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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

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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.
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