WKS 537: Link Analytical between NGOs and Terroris
Levinger, 1 credit
This workshop is designed to examine the ways in which NGOs are wittingly or unwittingly used to support terrorist objectives and activities. Special attention will be given to the following issues: (1) why terrorist groups exploit NGOs; (2) how terrorist groups exploit NGOs; (3) telltale signs that can be used to distinguish between legitimate and illicit NGOs; and (4) actions governments and NGOs can take to maintain NGO legitimacy (including a discussion of appropriate legal frameworks; good governance; and self-regulation).
The workshop will combine lecture, case studies (including a review of NGOs that have contributed to the financing of al-Quaida) and simulations. The topics to be covered should be of particular interest to students interested in NGO management; security issues; and field-based emergency response or development work.