Attempts to resolve extremism

Question 1

Name the three main international organisations that respond to extremism

Answer 1

United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation)

Question 2

What is NATO’s general response to extremism?

Answer 2

They directly attack terrorist targets.

Question 3

What is an example of NATO’s response to extremism?

Answer 3

They trained local military and law enforcement forces to combat extremist groups such as ISIS. (Specialised skills such as explosives disposal)

Question 4

What is the UN’s general response to extremism?

Answer 4

Sending peacekeepers and supporting those who are affected.

Question 5

What is an example of the UN’s response to extremism?

Answer 5

Its Development Programme involves running skills-building workshops and community dialogues.

Question 6

What is the EU’s General response to extremism?

Answer 6

Using intelligence and controlling borders to stop violent extremism.

Question 7

What is an example of the EU’s response to extremism?

Answer 7

Introducing the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) which allows professionals to share tactics in identifying radicalisation.

Question 8

What is one military response to extremism?

Answer 8

Drone attacks have been used by both the US and Russia to target specific locations considered to be ISIS strongholds.

Question 9

What is one example of non-military response to extremism?

Answer 9

The EU introduced a long term action plan (2020-27) to prevent radicalisation