No. 183: The Concept of Countering Violent Extremism

Author(s): Owen Frazer, Christian Nünlist
Editor(s): Matthias Bieri
Series: CSS Analyses in Security Policy
Issue: 183
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2015

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 policies, has developed as part of a modern approach to counterterrorism. This creates opportunities for Swiss foreign policy.

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Swiss Foreign Fighters (N=66, as of May 2015)