Briefing: Motivations behind violent extremism uncovered in new global study

The University of St Andrews has conducted a comprehensive study examining the complexities of human readiness for intergroup violence, covering 58 countries.

Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research indicates that motivations for violent extremism are not monolithic but rather varied and context-dependent.

This nuanced understanding may have significant implications for policy and intervention strategies aimed at mitigating violent extremism globally.