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The Role of Aid and Development in the Fight Against Extremism

Fri, 02/07/2020 - 11:31am
As governments continue to search for ways to tackle the spread of violent extremism, increasing development efforts can help counter the belief that violent extremists present the only available option to improve one’s livelihood and bring about societal change. International assistance can address grievances that foster violent extremism, as well as help build resilience in practical and effective ways.

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Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 24: Cartel and Gang Provision of Post-Earthquake Humanitarian Aid SWJED Sat, 10/21/2017 - 8:17pm

The provision of such aid—usually a symbolic effort—should be considered a component of ongoing cartel ‘information operations’