criminal proceeds and financing terrorism. read more
Law on prevention and combating money laundering and terrorism financing (2008)
On 27th October 2005 modifications to the Law on Prevention and Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing were adopted, through which the Resolution 1267 (2001) of the UN security Council was partially implemented and consequently, new modifications were introduced to the Criminal Code of ... read more
Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (2008)
The purpose of this law is to prevent laundering of money and proceeds, derived from criminal offences, as well as, the financing of terrorism. read more
Definition of terrorist financing and other related criminal acts: Articles 97 – Article 103 read more
Lessons from Strengthening Capacity in Countering Violent Extremism (2018)
About the Report This report explores lessons from a three-year project by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) to strengthen the capacity of individuals and organizations working to address violent extremism in their home communities. The findings and lessons are for funders and practitioners ... read more
Making a difference: the dissemination and implementation of RAN EDU lessons for PVE-E (2019)
Since November 2015, educational professionals and experts have met in a series of RAN EDU meetings to discuss how best to contribute to the prevention of violent extremism through education (PVE-E). Practitioners from all tiers of formal education have showcased promising projects and presented lessons ... read more
Mandate of the Terrorism Prevention Branch
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) began to focus on counter-terrorism issues in 1999. Following the approval in 2002 of a strengthened programme of activities, UNDOC's Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) was mandated to provide, upon request, technical assistance to Member States for ... read more
Manifesto for Education – Empowering Educators and Schools
The RAN paper entitled “Manifesto for Education – Empowering Educators and Schools”, intended for the group of people who have the potential to be some of the most influential in the lives of our young people and to help them truly prevent violent extremism (the educator, the school, the partners ... read more
DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, and amending Directives 2009/138/EC and 2013/36/EU read more
Measures Against the Financing of Terrorism Act (2003, as amanded 2008)
According to the Measures Against the Financing of Terrorism Act anyone who knows that certain operations or transactions are intended to finance terrorism must report them to the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the State Agency for National Security. This Act defines the measures against the ... read more
Moldova: Law No. 54-XV of 2005 on Combating Extremist Activity (draft) (2005)
Moldova: Law No. 54-XV of 2005 on Combating Extremist Activity [Republic of Moldova], 23 May 2005, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/4c3d797a2.html [accessed 13 August 2018] read more
Monitoring and Impact Assessment
Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) places important emphasis on measuring and assessing the impact and relevance of its activities, as a means to ensuring that the technical assistance provided is efficient, sustainable and most importantly, responsive ... read more
Monitoring Radicalisation: A Framework for Risk Indicators (2017)
Radicalisation processes impacting on disaffected and indoctrinated persons and the later involvement of some of them in acts of terrorism are of growing concern for European citizens, their governments and the wider international community. Addressing this threat requires effective prevention policies ... read more
Montenegro - Countering violent extremism strategy 2016-2018
The Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Strategy has been developed as part of the Government of Montenegro’s effort to effectively address the problems of radicalization and violent extremism. It represents an integral part of the Government of Montenegro’s multifaceted contribution to the ... read more
The coordinated acting of the Montenegrin authorities resulted in the production of a new Strategy for the Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism, Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing1 aimed at ensuring stability, the protection of life and property of citizens. The Strategy incorporated security ... read more
Cooperation between the two fields is important. Exit workers and probation officers, as well as other relevant professionals, discussed the challenges and possibilities of working together. Agreeing on common guiding principles (building a trusting relationship with the client and working to ... read more
Munich Security Report 2022 - Turning the Tide – Unlearning Helplessness
Bibliographic data: Tobias Bunde, Sophie Eisentraut, Natalie Knapp, Randolf Carr, Julia Hammelehle, Isabell Kump, Luca Miehe, and Amadée Mudie-Mantz, “Munich Security Report 2022: Turning the Tide – Unlearning Helplessness,” Munich: Munich Security Conference, February 2022, ... read more
National Counterterrorism Strategy of the Republic of North Macedonia (2018-2022)
The Government of the Republic North Macedonia, in accordance with its commitments to reform the intelligence and security services in the security sector, is pleased to present its third National Counterterrorism Strategy (CT). The present document is aligned with the strategies for countering terrorism ... read more
National Security Strategy of Croatia (2002)
This document underlines the importance of implementing a series of specific measures for the purpose of neutralising security risks such as terrorism and organised crime. These measures comprise the following: establishment of an efficient system of border control in the Republic of Croatia; deepening ... read more
National Security Strategy of the Republic of Bulgaria (2011)
It defines national policy as an integral part in the efforts of the global democratic community to extend the zone of stability, co-operation and prosperity through neutralisation of global threats, a key aspect of which is terrorism. read more
NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA (2009)
The National Security Strategy of the Republic of Serbia (hereinafter: the National Security Strategy) is the most important strategic document that defines the basis of security policy in the protection of national interests of the Republic of Serbia. Starting point of national security strategy ... read more
National Strategy for Counterterrorism of the United States of America (2018)
Today's terrorist landscape is more fluid and complex than eve r. For this reason, counterterrorism remains a top priority for this Administration. Our principal terrorist enemies are radical Islamist terrorist groups that seek to conduct attacks globally, violate our borders, and radicalize and ... read more
Released in 2011, this national strategy guides domestic CVE activities across the federal government. This strategy outlines how the Federal Government will support and help empower American communities and their local partners in their grassroots efforts to prevent violent extremism. The strategy ... read more
