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.

UN Peacekeeping Missions in Africa: Introduction and Analysis
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UN Peacekeeping Missions in Africa: Introduction and Analysis

Rise to PeaceAug 17, 20217 min read

Introduction United Nations peacekeeping operations are meant to help countries down the complex path of peace and reconciliation. Such peacekeeping […]

The World Needs to See the Taliban for What It Is: A Hybrid Terrorist Organization
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The World Needs to See the Taliban for What It Is: A Hybrid Terrorist Organization

Rise to PeaceAug 16, 20214 min read

Over the last weekend, the Taliban continued its country-wide offensive, successfully capturing several Afghan provincial capitals. While the U.S. continues to […]

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Special Report On Youths’ Views on the Afghan Peace Process

Rise to PeaceAug 15, 20212 min read

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Encouraging messages written on signs by London Underground staff for commuters the morning after the 2016 Westminster terror attack. The “Blitz Spirit” of WW2 is often invoked to rally community moral in London after terrorist incidents.
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How Local Identities Can Shape a More Balanced Response to Terror

Rise to PeaceAug 13, 20214 min read

The traumatic impacts of terrorist attacks reverberate far beyond physical injuries and loss of life. Victims must often cope with […]

Afghan Interpreters, the Peace Process, and the Future of Indigenous Support for US Combat Operations
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Afghan Interpreters, the Peace Process, and the Future of Indigenous Support for US Combat Operations

Rise to PeaceAug 12, 20215 min read

As the United States prepares for its withdrawal from Afghanistan, discussions have continued about the fate of Afghan interpreters who […]