Nevertheless, a possible alternative that the government could consider is using the communication model, which falls under the persuasive counterterrorism strategy. A significant concern, as addressed by Taşpınar (2009), is that fighting radicalization should be the first step in countering terrorism. Crelinsten (2014) informs that the implementation of communication techniques to persuade potential recruits and sympathizers of the terrorists to maintain good morals is effective. In actuality, a lack of knowledge regarding the implications of radicalization and poverty influence many individuals into joining terrorist groups; however, public awareness campaigns could promote change.

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Counterterrorism