The (Un)Making of an Extremist - Rebuilding Lives After Extremism

Explore the complex journey of former extremists in this 53-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the rising political extremism in Europe and the United States, examining cases from Neo-Nazi rallies in Charlottesville to ISIS jihadists in Brussels. Gain insights from former extremists as they share their experiences of rebuilding lives after leaving extremist movements. Analyze the challenges faced by counterterrorism officials in dealing with thousands of individuals stepping back from extremism. Discover potential strategies for government and private sector involvement in encouraging would-be extremists to rejoin society. Listen to perspectives from speakers Graeme Wood, Jesse Morton, Shannon Martinez, and Michael Davidson as they discuss the unmaking of an extremist and the path to reintegration.