Strategic communication and violent extremism : the importance of state action

State action is an important form of strategic communication and therefore significant to countering violent extremism (CVE) initiatives on and offline. While non-state actors often use state action (and sometimes inaction) as a motivation to incite and legitimize violence against the state as well...

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Main Author: Cheong, Damien Dominic
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
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Language:English
Published: 2020
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-1395402020-05-20T04:53:08Z Strategic communication and violent extremism : the importance of state action Cheong, Damien Dominic S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies National Security Studies Programme Social sciences::Military and naval science Countering Violent Extremism State Action State action is an important form of strategic communication and therefore significant to countering violent extremism (CVE) initiatives on and offline. While non-state actors often use state action (and sometimes inaction) as a motivation to incite and legitimize violence against the state as well as its citizens, generating such negative sentiment does not always require instigation. This is especially so when the action(s) of a state are extremely controversial. As many violent extremists (including lone actors) have been radicalized as a result of state action (or in action), it is necessary for the state to not only carry out positive actions but also have them widely publicized. This is envisaged to counter adverse narratives and address tangible issues that push individuals towards violent extremism. 2020-05-20T04:53:08Z 2020-05-20T04:53:08Z 2018 Journal Article Cheong, D. D. (2018). Strategic communication and violent extremism : the importance of state action. Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs, 5(2), 129-148. doi:10.1177/2347797018783115 2347-7970 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/139540 10.1177/2347797018783115 2-s2.0-85075608618 2 5 129 148 en Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs © 2018 SAGE Publications India Private Limited. All rights reserved.
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topic Social sciences::Military and naval science
Countering Violent Extremism
State Action
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Countering Violent Extremism
State Action
Cheong, Damien Dominic
Strategic communication and violent extremism : the importance of state action
description State action is an important form of strategic communication and therefore significant to countering violent extremism (CVE) initiatives on and offline. While non-state actors often use state action (and sometimes inaction) as a motivation to incite and legitimize violence against the state as well as its citizens, generating such negative sentiment does not always require instigation. This is especially so when the action(s) of a state are extremely controversial. As many violent extremists (including lone actors) have been radicalized as a result of state action (or in action), it is necessary for the state to not only carry out positive actions but also have them widely publicized. This is envisaged to counter adverse narratives and address tangible issues that push individuals towards violent extremism.
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