National strategy for fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism (2017)
Money laundering is a gradual process of conversion of income collected from illegal activities in funds deriving from seemingly legal sources, which real source, nature and ownership cannot be revealed. Financing of terrorism is a process of providing and collecting assets or funds in any way, ... read more
National strategy for the prevention and countering of terrorism for 2017–2021 (Serbia)
The National Strategy for the Prevention and Countering of Terrorism for 2017–2021 defines the basic and lasting commitments, values and objectives of the policy of the Republic of Serbia in the field of prevention and countering of terrorism, and establishes a strategic-doctrinal framework of a ... read more
The Government of the Republic of Kosovo* has indicated the will to fight against informal economy, money laundering, financing of terrorism and financial crimes. This has been done by drafting and implementing a wide range of national legislation to comply with international standards and by establishing ... read more
National Strategy of The Republic of North Macedonia For Countering Violent Extremism (2018)
The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, in accordance with its commitments to reform the intelligence and security services in the security sector, is pleased to present its first state strategy for Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). The present document is aligned with the strategies ... read more
National Survey on Bullying and Violent Extremism In the Education System of Albania (2017)
The “National survey on bullying and violent extremism in the education system of Albania ” was commissioned by Council of Europe to address the lack of current, reliable evidence about the nature and prevalence of bullying and violent extremism in the Albania education context, and to provide ... read more
No widespread support for religious extremists in North Macedonia and the Balkans (2015)
One lurking danger that is constantly on the agenda of any government in the Balkans is the threat of the growing radical Islamist community. This is a pressing concern as there is a sizeable Muslim population in the region. It ranges from more than 90% in Kosovo to 45% in Bosnia and Herzegovina ... read more
Organization of the Terrorism Prevention Branch
Located within the Division for Treaty Affairs of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) relies on the services of nearly 50 staff at headquarters in Vienna and in the field to ensure the planning, delivery, coordination and management of counter-terrorism ... read more
OSCE activities to Counter FTF Phenomenon
The OSCE is well equipped to contribute to countering the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) with its comprehensive approach to security, its dedicated Action against Terrorism Unit with the Transnational Threats Department (TNTD/ATU), its network of 16 field operations in South-Eastern ... read more
OSCE Activities to Prevent and Counter VERLT
Countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism following a multi-dimensional approach is a strategic focus area for OSCE counter-terrorism activities (PC.DEC/1063). The OSCE has adopted a comprehensive ministerial declaration on this issue. read more
OSCE Consolidated Framework for the Fight Against Terrorism
The OSCE’s contribution to broader international efforts against terrorism was given particular impetus with the adoption of the Bucharest Plan of Action for Combating Terrorism in December 2001 and the OSCE Charter on Preventing and Combating Terrorism in December 2002. Over the past ten years, the ... read more
OSCE Counter-Terrorism Network (CTN) Newsletter No. 121 (March - April 2018)
OSCE Counter-Terrorism Network (CTN) Newsletter No. 121 (March - April 2018) read more
OSCE Handbook on Data Collection in support of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
This handbook provides an overview of data collection practices that may assist countries in developing or improving systems to capture useful statistics on national Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes. read more
The EU Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) met in Luxembourg on 7–8 October. The Council was chaired by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo. The first item on the agenda for the meeting of home affairs ministers on 8 October was combatting the sexual abuse of children. The Council adopted ... read more
P-R-A Mechanism (Concept Paper)
The “Prevent-Refer-Address” (P-R-A) is a concept for setting up efficient inter-agency platforms in each of the WB Beneficiaries, intended to prevent, refer and address cases of Radicalisation leading to Violent Extremism and Terrorism. While established primarily at the state level, the arrangement ... read more
Partnership with International, Regional and Sub-regional Organizations
Where possible, activities draw on existing UNODC in-house expertise, such as that in Anti-Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Corruption, as well as in the Justice Section and Legal Advisory Section. The Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) pays special attention to maximizing the impact of its work ... read more
Partnership with United Nations System Entities
The Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been actively contributing to the work of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) ever since its establishment in 2005, thus ensuring that UNODC's counter-terrorism work is ... read more
Perception of threats and challenges of cybercrime in the Eastern Partnership (2019)
Results of threat mapping exercise sessionsinArmenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and UkraineFebruary-May 2018 Information about common cybercrime threats and challenges usually comes numerous sources, both nationally and internationally. However, without proper analysis and placement in the ... read more
Perspectives on the future of women, gender, & violent extremism (2019)
Edited by: Audrey Alexander Contributors by: jacob Davey, Julia Ebner, Vese Kelemendi, Sara Mahmood, Devorah Mrgolin About the Program on Extremism The Program on Extremism at George Washington University provides analysis on issues related to violent and non-violent extremism. The Program spearheads ... read more
Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism
Violent extremism is an affront to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. It undermines peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. No country or region is immune from its impacts. read more
Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism : report of the UN Secretary-General A/70/674 (2015)
In the Plan, the Secretary-General calls for a comprehensive approach encompassing not only essential security-based counter-terrorism measures but also systematic preventive steps to address the underlying conditions that drive individuals to radicalize and join violent extremist groups. The Plan ... read more
Police prevention and countering of far-right and far-left extremism (2018)
In Europe, extremism —both right-and left-wing —is in a state of flux. While perceptions of immigration, Islam and terrorism are shaping the far right, a new dynamic in the right-wing extremism landscape is influencing the far left, albeit partly as an autonomous development. The police need ... read more
