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The Role of Aid and Development in the Fight Against Extremism

SWJED — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:31:40 +0000

The Role of Aid and Development in the Fight Against Extremism SWJED 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.

Notes from Kabul: Thoughts on Building Peace and Nations in an Insurgency

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Notes from Kabul: Thoughts on Building Peace and Nations in an Insurgency Peter J. Munson Thu, 01/17/2013 - 3:30am

Observations from a month-long secondment in Afghanistan with DCOMISAF.

On the Use of Aid and Development to Induce Political Conversion: Lessons from a Failed State

Peter J. Munson — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:30:00 +0000

On the Use of Aid and Development to Induce Political Conversion: Lessons from a Failed State Peter J. Munson Wed, 09/05/2012 - 5:30am

The conventional approach taken by most aid programs has been a counterproductive disaster.

Armed Nation Building: The West's Unhappy History

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:57:55 +0000

Armed Nation Building: The West's Unhappy History Peter J. Munson Mon, 02/27/2012 - 5:57am

Sergio Miller offers and important and interesting look at armed nation building in Vietnam and Afghanistan; a look that does not leave one with much optimism.