At Rise to Peace, we are dedicated to conducting thorough research and analysis on terrorism, exploring its triggers and drivers, and identifying best practices to prevent its rise. Our team of experts delves into the intricacies of extremism and terrorism, examining their dynamics, tactics, and underlying causes. Through our research, we aim to provide policymakers and the public with valuable information and insights to play an active role in countering extremism. We contribute to the field by writing articles, reports, op-eds, and more, sharing our findings and recommendations based on meticulous research and evidence. By prioritizing research and analysis, we empower policy practitioners and the public to engage effectively in preventing and addressing the challenges posed by extremism and terrorism.

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Afghanistan: Results of the Moscow talks with Taliban

Earlier this week, Channel News USA discussed how the Taliban and Afghan government held talks in Moscow regarding women’s rights,…
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The Mosul of Southeast Asia? Countering Extremism in the Philippines

Filipino and American forces shaking hands in September 2017. Image Credit: Cpl. Robert Sweet, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The recent tension…
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Asia Rise to Peace blog

How Detainment of Uyghur Muslims Can Lead to Violent Extremism

Source: AP Feed News (2018) By: JulieAnn Sickell, Ahmad Mohibi The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination criticizes the…
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Returning Foreign Fighters: A Global Threat

As ISIS concedes its last remnants of territory, governments around the world must confront the return of foreign fighters from…
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The Mysterious Case of Mohamad Jamal Khweis

Mohamad Jamal Khweis while in Kurdish custody. Image Credit: Associated Press. Few in Alexandria, Virginia, would have suspected that the…
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Rise to Peace blog United States

Countering Extremism in the Digital Age

Source: Rand Corporation (2016)  The Global War on Terror has challenged Western conceptions of warfare. The days of clearly defined…
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Lessons from the KKK

KKK recruitment propaganda. Source: Link Upstate New York experienced a unique threat to the safety of their community this year:…
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What Constitutes Terrorism?

An Israeli woman carrying a coffin with family members and friends to protest domestic violence. Source: The Guardian Photographer: Jim…
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The Naxalite Insurgency

On October 30, 2018, a journalist and two policemen were killed in an ambush in Eastern Indian state of Chattisgarh….
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The Psychological Battle Against Terror

A man prays by a memorial for the dead. Image credit: Christian Hartman, REUTERS. There is a special aspect to…
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Lessons from Strasbourg

Cheriff Chekatt, the Strasbourg attacker. Image credit: BBC. At approximately 8 pm on December 11th, 29-year-old Cheriff Chekatt opened fire…
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How Minnesota is Attempting to Combat Radicalization

Abdifatah Ahmed, who travelled to join the Islamic State, posted this image on Facebook with the caption “The return of…
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MENA Rise to Peace blog

ISIS Threat

Since ISIS’, or Daesh’s, ascension to power, following the chaos of the Syrian uprisings in 2011, the world has watched…
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Africa Rise to Peace blog

Burkina Faso: Local Instability, Global Implications

Figure 1 Retrieved from Nationsonline.org Link Rampant political instability in Burkina Faso, stemming from the overthrow of dictator Blaise Compaoré,…
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Latin America Rise to Peace blog

World Cup and Olympics and Terrorism in Brazil

Throughout the second half of the twentieth century, terrorist attacks occurred in countries that were hosting global events, including incidents…
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Latin America Rise to Peace blog

Guerrilla Warfare in Latin America

When a nation is invaded, or succumbs to an authoritarian government, its people usually are no match for either foreign…
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Women and Radicalization

Ninetta Bagarella and her husband, Totò, who successfully raised children in the extremist Mafia tradition. Image credit: Associated Press. Emilie König,…
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Social Media and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism

Far-right protestors at the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, August 2017. Image credit: Anthony Crider. In the United…
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Mohammed Hamzah Khan: Case Study of an American Extremist

Mohammed Hamzah Khan, the young man radicalized in the suburbs of Chicago. Born in the United States to first generation…
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Rehabilitation in the Archipelago: Is Indonesia Building a Foundation of Success?

Since the turn of the century, much of countering violent extremism (CVE) discussion has rightly focused on the Middle East…
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