We are pleased to announce the publication of the Post-conference Report for the Seventh Regional (Jumbo) Security Coordination Conference titled "Security Cooperation in the Western Balkans - Challenges and Lessons from Pandemics to War in Ukraine", which was held on 17-18 November 2022. The ... read more
In resolution 2178 (2014), the Security Council addresses the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters and requests the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate to support the Counter-Terrorism Committee in three key areas: (a) Identification of gaps in Member States’implementation ... read more
Preventing Radicalisation to Terrorism and Violent Extremism (2016)
In recent years, the processes of radicalisation leading to violent extremism have greatly evolved. The variety of ideologies that provide inspiration for extremist groups is growing and include religious inspired extremism, left wing, anarchist and right wing ideologies as well as nationalist and ... read more
Preventing Terrorism and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terroirsm
Terrorism is a denial of democracy and of human rights, which are at the very core of the OSCE. No country in the OSCE area or beyond is immune to the threat of terrorism: it is real, pervasive and multifaceted, but it should be carefully assessed to ensure that it is neither exaggerated nor minimized. ... read more
Based on the Secretary-General’s Plan of Action to prevent violent extremism and Sustainable Development Goal 16, UNDP has developed a global framework called 'Preventing Violent Extremism through Inclusive Development and the Promotion of Tolerance and Respect for Diversity'. This framework highlights ... read more
The Global Meeting on ‘Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) through Promoting Inclusive Development, Tolerance and Respect for Diversity’, organised by UNDP’s Oslo Governance Centre and the Governance and Peacebuilding Cluster in the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support was held in Oslo on 14-16 ... read more
In recent years, the world has witnessed new waves of violent extremism that have taken the lives of many innocent people. Whether based on religious, ethnic or political grounds, extremist ideologies glorify the supremacy of a particular group, and oppose a more tolerant and inclusive society. ... read more
Prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing act (2007)
The Act on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing was adopted in July 2007 and came into force as a whole at the end of January 2008. On its basis, several executive regulations were adopted. The new Law has replaced the previous Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and ... read more
Prevention of Violent Extremism: Teachers’ manual (2018)
The “Prevention of Violent Extremism: Teacher’s Guide” key objectives are to raise the awareness of institutions working in this field, foster cooperation with the community, and build institutional capacities to better address the challenges they face. Available also in Albanian and Serbian ... read more
Profiles on counter-terrorism capacity: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Taking into account the geo-strategic position of Bosnia and Herzegovina (hereafter B&H), as a country situated in South-East Europe, its institutions attach great importance to the prevention of and fight against all types of terrorism. Through its actions, B&H has reaffirmed its position ... read more
This guide summarises our longstanding experiences in the field of civic education, prevention, and radicalisation. It draws on various offline and online projects with youths from various religious and ethnic backgrounds and builds upon several years of training and consultancy ... read more
Protocol amending the European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism (2005)
The main features of the Amending Protocol are the following: the list of offences to be "depoliticised" has been extended considerably to cover all the offences described in the relevant UN anti-terrorist Conventions and Protocols. the introduction of a simplified amendment procedure, ... read more
Establishes a legal regime applicable to acts against fixed platforms on the continental shelf that is similar to the regimes established against international aviation. read more
Adapts the changes to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation to the context of fixed platforms located on the continental shelf. read more
Extends the provisions of the Montreal Convention to encompass terrorist acts at airports serving international civil aviation read more
Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft (2010 )
Supplements the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft by expanding its scope to cover different forms of aircraft hijackings, including through modern technological means; Incorporates the provisions of Beijing Convention relating to a threat or conspiracy to commit an offence. read more
Criminalizes the use of a ship as a device to further an act of terrorism; Criminalizes the transport on board a ship various materials knowing that they are intended to be used to cause, or in a threat to cause, death or serious injury or damage to further an act of terrorism; Criminalizes ... read more
As the experts highlighted, the Rabat Plan of Action on the prohibition of advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence aims to facilitate and reinforce the implementation and protection of human rights in this difficult context. read more
This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, focuses on Islamist radicalisation and violent extremism in the EU and has two aims: 1) to explore and ... read more
Radicalisation in the digital era - The use of the internet in 15 cases of terrorism and extremism
We live in a digital era. In the UK alone 85 per cent of homes have internet access. As society increasingly embraces the internet, so opportunities for those wishing to use it for terrorism have grown. The internet offers terrorists and extremists the capability to communicate, collaborate and convince. ... read more
Based on an in-depth literature review, ICCT Visiting Research Fellow Dr. Alex P. Schmid explores theterms ‘radicalisation’, ‘de-radicalisation’ and ‘counter-radicalisation’ and the discourses surroundingthem. Much of the literature on radicalisation focuses on Islamist extremism and ... read more
Radicalisationin Bulgaria: Threats and Trends (2015)
The phenomena of radicalisation today develop and change at high speed, with their extreme forms manifested globally. The destructive dimensions of (violent) Islamist or right-wing radicalisation have become dramatically visible in Europe posing serious challenges to European societies at large. This ... read more
Radicalization and foreign fighters in the Kosovo* context – An analysis of international media coverage (2018) Kosovar Centre for Security Studies (KCSS) in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) has published the findings of the report “Radicalization ... read more
RAN - Individual case management: When and how to intervene?
