Resilience, Peacebuilding, and Preventing Violent Extremism

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the complex drivers of violent extremism, along with recommendations for strengthening social and institutional resilience through peacebuilding and development efforts.

Cedric de Coning is a Research Professor with the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), based in Oslo, Norway. He is also a Senior Advisor for the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) in South Africa.
Rui Saraiva is an Associate Professor at the School of International Liberal Arts, Miyazaki International University (Japan), and a Visiting Fellow at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development. His current research focuses on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and preventing violent extremism in Africa.
Ako Muto is a Specially Appointed Research Fellow at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development and Specially Appointed Professor at Rikkyo University, based in Tokyo. She has been involved in research for peacebuilding, humanitarian crises, and human security, bridging aid practices and academics.