the magazine
Al-Ghurabá is a free, monthly magazine published in Spanish that serves as a platform for alternative narratives aimed at preventing violent radicalization linked to jihadist ideology and other forms of violent extremism. It was launched in 2017 as a project of CISEG (www.intelciseg.org), a non-profit association dedicated to building connections among professionals in criminology, intelligence, and security who work in the prevention, detection, intervention, and disruption of violent radicalization and terrorism.
The magazine’s purpose is to engage civil society and provide prevention and counter-narrative resources that contribute to reducing the risk of violent radicalization within communities. To this end, each issue brings together up-to-date and accessible content, presented in a clear and informative format. It features articles by analysts offering diverse perspectives—including intelligence, security, criminology, terrorism, and counter-narratives—as well as interviews with experts in the field, monthly recommendations for specialized reading, and opinion pieces that encourage reflection.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
1. FREE DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE
We promote open and free access to rigorous information for the general public on violent radicalization. Our aim is to broaden public understanding and share, in a clear and accessible way, the latest developments and contributions from professionals who research and work directly on this phenomenon.
Radicalization can emerge in any community and affect anyone, whether through close contact with a radicalized individual or with an agent of radicalization. For this reason, we consider it essential to provide civil society with useful tools, helping people stay informed, empowered, and prepared to recognize and understand this issue.
2. DISSEMINATION OF COUNTER-NARRATIVES
We develop not only content aimed at society as a whole, but also specific materials for groups that may be particularly vulnerable to processes of radicalization. Our aim is to create resources tailored to different audiences through clear and direct formats.
These publications not only analyze the current situation, but also seek to undermine and delegitimize the narratives that underpin the activities of terrorist organizations and lone actors, while encouraging critical reflection and constructive alternatives.
