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Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore a 55-minute panel discussion featuring four experts comparing strategies to combat terrorism at its roots through winning hearts and minds. Delve into topics such as the new digital battlespace, countering violent extremism, focusing on political and technology sectors, and extremism in Europe and the US. Examine the role of the internet as a battlespace, content removal strategies, and methods for preventing radicalization. Gain insights on the zero-sum game, integration challenges, and the importance of community engagement. Learn about innovative approaches like virtual exchange programs and generational challenges in counterterrorism efforts. Hear perspectives from high-level officials including the EU Counterterrorism Coordinator, the Director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and the US Special Envoy for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications.

Syllabus

Introduction
New Digital Battle Space
Countering Violent Extremism
Focusing on Political and Technology Sectors
Extremism in Europe
Extremism in the US
The Internet
Battlespace
Tech
Content Removal
Preventing Radicalization
The ZeroSum Game
Integration
Generational Challenge
Virtual Exchange Program
Community Engagement


Taught by

The Aspen Institute

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