RAN LOCAL Individual case management: When and how to intervene? Milan 13-14 November 2019 During this meeting, experienced local coordinators and case managers focused on the general set-up and ways to conduct effective individual case management in the prevention ... read more
RAN EXIT Gender-specific approaches in exit work
The topic of gender has been discussed extensively within and outside RAN over the past few years. The focus has been directed at gender differences and the role gender plays in the process of radicalisation. However, research on gender and deradicalisation has found that 'even though gender is ... read more
RAN guidelines for effective alternative and counter-narrative campaigns (GAMMMA+) (2017)
If you want to develop effective alternative and counter-narratives, then these guidelines are for you! The RAN ́s Communication and Narratives working group (RAN C&N) has developed the following practical guidelines for carrying out effective alternative and counter-narrative campaigns. ... read more
RAN paper: Multi-agency working and preventing violent extremism I (2018)
This issue paper: • Introduces different models of MAW (Section 2) •Discusses the importance of threat and hazard specification (i.e. specifying the threat of concern (Section 3) • Summarises key lessons gleaned from relevant meetings of the RAN H&SC working group (Section4). A ... read more
Hundreds of convicted terrorist or extremist offenders will be released from prisons across Europe in the next few years. In addition, many other prisoners have been radicalised. With these developments in mind, presentations from Denmark, Lower-Saxony (Germany), Bavaria (Germany), Belgium, the Netherlands ... read more
Member States will be confronted with the release of detainees who were convicted for violent extremism or even terrorism. This brings challenges for society in terms of risk management and resocialisation. Police across Europe need to be aware of these challenges and need to be prepared to play a matching ... read more
This ex post paper is written for both policymakers and first-line practitioners engaging or dealing with violent far-right extremists and Islamist extremists. This paper can serve as a guideline for practitioners and policymakers involved in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE).We list ... read more
Rehabilitation, especially when addressing radicalised and terrorist offenders, is not optional. Our criminal justice and prison services are currently facing increasing numbers of offenders convicted of terrorism-related domestic crimes or assessed as radicalised, as well as returning foreign terrorist ... read more
RAN RVT Evaluating the impact of testimonies by victims of terrorism (2019)
This paper highlights the importance of evaluating testimonies, and provides practical recommendations to support practitioners in developing the evaluation process. It includes step-by-step guidelines and a summary of the main challenges. Practitioners and policymakers agree that evaluation is a ... read more
RAN YOUNG – Policy Recommendations (2018)
Young people constitute by far the highest percentage of individuals joining violent extremist groups Young people were previously considered merely as the source of the radicalisation problem, but now we realise they are also an underexplored resource in the fight against extremism. According to ... read more
RAN YOUNG How to develop your own PVE initiative (2019)
RAN YOUNG How to develop your own PVE initiative, Amsterdam 25-27 March 2019 The RAN YOUNG Empowerment Academy (RYEA) held its first session from 25 to 27 March: participants were trained in the use of group and personal development tools, attended workshops, learnt about the process of radicalisation ... read more
Recommendations from Western Balkan Youth on Preventing Violent Extremism (2017)
On 23-25 April 2017, Austrian OSCE Chairmanship-in-Office brought together in Sarajevo a group of youth from the Western Balkan region to discuss the prevention of violent extremism. This is a summary of the most important recommendations that the group identified from their experience, and will ... read more
Over the past two years there has been a marked increase in the attention given to the issue of preventing and countering violent extremism in the Balkans. This reflects global worries about ISIS-inspired violence in Syria and Iraq, but also attacks committed in ISIS’s name in other countries, ... read more
RELIGIOUS RADICALISM AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN ALBANIA (2015)
This study has collected, generated, and analyzed data on the phenomenon of religious radicalization and violent extremism with the aim of informing policymaking and stakeholders involved in addressing this phenomenon and the challenges interrelated with it. The research methodology approaches ... read more
Report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat. read more
Report on cybersecurity competence building trends in OECD countries (2016)
The research, conducted by DiploFoundation and commissioned by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, identifies and reviews key trends and policy options for building competences in cybersecurity in ten OECD countries (Austria, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, the ... read more
The emergence of new security threats in recent years, such as radicalisation and terrorism captured the attention of the RCC participants from South East Europe (SEE). The RCC participants, consequently, have called on the RCC to engage and contribute to addressing this pernicious phenomenon. read more
The report provides an overview of the year 2016, unveils the steps made by the RCC towards strengthening coordination and cooperation on countering radicalization and violent extremism at national and regional levels, under the political umbrella of the SEECP. It puts forward recommendations that ... read more
REPORT: Albania’s Anti-Terrorism Steps
Despite limited resources, Albania has continued to support the global war on terrorism and is an active country in the global anti-terror fight. The fight against terrorism is and remains one of the main priorities of our government. Albania is committed to serve the goal of national and international ... read more
REPORT: Albania’s Anti-Terrorism Steps
-Despite limited resources, Albania has continued to support the global war on terrorism and is an active country in the global anti-terror fight. The fight against terrorism is and remains one of the main priorities of our government. Albania is committed to serve the goal of national and international ... read more
Republic of North Macedonia ] Criminal Code
North Macedonia - Criminal Code (consolidated version with the amendments from March 2004, June 2006, January 2008 and September 2009) Came into effect: 1 November 1996, read more
Researching Violent Extremism: The State of Play (2019)
The study of violent extremism is entering a new phase, with shifts in academic focus and policy direction, as well as a host of new and continuing practical and ethical challenges. This chapter will present an overview of the challenges ahead and discuss some strategies for improving the state ... read more
Resilience in the Western Balkans, Report No.36 (2017)
Upon her return from a visit to the region, on 6 March 2017, HR/VP Federica Mogherini stated that ‘the Balkans can easily become one of the chessboards where the big power game can be played’. Three days later the European Council held a discussion on the region and the European Council President’s ... read more
Resolution of the UN Security Council - 2178 (2014) on Foreign Terrorist Fighters
Resolution 2178 requires countries to take certain steps to address the FTF threat, including to prevent suspected FTFs from entering or transiting their territories and to have laws to prosecute FTFs. It also calls on states to undertake various steps to improve international cooperation in ... read more
Rethinking security: Western Balkans as a security provider (2018)
Taking place after the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Sofia were the six flagship initiatives for the region were introduced, including the Initiative to Reinforce Engagement on Security and Migration (European Commission 2018), the London Summit provides a solid basis to pose the question: where ... read more
Returning from violence: How to tackle the Foreign fighters' problem in the Western Balkans (2018)
The new publication of IFAT (Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade) is focused on the phenomenon of radicalization of the young people from the EU and Western Balkans who are consequently leaving to Syria and Iraq to join the fighting. Until 2017 about 5000 such individuals came from ... read more
Right-Wing Extremism in Romania (2003)
According to the law concerning Romania’s national security, it is the competence of the Romanian Intelligence Service to identify totalitarian and extremist activities. The law uses only an implicit definition of “extremism “. According to the law on national security, “the initiation, ... read more
Salafism in America - History, Evolution, Radicalization (2018)
Salafism, a complex and multifaceted conservative global Islamic movement, has become a topic of increased interest among a range of scholars over the last decade. Although worthy of study in its own right, the Salafi movement often attracts attention because certain components of it provide much ... read more
Security Issues in the Western Balkans - CSF Policy Brief No. 05 (2018)
This brief is based on a compilation of views, opinions, insights, and conclusions on fostering talent in security and law enforcement institutions and countering terrorism and violent extremism in the Western Balkans (WB) region contributed by the civil society organizations and key stakeholders ... read more
Security Public Opinion Survey (#SecuriMeter) 2021: “Attitudes towards security: Perceptions of security and threats in Western Balkans” 1st Special edition of the Balkan Barometer Survey Public Opinion Survey - Analytical report The region finds it very important to work on addressing ... read more
SEDM-CC/PMSC Joint statement SEDM Ministers of Defence meeting, Belgrade, 11. october 2018.
