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18 Whitehead J. Dipl. & Int'l Rel. 25 (2017)
Sustainable Development as a Path to Peacebuilding: Finding Common Ground to Counter the Extremist Narrative

handle is hein.journals/whith18 and id is 26 raw text is: Sustainable Development as a Path to Peacebuilding: Finding Common Ground to Counter the Extremist Narrative by Austin Schiano, Juan E. Chebly, and Federico Ruiz 1. INTRODUCTION Ideologically terrorist organizations have taken an increased prominence in the public consciousness. These organizations draw from a global support base, including young and increasingly educated populations. These organizations often take shape in the scope of a larger sentiment, and are able to rise to prominence through an ability to engage alienated individuals who are often on the margins of society. For many around the world, this issue has become an inescapable and harsh reality. It is time that we evaluate what is causing the growth of these networks, and consider sustainable development solutions to combat them. It is this paper's attempt to highlight some examples of sustainable development solutions that successfully counter violent extremism, and to provide recommendations based on these successful examples. The answer to many of these problems can be having a bottom-up approach to building stronger communities. Inclusion and participation in public policy can empower citizens of all ages to become agents of human development and kick-start a virtuous cycle of peace that effectively eradicates extremism. It is the responsibility of public institutions to recognize best practices and support them to their best capacity with adequate policy and regulation. It is clear that we must first understand terrorism and its various foundations, before we can meaningfully fight against it. 2. STATE OF AFFAIRS Terrorism and War in the Numbers The U.S. Council on Foreign Relations 2016 Report Card on International Cooperation ranked combatting transnational terrorism as the top priority in the world that needs to be addressed. The organizations research asserts that 5 countries account for 57 percent of all terrorist attacks and 78 percent of all deaths caused by terrorism in 2014' These 5 countries are: Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Syria. Within this specific context, the so called Islamic State (IS or ISIS) and Boko Haram were responsible for over half of all terrorist attacks Austin Schiano received his M.S. in Global Affairs from NYU where he completed his thesis on the Taliban and their insurgency tactics. He is a journalist, political researcher, global campaign expert, and Partnerships Director for the Give Me 5for People and Planet Campaign. Juan Elias Chebly holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development, serves at the United Nations Environment Programme as Lead Adviser, and is the Founder of the Give Me 5 for People and Planet Campaign. Federico Ruiz is a Research Analyst for the Give Me 5for People and Planet Campaign. 25

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