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Investigates how and why armed organisations transform into unarmed activist movements Analyses 20 case studies of transformation from 16 countries: Egypt, Iraq, Algeria, Libya, Syria, Spain, the UK, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, El Salvador and NicaraguaOffers a rare cross-regional, qualitative–comparative approach utilising personal interviews with the representatives of organisations inspired by religious-based, leftist, ethno-nationalist and nationalist ideologiesIncludes first-hand de-radicalisation leader testimoniesContributes to our understanding of democratic transition, ending civil wars, peacebuilding, countering violent extremism, counterinsurgency and counterterrorismDe-radicalisation is a global phenomenon where armed organisations transform into political parties or non-violent social movements. Bullets to Ballots explores the different trajectories that this process can take – whether it occurs after a military victory, a military defeat, or a draw in an armed conflict between insurgent groups and incumbent authorities. A result of a unique collaboration between leading scholars, high-level governmental practitioners and non-state organisational leaders, this volume offers a rich comparative analysis of de-radicalisation processes from around the world. It answers the questions of when, why and how collective de-radicalisation happens, and it deepens our understanding of this as a means of preventing violent extremism

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- Acknowledgments -- About the Editors and Contributors -- Introduction -- PART I: THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM AND THE RESPONSE -- 1. The Political Economy of Terrorism Financing -- 2. Terrorism Financing Mechanisms and Policy Dilemmas -- 3. Organized Crime and Terrorism -- 4. Terrorist Organizations' Vulnerabilities and Inefficiencies: A Rational Choice Perspective -- 5. Warning Indicators and Terrorist Finances -- PART II: CASE STUDIES OF TERRORISM FINANCING AND STATE RESPONSES -- 6. Financing Afghan Terrorism: Thugs, Drugs, and Creative Movements of Money -- 7. Al Qaeda Finances and Funding to Affiliated Groups -- 8. Hezbollah Finances: Funding the Party of God -- 9. Arab Government Responses to the Threat of Terrorist Financing -- 10. Terrorism Financing in Europe -- 11. Terrorist Financing and Government Responses in East Africa -- 12. Terrorist Financing and Government Responses in Southeast Asia -- 13. Terrorist Financing and the Tri-Border Area of South America: The Challenge of Effective Governmental Response in a Permissive Environment -- 14. Anti-Terror Strategy, The 9/11 Commission Report, and Terrorism Financing: Implications for U.S. Policy Makers -- 15. U.S. and International Responses to Terrorist Financing -- 16. Terrorist Financing: Explaining Government Responses -- Notes -- Index