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What does it mean?
Calm extremist groups before trying to remove their influence.
In plain terms
Reduce fanaticism before ending it.
What can you take from it?
De-escalate before eliminating threats.

Where it applies

  • counter terrorism
  • labor disputes

Putting it to work

  • negotiating peace
  • dissolving movements

Questions to consider

  • Is de-escalation safe?
  • When to use force?

Another view

Lulling may allow ideologies to spread unchecked.

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