A national strategy will soon be unveiled that will outline ways to tackle deviant thoughts and behavior that can lead to terrorism. This is according to Dr. Khaled Al-Drais, Supervisor of the Prince Naif Chair for Intellectual Security. In a recent interview with Okaz he said the national strategy on intellectual security is expected to be released before the end of the year. It is currently being revised. He said Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, attaches great importance to the strategy. The plan is expected to take into account the country's development initiatives, particularly in the light of rising unemployment, poverty and the high cost of living. These are factors that affect intellectual security and can lead to the youth becoming disillusioned. Al-Drais said the strategy will address the political, economic, religious, educational, cultural and social aspects of society with a special emphasis on the youth which is the largest segment of the population. The strategy will include training of imams, teachers and security officials to enlighten them about the key roles they play in society. He said the plan will also include ways to help families care for their dependants especially those who are vulnerable and easily convinced. Any information families reveal about their children will be dealt with confidentially, said Al
