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Research Reports

RESOLVE Research Reports (Mapping Papers) map the literature on violent extremism on a specific topic or geographic area, note opportunities for further research, and present policy-relevant recommendations.

Research Briefs

RESOLVE Research Briefs (Case Studies) present in-depth analysis on a violent extremism-related theme or geographic area based on field research, note opportunities for further research, and present policy-relevant recommendations.

Factsheets

Factsheets supplement Research Reports and Research Briefs using data visualizations and graphics to present the key findings of RESOLVE research publications.

Compendiums

Compendiums are collections of original research and fact sheets from a RESOLVE Network Initiative. They include an introductory chapter analyzing findings of the project and recommending areas for future research.

Policy Notes

RESOLVE Network Policy Notes distill insights and findings from research and expertise into brief memos for policymakers and practitioners. Policy Notes translate research findings from academia and grey literature into actionable recommendations for P/CVE policy and practice.

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Jennifer Obado-Joel

17 Dec 2020

The Challenge of State-Backed Internal Security in Nigeria: Considerations for Amotekun

Nigeria faces immense internal security challenges, including the Boko-Haram crisis in the northeast and violent farmer-herder conflicts in the southwest and north-central states. Across the Nigerian…

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Hollie Nyseth Brehm

24 Nov 2020

Identity, Rituals, and Narratives: Lessons from Reentry and Reintegration after Genocide in Rwanda

This policy note outlines core findings from a case study of the experiences of approximately 200 Rwandans as they left prison or community service camp and returned to their communities.…

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Milo Comerford and Simeon Dukic

20 Jul 2020

Online Extremism: Challenges and Opportunities in the Western Balkans

The Western Balkans faces a double challenge from online extremism. Online platforms are facilitating the specific targeting of the region by diverse international extremist narratives. Meanwhile…

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Jessica Moody

06 Jul 2020

Addressing the Dozo in Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire is home to around 200,000 traditional hunters known as the dozo. These traditional hunters are common throughout West Africa and have often filled gaps in state security provision in…

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Claudia Hofmann

12 Jun 2020

Linking Official and Unofficial Approaches of Engaging Armed Actors

From counterinsurgency and containment, through negotiation and mediation, to integration and cooptation, state and international approaches to address non-state armed actors face significant…

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Moritz Schuberth

11 May 2020

Transforming Community-Based Armed Groups into Community Security Providers

While community-based armed groups (CBAGs) have been found to engage in political violence on behalf of their sponsors and to commit crimes for self-motivated reasons, in many contexts, including…