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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
👁 A Croatian national flag with its three bands of red, white and blue and a crest in the center, is seen weaving above fans at a concert, amid a smoke-filled, rose-colored backdrop and what look like small fireworks going off.
Normalizing Far-Right Ideologies in the Western Balkans: Croatia’s Role at Home and Abroad
The Croatian government appears to be embracing far-right actions at home and abroad as it undermines neighboring Bosnia's sovereignty and democracy.
Nov. 20, 2025
Georgio Konstandi
👁 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
👁 Right-wing white nationalists hold flags with signs like "white pride worldwide."
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
👁 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
👁 The sign at the FBI headquarters building reads, “J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building.”
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
👁 Statue of Liberty holding torch with text bubbles instead of flame. Chatbot technologies in daily life, freedom of speech concept vector illustration. Vector illustration.
Curating Cyberspace: Rights, Responsibilities, and Opportunities
To challenge authoritarianism, platforms should embrace a role that balances expressive rights and responsibilities in a pro-democratic way.
May 14, 2025
Mary Anne Franks
👁 Conservative student and supporter of US President Donald Trump, Nick Fuentes, answers question during an interview with Agence France-Presse
Key January 6th Instigator, Nick Fuentes, Reinstatement on Twitter/X: The Implications
Analysis of extremist Nick Fuentes in the run-up and on January 6th, by two authors who served on the House Select Committee.
May 4, 2024
Tom Joscelyn and Jacob Glick
👁 Justice Department Building Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC with the American Flag in the front.
How the KKK Produced the Department of Justice
The Department of Justice was founded specifically to counter domestic terrorism. A new law to better prosecute today’s domestic terrorists and more effectively deter people…
Jan. 8, 2024
Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware
👁 Insurgents inside the Capitol building during the January 6 attack. One holds a phone in front of his face, and a poster is erected over a statue. The poster reads, “America First Never give up never surrender!!!”
Introduction to Expert Statements on Role of Extremism in Social and News Media, submitted to January 6th House Select Committee
Twenty statements from leading experts in law, academia, and other research organizations
Jan. 6, 2024
Meghan Conroy and Justin Hendrix
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DOJ Will Use Trump’s Continued Embrace of Jan. 6 Rioters to Prove Its Case
Former President Donald Trump's statements can show he had the requisite criminal intent in the actions he took to overturn an election.
Nov. 10, 2023
Tom Joscelyn, Norman L. Eisen and 1 more
👁 (L) headshot of FBI Director Christopher Wray, (R) headshot of Representative Jim Jordan
Anticipating Jim Jordan’s Judiciary Committee Hearing with FBI Director Wray
Will there be real oversight or more allegations of conspiracies and victimhood that drive political violence?
Jul. 11, 2023
Mary B. McCord