The consensus of most experts is that all terrorists are radicals, but only a small minority of radicals are terrorists.  In fact, UK think-tank Demos observed in a 2010 report that non-violent radicals can be important allies in combating violent radicalism. Consequently, a challenging issue is how to pinpoint the [...]

What is radicalization? A 2009 report by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) defines it as “the process by which individuals—usually young people—are introduced to an overtly ideological message and belief system that encourages movement from moderate, mainstream beliefs towards extreme views.”  However, radicalization does not always lead to violence. [...]