Radicalisation,
Counter-Radicalisation
and De-Radicalisation
For nearly two decades since 9/11, policymakers and the academia alike have paid much attention to radicalisation and terrorism involving jihadist groups and Muslim actors. Despite costly military interventions and an array of counter measures and policies, transnational jihadism and its inspired acts of terrorism have not diminished, transpiring in the rise and fall of ISIS with new challenges, including the issue of foreign fighters and their families. The recent Christchurch terrorist attacks (March 2019) further have shown that radicalisation is not simply limited to groups and individuals basing themselves in jihadism and Islam. They add to the list of threats from multiple forms of extremism that exist in our societies. Overall, the situation calls for more comprehensive and evidence-based policy responses to address radicalisation and find ways towards de-radicalisation.
This one-day conference aims to explore:
Radicalisation, its causes, its various manifestations, and how different spaces enabled by globalisation have spread radicalisation
The experience of other countries in responding to radicalisation
The responses by Australian government and community to radicalisation
Emerging issues of responding to returning foreign fighters and their families exposed to terrorism in the wake of the fall of ISIS
The symposium therefore aims focuses on both research and policy in the areas of radicalisation, counter-radicalisation and de-radicalisation.
Co-hosted by
Centre for Muslim States and Societies, University of Western Australia
Public Policy Institute, University of Western Australia
Australian Institute of International Affairs WA
SPEAKERS
Keynote address, Professor Stephen Smith, Advisory Board Chair of UWA Public Policy Institute
Dr Hass Dellal AO, Preventing violent extremism, Executive Director and Company Secretary, Australian Multicultural Foundation
Professor Shamit Saggar, Evidence about Islamist inspired radicalisation, Director, Public Policy Institute, University of Western Australia
Professor Raymond Taras, Xenophobia and Islamophobia: what has changed since Runnymede 1997?, The Australian National University, Canberra
Professor Michele Grossman, Radicalisation and counter-radicalisation: post-Christchurch attacks, Deakin University
Dr Mark Briskey, The rise of right wing extremism, Murdoch University
Ms Shameema Kolia, Muslim youth response to Christchurch attacks, Community Relations Manager at MAA International
Ms Rizwana Begum, Pluralism as Counter-Radicalization strategy: the education of Singapore Muslims
Professor Samina Yasmeen, Returnees and dealing with children and women exposed to terrorism and radicalisation in Syria, The University of Western Australia
Dr Azim Zahir, Salafism, radicalisation and foreign fighters: lessons from the Maldives, Associate Lecturer, University of Western Australia
Mr Muhammad Suleiman, Countering radicalisation: African experiences, PhD Candidate, University of Western Australia
Conveners
Professor Samina Yasmeen, Director, Centre for Muslim States and Societies, University of Western Australia
Dr Azim Zahir, Associate Lecturer, University of Western Australia
Tickets:
Tickets via Eventbrite. Prices include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (Vegetarian and non-veg options would be available. For dietary requirements please email to
[email protected] with the subject line "dietary restrictions")
For more information:
Dr Azim Zahir, Associate Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, University of Western Australia
M: 0417800303; E:
[email protected]