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Conclusion and Recommendations

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This chapter concludes the book by recommending the path forward in the War on Terror. Specifically, based on the preceding account of the real sources of violent extremism, the chapter lays out a vision for the U.S. and the West to advance a more inclusive, reconciliatory narrative—the only way to resolve a war of narratives. Only cooperation and cultural understanding will allow for a resolution of U.S.–Muslim animosity and the War on Terror itself. The work of countering Islamophobia and winning hearts and minds go hand in hand. This chapter proposes practical strategies for the U.S. government, NGOs, the mass media, and educators to follow in reconciling Muslim and Western interests.

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Farhadi, A. (2020). Conclusion and Recommendations. In: Countering Violent Extremism by Winning Hearts and Minds. Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50057-3_7

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