Articles · Vol. 2 No. 4 (2026)
THE GLOBAL THREAT OF RADICALIZATION: ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN WELL-BEING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Keywords
radicalization extremism terrorism human security sustainable developmentAbstract
The article analyzes the impact of radicalization and violent extremism
on human well-being and sustainable development. The research was carried out on the
basis of reports of international organizations and scientific sources. The results show
that radicalization intensifies under conditions of social inequality, limited economic
opportunities, and political marginalization. Effective mechanisms for its prevention
are also considered.
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