Rise to Peace is a U.S.-based nonprofit focused on stopping terrorism and growing peace with research, education, events, and honest talk.

We don’t pick sides—our mission is to connect people everywhere to share experience and stop terrorism—helping everyone and governments take action!

We tackle groups like the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, the Taliban, the Haqqani Network in Afghanistan, and Jemaah Islamiyah in Southeast Asia; drug cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel in Latin America; Hindu extremists like Sanatan Sanstha in India; Christian extremists like the Lord’s Resistance Army in Africa and violent cults in Latin America; far-right hate groups like The Base, Proud Boys in the U.S., and the Identitarian Movement in Europe; state-sponsored terrorism from nations like Iran (supporting Hezbollah and Hamas) and North Korea (funding cyberattacks); plus cyber terrorism with lone-wolf actors and online threats. We look into these dangers, write clear reports, and teach people. Our online work stops their lies, our panels and talks bring people together, and our media shares the truth worldwide.

Vision

A world where no one faces war or terrorism—just peace.

How We Fight Extremism

Rise to Peace doesn’t just sit back—we move. Our plan takes on extremism with action, research, and ideas.

Remembering 9/11 in the Wake of Growing Threats
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Remembering 9/11 in the Wake of Growing Threats

Ahmad Shah MohibiSep 11, 20223 min read

As the 21st commemoration of the September 11th terrorist attacks approaches, the solemn anniversary brings a new wave of urgency. […]

Remembering September 11th
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Remembering September 11th: The Prevailing Memories of 9/11

Rise to PeaceSep 3, 20226 min read

Remembering September 11th “The Black Swan Theory”, coined by Nassim Nicholas Caleb, describes sporadic, unforeseen, and highly significant events. These […]

Terrorism Southeast
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Security and Counter-Terrorism Efforts in Southeast Asia

Rise to PeaceAug 29, 20226 min read

The Global Terrorism Index (GTI), a comprehensive study prepared by the Institute for Economics and Peace on the impact of […]

Sexual repression of Afghan women: a Taliban’s state-building strategy
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Sexual Repression of Afghan Women: a Taliban’s State-Building Strategy

Rise to PeaceAug 27, 20224 min read

“Women’s security in the home is a reflection of the security in the country. If women cannot be safe at […]

the US had assassinated al-Qaeda commander Ayman al-Zawahiri
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US Assassinate Ayman Al-Zawahiri, Al-Qaeda’s Number Two

Rise to PeaceAug 2, 20225 min read

After months of meticulous planning and geographic calculations, President Joe Biden announced that the US had assassinated al-Qaeda commander Ayman […]