SEDM-CC/PMSC Joint statement SEDM Ministers of Defence meeting, Belgrade, 11. october 2018. Ministers of Defense of the Southeastern Europe Defence Ministerial (SEDM) Process met in Belgrade on 11th October 2018, strongly determined to promote lasting peace, stability and security in the region ... read more
Radicalization, violent extremism, terrorism, and foreign fighters are interconnected phenomena. No part of the world is safe from them, and these threats are recently on increase. Radicalization leading to the outflow of foreign terrorist fighters is a phenomenon with a serious presence in South ... read more
Sketch of a Social Ecology Model for Explaining Homegrown Terrorist Radicalisation (2017)
The study of homegrown jihadi terrorist radicalisation has veered from early efforts to theorise what was happening, which were often insufficiently grounded in empirical evidence, to a reticence to theorise much at all, given the perceived complexity of the phenomenon. Yet knowledge acquisition ... read more
Slovenian Action Plan in the Fight Against Terrorism (2001)
Slovenia confirms its solidarity with the United States and its participation in the international anti-terrorist coalition. Slovenia is determined to participate in the activities of this coalition to the best of its abilities; The Government and the Council for National Security are closely ... read more
Strategic Implementation Plan for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism (2016)
In 2011, the United States adopted the Strategy for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States (Strategy) and a corresponding Strategic Implementation Plan. Since publication, the mission to prevent violent extremism has progressed, and violent extremist threats ... read more
Strategy of Bosnia and Herzegovina for preventing and combating terrorism 2015-2020
The Strategy of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Prevention and Combating Terrorism (hereinafter referred to as the Counter-Terrorism Strategy) is endorsed to pursue combating terrorism and terrorism-related phenomena in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as in order to meet the commitments undertaken ... read more
STRATEGY ON PREVENTION OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM AND RADICALISATION LEADING TO TERRORISM 2015-2020
Government of the Republic of Kosovo is responsible for ensuring the protection and security of its inhabitants, together with the protection of their rights to freedom of opinion and religion. Inthis regard, the Government is determined to draft a strategy that will address, in a responsiblemanner, ... read more
Summary of the Study on Cyber Security (and Online Radicalisation) in the Western Balkans is an addition to Regional Cooperation Council’s study “A NEW VIRTUAL BATTLEFIELD - How to prevent online radicalisation in the cybersecurity realm of the Western Balkans, commissioned by the RCC and funded ... read more
TALKING POINTS OF THE HEAD OF POLITICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE REGIONAL COOPERATION COUNCIL (RCC), MR. AMER KAPETANOVIĆ PARADIGM CHANGE IN AFGHANISTAN - „Human security, transnational crime and terrorism: Old, new and emerging security threats in the wake of Taliban Caliphate establishment“ ... read more
Terrorism and the Media - A Handbook for Journalists (2017)
Original title: Les médias face au terrorisme : manuel pour les journalistes Published in 2017 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO has launched a handbook for journalists related to the coverage of terrorism, authored by Jean-Paul Marthoz. The publication ... read more
Terrorism, Diplomacy, and State Communications (2018)
In countering the communications of terrorist organisations, states face a number of distinct challenges. Blatant lying can be at the expense of a state’s authority, credibility, and instrumental effectiveness. Effective state communications need to be integrated, multidimensional and persuasive. ... read more
This brief was supported by the European Fund for the Balkans – a joint initiative of European Foundations, including the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the King Baudouin Foundation and the ERSTE Foundation through the 2018 Think and Link Regional Policy Programme. The publication is accessible free ... read more
The Concept of Countering Violent Extremism
After the terrorist attacks in Paris, Europe is stepping up repressive measures to combat terrorism. Yet, prevention and the “soft” aspects of counterterrorism measures must also be kept in mind. The concept of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), in conjunction with peace and development ... read more
The Concept of Countering Violent Extremism (2015)
This analysis explores the concept of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), which is designed to work in conjunction with peace and development efforts in order to provide a "soft" approach towards countering terrorism. After describing the origins and evolution of the CVE concept, which ... read more
The Criminal Code of the Republic of Moldova (2002)
The Criminal Code of the Republic of Moldova No. 985-XV dated 18.04.2002 Republished: Official Monitor of the Republic of Moldova No. 72-74/195 dated 14.04.2009 Official Monitor of the Republic of Moldova No. 128-129/1012 dated 13.09.2002 read more
The Lure of the Syrian War: the foreign fighters’ Bosnian Contigent (2015)
The Lure of the Syrian War: The Foreign Fighters’ Bosnian Contingent is based on extensive research that examined the dynamics of the civil war in Syria and the role of foreign fighters, especially those from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It provides the first comprehensive analysis of the foreign ... read more
The Media Literacy index (2018)
The 2018 Media Literacy index of the Open Society Institute in Sofia says Balkan countries are the most susceptible in Europe to 'fake' news – owing to their highly controlled media, low educational levels and low levels of trust in society. For a second consecutive year, the index assess the potential ... read more
The New Lure of the Syrian War – the foreign fighters’ Bosnian Contigent (2016)
The departure of citizens from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to battlefields in Syria and Iraq, and the possibility of their return, is obviously worrying; but this is not the most immanent security threat facing BiH, which continues to be constrained by a peace agreement that embodied rather than ... read more
The Radicalisation Awareness Network Leaflet
A leaflet of the Radicalisation Awareness Network, you can find leaflet translated in Bosnian and Serbian language. read more
The refugee and migrant crisis: new pressing challenges for CVE policies
