DescriptionExtremism can be regarded as a type of radical negation and opposition of the prevailing social norms, values and rules of the country by individuals or groups. In most cases, it assumes the use of propaganda and illegal means, including terror, to meet certain goals, such as recruiting more supporters. It is interesting to note that, although the nature of extremism meant that it was originally aimed at the country of the terrorists, more recently it extended to the external dimension - beyond the terrorist’s homeland.The main subject of this paper is the multi-factorial approach that should be followed when analyze the violent extremism reasons and factors. That’s why the paper discusses the analysis of ideas, concepts, methods and approaches when it comes to identifying and explaining the etiology of the extremism. This way, the paper should contribute to creation of strategy for suppressing the mitigating factors and prevent further violent activities, such as terrorist acts. When attempting to explore the root causes of violent extremism as well as its contributing factors, it is essential to analyze the drivers of such acts by adopting a robust framework of classification. It is worth noting, however, that the drivers of violent extremism vary constantly in context and time.Related topicCauses of radicalisation (risk, push/pull factors)LinkRead the document
