This brief talk focuses on strategies within education which could interrupt the spread of violent extremism. It does so in full recognition of the complexities surrounding this challenge -and the huge temptation to identify a singular root cause of such behaviour and jump in with an equally singular educational solution. In an age of turbulence, of rapid change and human insecurity, all systems must adapt and respond and this includes education systems. I consider three interrelated issues: the context of change and insecurity, including the clear and present danger of violent extremism, education systems and the potential of focusing on social capital.