All over Europe, Member States should be asking themselves whether their CVE agenda is up to date. The recent surge of right-wing extremism and growing polarisation, both fuelled by the migrant crisis, are not on the CVE agenda in many countries. At the same time, radicalisation and recruitment ... read more
The return of foreign fighters to EU soil, Ex-post evaluation (2018)
Since the Syrian conflict began in 2011, thousands of EU nationals have travelled or attempted to travel in conflict zones in Iraq and Syria to join insurgent terrorist groups, such as ISIL/Da’esh (‘Islamic State’). Of those, it has been estimated that around 30 % have already returned to their ... read more
The right fit? The role of inclusive dialogue in preventing violent extremism (2018)
struggle for agency wields violence, is inclusive dialogue the right way to respond? If it is part of the toolbox, what are its strengths and limitations in engaging with radical or violent extremist groups? What emerging lessons can help to ensure that inclusive dialogue ‘does no harm’ in the efforts ... read more
The new OSCE Guidebook on “The Role of Civil Society in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism: A focus on South-Eastern Europe” is the first in a series of resources produced by the Transnational Threat Department/ Action ... read more
The role of police online in PVE and CVE: It takes a network to defeat an extremist network (2018)
Social media are a major asset for extremists. Police attempting to prevent and counter extremism cannot leave the online dimension untouched. But what are their options? In this paper, we introduce some approaches that police could use as part of their online contribution to preventing and countering ... read more
The role of sports and leisure activities in preventing and countering violent extremism (2019)
RAN YF&C The role of sports and leisure activities in preventing and countering violent extremism, Lisbon 06-07 March 2019 Sports events and organisations are too precious for society to allow extremists to misuse them for their hideous activities. A mixture of repressive and positive measures ... read more
The role of victims in strengthening social cohesion after a period of violence (2019)
Recent European history has left a traumatic legacy of vast communities affected by prolonged periods of violence and thousands of victims and survivors who, despite the current absence of violence, have to deal with the rise of severely polarised societies. In addition, victims feel isolated and abandoned ... read more
In recent years, a great deal of attention has been directed at understanding why and how individuals can be mobilized to support or commit acts of violent extremism and terrorism, and whether there are intervention points along the process of radicalization or mobilization which offer ... read more
The State Agency for National Security Act (Bulgaria)
This Act governs the internal organisation and functioning of the State Agency for National Security, the status of its personnel and the powers and duties of its officers. The State Agency for National Security, hereunder to be referred to as "the Agency", shall be a specialised body under ... read more
The Terrorism Recidivism Study (TRS): Examining Recidivism Rates for Post-9/11 Offenders (2019)
Abstract: This study examines recidivism rates of offenders convicted of terrorism-related offenses post-9/11 in the United States (N=561). In total, nine offenders recidivated while incarcerated or upon release. Of the 247 who were released during the course of the study, four recidivated. This indicates ... read more
The Travelers: American Jihadists in Syria and Iraq (2018)
This study reflects the most comprehensive, publicly available accounting of Americans who traveled to join jihadist groups in Syria and Iraq since 2011. It identifies 64 travelers, the largest available sample to date. These individuals, and their stories, were uncovered during a multi-year investigation. ... read more
The United Kingdom’s Strategy for Countering Terrorism (2018)
Our response to counter-terrorism is built on an approach that unites the public and private sectors, communities, citizens and overseas partners around the single purpose to leave no safe space for terrorists to recruit or act. Our strategy, CONTEST, is the framework that enables us to organise ... read more
The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy - Resolution A/RES/60/288 (2006)
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy on 8 September 2006. The strategy is a unique global instrument to enhance national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism. Through its adoption that all Member States have agreed the first time to ... read more
The Use of Social Media by United States Extremists (2018)
New data and analysis: Social media use by U.S. extremists Online social media platforms are playing an increasingly important role in the radicalization process and lone actors are particularly active on social media, according to a new START report providing a thorough analysis of newly collected ... read more
The use of the Internet for terrorist purposes
The use of the Internet for terrorist purposes is a rapidly growing phenomenon, requiring a proactive and coordinated response from Member States. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) plays a key role in providing assistance to Member States, in furtherance of its mandate to strengthen ... read more
Toolkit: Improving the impact of preventing violent extremism programming (2018)
This toolkit is designed for UNDP practitioners and partners who are working on programmes that are either specifically focused on preventing violent extremism (PVE), or have PVE-relevant elements to them. It draws on best practice for design, monitoring and evaluation in complex, conflict contexts adapting ... read more
Transformative Approaches to Violent Extremism (2018)
Handbook Dialogue No. 13 Dealing with violent extremism (VE) has emerged as a central framework of analysis and policy-making in most Western and non-Western government agencies. It is also heavily shaping the programming of non-governmental agencies, not least due to the availability of related ... read more
Trends in radicalization that may lead to violence – a background study on Greece (2015)
This report written by Dr Dia Anagnostou and Dr Dimitris Skleparis was completed in the frame of the RAD MONITOR project. Its main objective is to provide a background study on radicalisation in Greece and the various forms that it takes: the extreme left radicalization and its transmutation into ... read more
U.S. Department of State - Country Reports on Terrorism 2016 - Report - GREECE (2016)
