War as a counter-extremism strategy
Journal: Journal of Global Faultlines
Year: 2023

When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, there was global outrage, condemnation, and calls for a stop to the attack. Over six months have passed and there does not seem to be an end to the conflict in sight. Of the many reasons the Russian state has given as the impetus for armed conflict, is the countering of neo-Nazi extremism, radicalization, and political violence. In this commentary piece, it will be contended that military intervention is not an effective strategy to combat extremi