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Some extremists deradicalise when confronted with counter-narratives. However, others defend their extremist beliefs vigorously. 🔦 In the latest PRIF Spotlight, Jonatan Kurzwelly explains how unconscious defence strategies shape extremists’ attitudes.

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https://blog.prif.org/en/2026/06/02/the-resilience-of-radicalism-overcoming-psychological-defences-in-deradicalisation-work/

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The Resilience of Radicalism. Overcoming Psychological Defences in Deradicalisation Work - PRIF BLOG

Why do some extremists deradicalise when confronted with counter-narratives or positive intergroup contact, while others entrench even deeper into their beliefs? While the external factors that pull people away from radical milieus are well documented, the internal psychological defences used to resist doubt are frequently overlooked. Drawing on interviews with former extremists, this Spotlight describes the unconscious defence strategies that allow radicalised individuals to reduce cognitive dissonance and sustain their extremist attitudes.

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The Times of Central AsiaOct 2, 2024
Tajikistan Mobilizes Civil Servants for Door-to-Door Anti-Radicalism Explanatory https://timesca.com/tajikistan-mobilizes-civil-servants-for-door-to-door-anti-radicalism-explanatory/ #Tajikistan #AntiRadicalism #CommunityEngagement #PreventExtremism #GovernmentInitiative #CounterTerrorism #Eurasia #CentralAsia
Tajikistan Mobilizes Civil Servants for Door-to-Door Anti-Radicalism Explanatory - The Times Of Central Asia

As reported, officials and civil servants in Tajikistan have been tasked with going door-to-door and holding explanatory talks with the population on

The Times Of Central Asia