RESOLVE 2019 Global Forum:  Nafees Hamid on Neuroscience and Countering Violent Extremism
Channel: United States Institute of Peace
Date: 2019-10-25

Nafees Hamid, a research fellow with Artis International, discusses "Neuroscience and Countering Violent Extremism" at the RESOLVE 2019 Global Forum.

Despite progress in countering violent extremism, it still poses challenges that have grown more lethal and complex as new actors and conflicts arise. To face these emerging trends, policymakers and practitioners require global insights—grounded in research—into sources of resilience and vulnerability. The annual RESOLVE Global Forum brought together top scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to reflect on past efforts, explore prevailing myths, and discuss strategies to recalibrate the way forward in addressing violent extremism.

RESOLVE’s mission is to provide insights into violent extremism around the world, elevate local voices and analysis, and increase connectivity between research, policy, and practice. The rise in violent extremism globally lends urgency to reflect on and highlight successful approaches, refocus research and practice, and find areas for collaboration. 

The full-day public event, which featured a series of panel discussions and TED Talk-style presentations with leading experts, aimed to reset priorities and understand the contemporary challenges to countering violent extremism.

For more information about this event, visit: https://www.usip.org/events/resolve-2019-global-forum

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