Publishing Institution: United States Institute of Peace / Topic: Violent Extremism

Author:: Haseeb Humayoon and Mustafa Basij-Rasikh
Publication Date:: 02-2020
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: United States Institute of Peace
Abstract:: Recent efforts at settling the decades-long conflict in Afghanistan have featured an increasingly vibrant and visible display of women’s activism. Even with the support of the government and its international partners, Afghan women still face tremendous challenges to realizing their aspirations for a role in peacemaking. Based on extensive interviews throughout Afghanistan, this report attempts to better understand the changing public role of Afghan women today and their contributions to peacebuilding and ending violence.
Topic:: Gender Issues, Violent Extremism, Women, and Peace
Political Geography:: Afghanistan and Middle East

Author:: Sadaf Lakhani and Rahmatullah Amiri
Publication Date:: 01-2020
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: United States Institute of Peace
Abstract:: Forced displacement affects over 70 million people worldwide and is among the most pressing humanitarian and development challenges today. This report attempts to ascertain whether a relationship exists between displacement in Afghanistan and vulnerability to recruitment to violence by militant organizations. The report leverages an understanding of this relationship to provide recommendations to government, international donors, and others working with Afghanistan’s displaced populations to formulate more effective policies and programs.
Topic:: Development, Taliban, Violent Extremism, Radicalization, Displacement, Violence, and Mobility
Political Geography:: Afghanistan, South Asia, and Central Asia

Author:: Chris Bosley
Publication Date:: 08-2019
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: United States Institute of Peace
Abstract:: Communities worldwide face the challenge of reintegrating people exiting violent extremist conflicts. This report draws on established programs and the recommendations of authoritative bodies to examine community-based approaches to their rehabilitation. Given that criminal justice responses may not always be possible or appropriate, recovery-focused approaches such as resocialization and reconciliation are recommended to minimize risk and foster resilience.
Topic:: Violent Extremism, Islamic State, Conflict, Criminal Justice, Risk, and Resilience
Political Geography:: Middle East and Global Focus

Author:: Tabatha Thompson and Hussein Khalid
Publication Date:: 09-2019
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: United States Institute of Peace
Abstract:: The relationship between corruption and violent conflict is complex and significant. Corruption affects access to basic services, contributes to resource scarcity, and fuels organized crime. It was included on a European Commission checklist for the root causes of conflict, and it was cited as a potential driver of extremism in the 2019 report of the Task Force on Extremism in Fragile States. Focusing on several social movements in Kenya, this report reviews the efforts of collective civic action to combat corruption and advance transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Topic:: Conflict Prevention, Corruption, Governance, Violent Extremism, Violence, and Peace
Political Geography:: Kenya and Africa

Author:: Ann Wainscott
Publication Date:: 11-2019
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: United States Institute of Peace
Abstract:: Religious actors in Iraq wield considerable influence, and Iraqis perceive them as playing an important role in moving the country toward peace. This report analyzes the influence of Iraq’s religious actors—who has it, why they have it, and how they exercise it—to illuminate their crucial role in supporting peace and reconciliation efforts and to help policymakers and practitioners understand how to engage them in efforts to advance peace.
Topic:: Religion, Violent Extremism, Islamic State, Peace, and Reconciliation
Political Geography:: Iraq and Middle East

Author:: Deedee Derksen
Publication Date:: 04-2019
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: United States Institute of Peace
Abstract:: A central issue for Afghanistan in achieving stability is making long-lasting peace with the Taliban. The success of any such agreement will depend in large part on whether Taliban commanders and fighters can assume new roles in Afghan politics, the security forces, or civilian life. This report explores that question, drawing on lessons from how similar situations unfolded in Burundi, Tajikistan, and Nepal.
Topic:: Taliban, Violent Extremism, Conflict, and Peace
Political Geography:: Afghanistan, South Asia, Central Asia, Tajikistan, Nepal, and Burundi

Author:: Illana M. Lancaster, Sahlim Charles Amambia, Felix Bivens, Munira Hamisi, Olivia Ogada, Gregory Ochieng Okumu, Nicholas Songora, and Rehema Zaid
Publication Date:: 10-2018
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: United States Institute of Peace
Abstract:: One-third of today’s generation of youth—those ages ten to twenty-four—live in fragile or conflicted countries and are susceptible to the sway of ideological narratives of violent extremism. Evidence suggests, however, that they also play active and valuable roles as agents of positive and constructive change. Part of a USIP portfolio that engages youth leaders as critical partners, this report documents an initiative undertaken in Kenya in 2017 and 2018 and explores its utility and effectiveness as an approach for youth-led peacebuilding in marginalized communities marked by violent extremism.
Topic:: Education, Governance, Violent Extremism, Democracy, Youth, and Peace
Political Geography:: Kenya and Africa

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