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Section 1228 of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) states, "The Secretary of Defe... more Section 1228 of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) states, "The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide for the conduct of an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the United States' efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat Al-Qaeda, including its affiliated groups, associated groups, and adherents since September 11, 2001." The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (ASD (SO/LIC)) asked CNA to conduct this independent assessment. This document presents a summary of the results of that assessment.
In order to conduct this assessment, CNA used a comparative methodology that included eight case ... more In order to conduct this assessment, CNA used a comparative methodology that included eight case studies on groups affiliated or associated with Al-Qaeda. These case studies were then used as a dataset for cross-case comparison. This document is a stand-alone version of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) case study used in the Independent Assessment. CNA is publishing each of the eight case studies separately for the convenience of analysts and others who may have a regional or functional focus that corresponds to a specific case study. For the context in which this case study was used and for CNA's full findings, see Independent Assessment of U.S. Government Efforts against Al-Qaeda.
USC Public Diplomacy Magazine, 2020
Why do some individuals become terrorists? Why do some choose to travel overseas to become foreig... more Why do some individuals become terrorists? Why do some choose to travel overseas to become foreign fighters and others remain home to engage in political violence? More than academic, the answers to these questions inform a central component of U.S. national security strategy: countering violent extremism. This report addresses the topic of radicalization—or individual motivations to engage in political violence—in Yemen using data from focus groups and a national survey conducted during the spring of 2016
There is a presumption that women do not use violence as a means of exercising their political wi... more There is a presumption that women do not use violence as a means of exercising their political will, because most traditional notions of femininity emphasize motherhood, peacefulness, and stability. Like the repressive power relations between men and women in Islamic State society, the norms that dominated Western culture throughout the early 20th century mirror those affecting women under the IS regime in many ways. In Northern Ireland, these norms shaped women's identities prior to, during, and after the conflict; analysis of female fighters in Northern Ireland provides a parallel context for understanding women participating in other violent non-state armed groups like IS. This paper seeks to understand which factors make women vulnerable or averse to radicalization, and asks: do these factors differ from those that drive men into violent extremist groups? Understanding similarities and differences between men and women with regard to radicalization will enable policymakers to develop policies that effectively prevent and disrupt violent extremism.
Poster presentation (2015) Co-Authors: Shengyan Chen, Rebecca Dougherty, Kelsey Fish, and Daniel... more Poster presentation (2015)
Co-Authors: Shengyan Chen, Rebecca Dougherty, Kelsey Fish, and Daniel Ibanez
Section 1228 of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) states, "The Secretary of Defe... more Section 1228 of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) states, "The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide for the conduct of an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the United States' efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat Al-Qaeda, including its affiliated groups, associated groups, and adherents since September 11, 2001." The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (ASD (SO/LIC)) asked CNA to conduct this independent assessment. This document presents a summary of the results of that assessment.
In order to conduct this assessment, CNA used a comparative methodology that included eight case ... more In order to conduct this assessment, CNA used a comparative methodology that included eight case studies on groups affiliated or associated with Al-Qaeda. These case studies were then used as a dataset for cross-case comparison. This document is a stand-alone version of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) case study used in the Independent Assessment. CNA is publishing each of the eight case studies separately for the convenience of analysts and others who may have a regional or functional focus that corresponds to a specific case study. For the context in which this case study was used and for CNA's full findings, see Independent Assessment of U.S. Government Efforts against Al-Qaeda.
USC Public Diplomacy Magazine, 2020
Why do some individuals become terrorists? Why do some choose to travel overseas to become foreig... more Why do some individuals become terrorists? Why do some choose to travel overseas to become foreign fighters and others remain home to engage in political violence? More than academic, the answers to these questions inform a central component of U.S. national security strategy: countering violent extremism. This report addresses the topic of radicalization—or individual motivations to engage in political violence—in Yemen using data from focus groups and a national survey conducted during the spring of 2016
There is a presumption that women do not use violence as a means of exercising their political wi... more There is a presumption that women do not use violence as a means of exercising their political will, because most traditional notions of femininity emphasize motherhood, peacefulness, and stability. Like the repressive power relations between men and women in Islamic State society, the norms that dominated Western culture throughout the early 20th century mirror those affecting women under the IS regime in many ways. In Northern Ireland, these norms shaped women's identities prior to, during, and after the conflict; analysis of female fighters in Northern Ireland provides a parallel context for understanding women participating in other violent non-state armed groups like IS. This paper seeks to understand which factors make women vulnerable or averse to radicalization, and asks: do these factors differ from those that drive men into violent extremist groups? Understanding similarities and differences between men and women with regard to radicalization will enable policymakers to develop policies that effectively prevent and disrupt violent extremism.
Poster presentation (2015) Co-Authors: Shengyan Chen, Rebecca Dougherty, Kelsey Fish, and Daniel... more Poster presentation (2015)
Co-Authors: Shengyan Chen, Rebecca Dougherty, Kelsey Fish, and Daniel Ibanez