Overview:In 2016, the Greek government remained a cooperative counterterrorism partner. Senior Greek government leaders have emphasized that counterterrorism is one of their top priorities. In 2016, Greece experienced intermittent small-scale attacks such as improvised explosive device detonations ... read more
UK National Cyber Security Sstategy 2016-2021
The UK is one of the world’s leading digital nations. Much of our prosperity now depends on our ability to secure our technology, data and networks from the many threats we face. Yet cyber attacks are growing more frequent, sophisticated and damaging when they succeed. So we are taking decisive ... read more
UN - General Assembly - Resolution A/RES/62/272 (2008)
The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, contained in General Assembly resolution 60/288, and its review resolutions 62/272 and 64/297, continue to provide the strategic framework and policy guidance to the collective effort of the United Nations system on countering terrorism. read more
The General Assembly reviews the Strategy every two years, making it a living document attuned to Member States’ counter-terrorism priorities. The fourth review of the Strategy took place in June 2014 (A/RES/68/276) and was preceded by a report from the United Nations Secretary-General (A/68/841) ... read more
The UN General Assembly noted in its fifth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy the importance of cooperation among stakeholders in the implementation of the Strategy, including among Member States, international, regional and subregional organizations, the private sector ... read more
UN Global Counter -Terrorism Strategy
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy on 8 September 2006. The strategy is a unique global instrument to enhance national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism. read more
Countries across the OSCE area are focusing increased attention on how to operationalize a “whole-of-society” approach to the challenge of preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalism that lead to terrorism (P/CVERLT), an approach that emphasizes the importance of multisector, multidisciplinary, ... read more
This handbook reflects the OSCE’s commitment to supporting a gender-aware approach for the security sector in preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism (VERLT). The OSCE participating States have recognized the significance of gender in several commitments, ... read more
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 (2001)
Prior to the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001) and the establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the international community had already promulgated 12 of the current 16 international counter-terrorism legal instruments (2001). However, the rate of adherence to these conventions and protocols ... read more
UNODC's Counter-Terrorism Learning Platform
The Platform is an interactive tool specifically designed for the training of criminal justice officials in the fight against terrorism, whilst incorporating them into a single virtual community where they can share their experiences and perspectives to fight terrorism. read more
The United States and its allies devote considerable financial and human resources to countering violent extremism (CVE). CVE is a central pillar of the United States’ domestic and international counterterrorism effort, following the lead of the United Kingdom’s Prevent initiative begun several ... read more
WBCTi - Integrative Plan of Action 2015-2017
This document introduces the achievements of WBCTi iPA 2015-2017 implementation and also clearly outlines those instances where, according to our methodology, a priority from 2015-2017 will continue to be addressed in the WBCTi iPA 2018-2020. It is the assessment of the Lead Partners that so far, the ... read more
WBCTi - Integrative Plan of Action 2018-2020
WBCTi draft Integrative Plan of Action (iPA) 2018-2020 offers to coordinate support of the international community to the WB Countries in response to the Violent Extremism and Terrorism threat to the Western Balkans. Download from wb-iisg.com: Link read more
We did criminalize it – now what? Western Balkans response to the foreign fighters threat (2014)
The civil war in Syria has attracted plenty of attention due to various reasons, starting from the appalling humanitarian catastrophe, the criticism for inactivity of the big power sand the use of prohibited arms such as chemical weapons. Lately, more and more signs of worry come as a result of ... read more
At the time of the endorsement of the WBCTi (Western Balkan Counter-Terrorism Initiative) in December 2015, more than 50 partners (UN, EU institutions and Member States, regional initiatives, project leaders, state donors) had recognized the multi-faceted benefits of the WBCTi and its Integrative ... read more
Western Balkan extremism research forum - SUMMARY OF RESEARCH AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS (2018)
The research examined the drivers of radicalisation and violent extremism across the Western Balkans. In-depth studies were produced in each of the Western Balkans Six, tasked with 1) mapping forms of extremism; 2) examining drivers and contributing factors of radicalisation (global, regional, national ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum - Albania report (2018)
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum is a regional, UK government funded, research project on violent extremism aiming to assess dimensions of threats emanating from the Western Balkans region. It aims to enhance understanding and increase ability of the UK and its Western Balkans partners ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum - Bosnia and Herzegovina report (2018)
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum is a regional, UK government funded, research project on violent extremism aiming to assess dimensions of threats emanating from the Western Balkans region. It aims to enhance understanding and increase ability of the UK and its Western Balkans partners ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum - Kosovo* report (2018)
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum (WBERF) is a regional, UK government funded, research project on violent extremism aiming to assess dimensions of threats emanating from the Western Balkans region. It aims to enhance understanding and increase ability of the UK and its Western Balkans ... read more
Through an analysis of empirical and non-empirical literature, this review examines treatment of the topic of Islamist radicalisation and violent extremism in the Western Balkans. This literature indicates that regional wars which took place from 1991 to 2001, along with poverty, national and ethnic ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum - Montenegro report (2018)
