Terrorism, radicalization and violent extremism dominate sociological,
political and cultural concerns in today's polarized social and
political world. However, the role of governments and issues relating to
state terrorism and the counter-terror state remain important
considerations. This book presents an understanding of the concept of
Countering Violent Extremism from a critical terrorism studies
perspective using case studies from different countries while examining
the issues it raises. Extremism and violence do not emerge in a vacuum -
nor do the policies that counter these concerns. There are no simple
solutions to violent extremism but the fixation on ideology can do more
harm than good.