SPDC is holding a series of dialogues to examine the drivers of violent extremism (VE) in Pakistan. The project aims to strengthen civil society’s capacity for countering violent extremism (CVE) by connecting practitioners who face VE on the ground with analysts who study its broader trends. Four themes guide the discussions: the nexus between intolerance and violent extremism, unemployment and youth, institutional failure, and corruption with elite impunity. Each dialogue produces a position paper and stakeholder follow‑up, culminating in a provincial conference with policy recommendations. This position paper is summation of the third session bringing together educators, youth groups, officials, media, and civil society representatives.