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum (WBERF) is a regional, UK government funded, research project on violent extremism aiming to assess dimensions of threats emanating from the Western Balkans region. It aims to enhance understanding and increase ability of the UK and its Western Balkans ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum - North Macedonia report (2018)
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum (WBERF) is a regional, UK government funded, research project on violent extremism aiming to assess dimensions of threats emanating from the Western Balkans region. It aims to enhance understanding and increase ability of the UK and its Western Balkans ... read more
The Extremism Research Forum is a UK government funded research project, examining drivers of radicalization and violent extremism in the Western Balkans – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. This study forms one of the six contextual research pieces, ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum - Serbia report (april 2018)
Since 2016 the UK government funded a research project entitled “The Extremism Research Forum”, conducted by a team of local researchers. The research aims at addressing a series of questions including those about forms and threats of extremism, drivers of radicalisation, at-risk communities, ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum, Policy brief – Albania (2018)
Known as a country of religious tolerance which is a value deeply rooted in the national civic tradition and with fewer than two out of ten Albanians actively practicing religious beliefs and rituals, the 1possibility of radicalising and recruiting Albanian religious believers to wage a war seemed ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum, Policy brief – Bosnia and Herzegovina (2018)
A lack of consensus about the narrative of the 1992-1995 war, political disagreements about the future of the country, significant economic problems, and various foreign influences have recently intersected 1to further intensify ethnic and political tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Within ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum, Policy brief – Kosovo* (2018)
Between 2012 and 2018 around 400 Kosovo* citizens have participated as foreign fighters in the Middle East conflicts, most predominantly in Syria. Although the number of outgoing foreign fighters from 1Kosovo has reduced, the governing structures continue to face the problem pertaining to returnees, ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum, Policy brief – Montenegro (2018)
Alongside their Western Balkan neighbours, Montenegrin officials have been forced to confront radicalisation and violent extremism in order to respond to the foreign fighter phenomenon that emerged after 2012, as some aspiring fighters from Montenegro departed to ISIS territory. While the problem of ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum, Policy brief – North Macedonia (2018)
Fresh off the end of a long-term political crisis, the Republic of Macedonia currently stands at a precipice where real change has the chance to take effect in the efforts of countering violent extremism (CVE). To date, the CVE approach in Macedonia has been articulated through a lens of securitisation, ... read more
Western Balkans Extremism Research Forum, Policy brief – Serbia (2018)
Summary The threat of Islamist violent extremism and terrorism in Serbia has reduced. Not only are there are a small numbers of foreign fighters and returnees, but there are now few extremist who could be labeled as violent. The demise of ISIS and its ideological attractiveness has contributed significantly ... read more
The 8th Regional Security Coordination Conference, themed "Secure the Future: Building Resilience through Collaboration," convened in Rome on November 14th and 15th, 2023, focusing on addressing security challenges in South-East Europe, notably the Western Balkans. Organized through collaborative ... read more
Western Balkans: EU enlargement trough the 'Little Bang' (2018)
Although the Western Balkan countries followed a similar historical path under socialism, replaced by an exhausting period of political and economic transition, they are not equally prepared to be members of the European Union. With the divisions of the countries among the frontrunners and lagers, ... read more
This policy paper, by BCSP guest researcher Eric Mietz, aims to bring attention to an oft-neglected security problem in the Western Balkans: women being recruited by—and migrating to—the Islamic State. In many ways, female recruits, both from the Western Balkans and other regions, are attracted ... read more
Who Are the European Jihadis? From Criminals to Terrorists and Back? Midterm Report (2018)
GLOBSEC is proud to present Who Are the European Jihadis? From Criminals to Terrorists and Back? Midterm Report, a report by co-authors Kacper Rekawek, Stanislav Matejka, Viktor Szucs, Tomas Benuska, Karin Kajzarova and Jakub Rafay. This is the second major output from a two year research ... read more
Women and Terrorist Radicalization
The Transnational Threats Department/Action against Terrorism Unit (TNTD/ATU) and Gender Section in the OSCE Secretariat, together with the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), organized two expert roundtables on women and terrorist radicalization, held in Vienna respectively ... read more
Work of the Terrorism Prevention Branch
The Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is the key United Nations entity with the mandate and expertise to deliver counter-terrorism legal technical assistance to Member States for the ratification, legislative incorporation and implementation of ... read more
Working towards Resilient Communities (2018)
This policy paper focuses on the specific factors and drivers of violent extremism in Macedonia, and aims to address the core roots of this issue by investigating the dynamics of its development and… read more
YOUTH AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM ON SOCIAL MEDIA: MAPPING THE RESEARCH (2017)
Does social media lead vulnerable individuals to resort to violence? Many people believe it does. And they respond with online censorship, surveillance and counter-speech. But what do we really know about the Internet as a cause, and what do we know about the impact of these reactions? All over the ... read more
Youth Engagement to Counter Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism
On 23-24 October 2012, the OSCE Secretariat’s Transnational Threats Department/Action against Terrorism Unit (TNTD/ATU) and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) jointly held an expert roundtable on Youth Engagement to Counter Violent Extremism and Radicalization that ... read more
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