Abstract:
This thesis examines the ongoing discourse of the term ‘radicalization’ and the impact
this discourse has in the discussion and implementation of various counter-radicalization
initiatives in the US. The thesis will highlight how the current radicalization discourse
has prevented the implementation of an effective de-radicalization initiative as an
applicable measure in countering the threat of radicalization in the US. The author has
used the critical discourse analysis methodology to review the July 15, 2015, US House
of Representative Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “The Rise of
Radicalization: Is the US Government Failing to Counter International and Domestic
Terrorism?” in order to denote which counter-radicalization initiatives are being
promulgated as the best methods for countering the domestic radicalization threat.
