Beyond Ideological Categories: Mixed Ideologies and What they Mean for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism

This paper explores the characteristics of key ideological elements that contribute to mixed extremist ideologies, identify the factors that have facilitated their emergence, analyse the challenges they pose to efforts in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE), and consider the implications for law enforcement and policymakers. Through this analysis, the paper aims to lay the groundwork for developing effective strategies to identify, address, and mitigate this evolving threat while striving to prevent the spread of violent extremism.