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"The study of violent extremism in the wake of ISIS has largely been devoted to the process of radicalization and strategies to counter and de-radicalize extremists. However, little has been written on the subject of Diversion - early, upstream interventions aimed at deflecting individuals from a pathway of radicalization. This volume addresses this gap in scholarship by analysing the Diversion strategies being deployed worldwide, aimed at diverting or deflecting individuals, and communities, from the path of radicalization. These include Diversion methods used among social workers, teachers, counselors and the police both in relation to individuals and communities. Case studies range across the Global North and South, presented by both academic and practitioner contributors, and address different branches of radicalization, the variety of strategies used as Diversion, and the results of these interventions"--

The People's Action Party (or PAP) of Singapore is among the longest-ruling democratically-elected political parties in the world, in power continuously since Singapore gained self-rule in 1959. Such longevity is the hallmark of an institution that is itself dynamic and responsive. But remarkably, the story of the party as an institution has not received the sustained study it deserves, from historians or political scientists. This narrative history of the PAP follows the decisions made by party leaders as they have sought to respond to the changing demands and expectations of the Singapore electorate, over a 36-year period that saw Singapore enter the ranks of developed nations. It is fully up to date with the Party's response to their loss of seats in the 2020 General Elections, and changes in party leadership succession announced in April 2021. Leadership renewal is one of four dimensions of change in the party that are the book's focus: the others being the party's communications methods and styles, the mechanisms developed for managing institutional change, and the evolution of economic and social policy. Drawing on internal party documents and multiple interviews with key leaders over a 10-year period, this work provides a detailed portrait of a robust political institution and establishes a distinctive new narrative of Singapore politics.

Intro -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1: Terrorism, Radicalisation, and CVE: Practical Considerations and Concerns -- Part II: Ground-Level and Community Approaches -- Chapter 2: Mentoring and Deradicalisation -- Mentoring: Practical Framework and Setup -- Practical Methods and Approaches -- Learning Lessons -- Chapter 3: Effective Community Engagement: Back to the Basics to Counter Violent Extremism and Other Youth Crimes -- Risk-Based Approaches -- Community Engagement: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4: Between Deradicalisation and Disengagement: The Re-engagement of the Radical Actor? -- Deradicalisation and Disengagement -- The Experimental Programme in French Prisons -- An Interdisciplinary Approach -- A Diversified Group and Trust Building -- A Three-Phase Programme -- Tangible Results? -- Words as a Tool to Check, Disarm or Fight Radicalisation -- Conclusion: The Recommitment -- Part III: Best Practices -- Chapter 5: Are There 'Best Practices' in Deradicalisation? Experiences from Frontline Intervention and Comparative Research -- Introduction -- Quick Glance at the State of the Art -- Frontline Experiences -- Conclusion -- Chapter 6: Belgium: Preventing Radicalisation on a Local Level and Working for an Inclusive Society -- Introduction -- The Belgian Foreign Terrorist Fighters -- Approach to Preventing and Combatting Violent Extremism: An Integrated Policy -- Prevention of Radicalisation -- Person-Oriented Chain Approach: Local Integrated Security Cell (LIVC) -- Reintegration and Aftercare -- Conclusion -- Part IV: Theatres -- Chapter 7: A Dangerous Displacement Crisis: The Psychological Ecology of Extremism After the Fall of ISIS -- Introduction: A Destructive Logic -- From Storied Home to Homelessness -- Unchanged Ecosystems of Origin

"Shashi Tharoor reveals with acuity, impeccable research, and trademark wit, just how disastrous British rule was for India. Besides examining the many ways in which the colonizers exploited India, ranging from the drain of national resources to Britain, the destruction of the Indian textile, steel-making and shipping industries, and the negative transformation of agriculture, he demolishes the arguments of Western and Indian apologists for Empire on the supposed benefits of British rule, including democracy and political freedom, the rule of law, and the railways. The few unarguable benefits the English language, tea, and cricket were never actually intended for the benefit of the colonized but introduced to serve the interests of the colonizers. Brilliantly narrated and passionately argued, An Era of Darkness will serve to correct many misconceptions about one of the most contested periods of Indian history." --Publisher description

"Addressing the complexities of radicalisation, resilience, cyber, and homeland security, State, Society and National Security: Challenges and Opportunities in the 21st Century aims to shed light on what has changed in recent years security discourse, what has worked (as well as what has not), and what the potential further evolutions within each domain might be. The release of this book commemorates the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Centre of Excellence for National Security (CENS) — a policy-oriented security think tank within the S Rajaratnam School for International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, as well as the 10th edition of CENS' annual Asia-Pacific Programme for Senior National Security Officers (APPSNO), which has developed into a premier international security conference in Southeast Asia. Featuring contributions from practitioners, policy experts and academics closely linked to CENS, this volume is a reminder of the meaningful and impact-creating insights that 10 years' worth of thinking and talking about national security imperatives have generated. This book has been written in a manner that makes it accessible to policymakers, security practitioners and academics, as well as interested lay readers."--Provided by publisher

Introduction. -- India Modi-fied. -- Modi's India and the world. -- The legacy. -- Ideas of India. -- The Pursuit of Excellence. -- Issues of contention. -- A Society in flux. -- India beyond India

section 1. Understanding social inequality -- section 2. Human rights : notions, framework and questions from the Indian context -- section 3. Gender : the struggle for women's rights in India and some questions -- section 4. Environment : contemporary issues and concerns in national and international fora