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Collection: Just Security’s Counterextremism Initiative
Introducing Just Security's new Collection on the evolving threats of violent extremism and terrorism.
Apr. 3, 2026
Tom Joscelyn
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How a Broadly Defined Counterterrorism Statute Could Be Abused
18 U.S.C. § 2339A doesn’t require proof of group membership or terrorist intent, and the policy framework around it outweighs any single verdict.
Mar. 3, 2026
Thomas E. Brzozowski
👁 The logo of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seen at the Los Angeles Federal Building in May 2025. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
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
👁 A police officer responds to a shooting at Evergreen High School on September 10, 2025 in Evergreen, Colorado. At least three students, including the suspected shooter, were injured in the attack. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
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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The Just Security Podcast: Misogyny’s Role in Violent Extremism
Cynthia Miller-Idriss joins Tom Joscelyn to discuss her new book, Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism.
Sep. 18, 2025
Cynthia Miller-Idriss and Tom Joscelyn
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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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How the United States Is Undoing the Post-9/11 Security Architecture That Has Kept It Safe
"I fear the worst is yet to come."
Sep. 11, 2025
Donell Harvin
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It’s Time to Designate The Base as an FTO
With increasing violent extremism and waning DOJ interest in curbing far-right extremism, a failure to address the threats posed by The Base could prove fatal.
Aug. 5, 2025
Luke Baumgartner
👁 The logo of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seen at the Los Angeles Federal Building in May 2025. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
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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The Just Security Podcast: Understanding the Congressional Investigations Landscape
Ronak D. Desai explains what to expect for congressional investigations and oversight with unified Republican control of both chambers.
Mar. 7, 2025
Ronak D. Desai, Paras Shah and 1 more
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The Just Security Podcast: Politicization and Weaponization of the Justice Department in the Second Trump Administration
Just Security recently published a timeline of actions regarding the level of politicization and weaponization of the Department of Justice.
Mar. 6, 2025
Ryan Goodman, Tom Joscelyn and 3 more