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How to Prevent the U.N. Global Counterterrorism Strategy Negotiations from Blowing Up
As the UN marks 20 years of its Global Counterterrorism Strategy, co-facilitators must steer fraught negotiations to protect human rights and preserve consensus.
Feb. 25, 2026
Jordan Street and CJ (Caleb) Pine
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How the DOJ is Prosecuting Nihilistic Violent Extremism as Domestic Terrorism
The DOJ has charged an alleged nihilistic violent extremist with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists for the first time.
Dec. 9, 2025
Luke Baumgartner and Barry Jonas
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The Feedback Loop Between Online Extremism and Acts of Violence
Each new incident of political violence is followed by a wave of digital celebration, intimidation, and imitation. Responses remain polarized and superficial.
Nov. 10, 2025
Mariana Olaizola Rosenblat
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Correctly Assessing Left-Wing Terrorism and Political Violence in the United States
A recent published report risks feeding false narratives about political violence and polarization.
Oct. 21, 2025
Michael Jensen and Amy Cooter
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A New Approach in the Fight Against Transnational Violent Extremism is Needed
If the U.S. and foreign partners could strategically deploy their counterterrorism programs to deliberately target a common enemy, all would mutually benefit.
Oct. 8, 2025
Thomas E. Brzozowski
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How Misogyny Fuels Violent Extremism
Taking a closer look at where misogynist beliefs come from can help shed light on the pathways to violence — and how to interrupt them.
Sep. 16, 2025
Cynthia Miller-Idriss
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Setting the Record Straight on Nihilistic Violence
Confusion over “nihilistic violence” risks mislabeling attacks, hindering efforts to prevent mass violence by non-ideological subcultures.
Jul. 1, 2025
Steven Rai and Cody Zoschak
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Nihilistic Violent Extremism: A Valuable Stride Forward in American Counterterrorism
Nihilistic violent extremism might even be considered part of a fourth generation of online radicalization, blurring the lines between killers and terrorists.
May 21, 2025
Jacob Ware
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Public-Safety Reform and Preventing Targeted Violence: Two Sides of the Same Public-Health Coin
A call to breakdown silos by jointly addressing targeted violence and other public-safety issues for comprehensive, lasting solutions.
Sep. 6, 2024
Eric Rosand, Stevan Weine and 1 more
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New UN Special Rapporteur’s Report Underscores Risks of Abusive Counterterrorism
A report from Ben Saul, the new UN expert on counterterrorism and Human Rights, outlines his priorities for the coming years.
Jun. 12, 2024
Cyprien Fluzin
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The Just Security Podcast: “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America”
Just Security hosted an event for the launch of Barbara McQuade’s new book, "Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America."
Mar. 7, 2024
Barbara McQuade, Ruth Ben-Ghiat and 1 more
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Book Excerpt: “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America” by Barbara McQuade
Excerpted from "Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America" by Barbara McQuade, published by Seven Stories Press.
Feb. 26, 2024
Barbara McQuade