CVE (Countering Violent Extremism) programs have been a source of controversy in the Muslim American community, yet there is a lack of clarity in the discussion as to what CVE is. Is it a black and white issue as both its proponents and critics make it seem? In this episode, Alejandro Beutel, a researcher in CVE, and Mohamed Ghilan, a critic of CVE, discuss both government and community-led initiatives in countering violent extremism and consider how to address this divisive issue constructively in the Muslim community.

Check out additional articles on CVE from different perspectives on www.imanwire.com including:

The Danger of Imams Being Involved in CVE

CVE, Afghanistan, and the Theological Castration of Muslims

The Prophet Muhammad and Quraysh's CVE Program

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