Paradigmas y prevención del terrorismo: Una aproximación al Plan Estratégico Nacional de Lucha contra la Radicalización Violenta (PEN-LCRV 2015)

Abstract

The process of radicalization regards in mainstream research, as the explanatory core or terrorism. It is also at the heart of counterterrorism strategies in western societies. Because of its ambiguity and elasticity, it is a controversial object of inquiry and there is growing evidence of its negative socio-political impacts in a number of countries. This paper critically examines Spanish counterterrorism approach. It analizes Spanish Counter Radicalisation Strategy 's conceptual basis; it argues that it is based on flawed hegemonic formulations of contemporary counterterrorism, and points at potential negative impacts.