• Washington D.C.

    Policy and Practice

    Rise to Peace gathers renowned experts to explore the genesis of global radicalization and how to counter the rise of violent extremist ideology

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  • Challenging Narratives, Informing Minds

    Media & Impact

    Rise to Peace counters terrorism narratives through media analysis, offering real-life scenarios and expert insights on foreign affairs and global security.

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  • Field Research

    The Interview Project

    We interview young people who formerly embraced extremist ideology and became misguided foot soldiers for groups such as the Taliban, Al-Shabaab and ISIS

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  • The Hello Project

    Communication and Dialogue

    We aim to provide tools to help build a bridge where major security issues such as extremism, radicalization, social injustices are properly communicated and taken care of before it leads to violence.

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  • The Madrasa Boys Project

    Education Development

    Our objective is to effectively examine the problems and effectively reinforce the volume to address the key drivers to extremism.

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Led by Experience. Driven by Action.

Rise to Peace was founded by Ahmad Shah Mohibi, born in Afghanistan’s conflict and fought alongside U.S. forces in Operation Enduring Freedom.

We study terrorism—how it grows, recruits, and spreads—and target its networks, online and off. We inform the public and deliver clear, practical strategies to stop violent threats.

This isn’t theory. It’s real.

Our Recent Work

Afghanistan Evacuation

Afghanistan Evacuation

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The Global War on Terror

The Global War on Terror

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The Afghan Peace Process

The Afghan Peace Process

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Capacity Building and Mentorship Project

Capacity Building and Mentorship Project

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Afghanistan in 2020: Is Peace Possible?

Afghanistan in 2020: Is Peace Possible?

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Afghanistan 2020

Afghanistan 2020

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The Hello Project

The Hello Project

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Elections, Extremism, and the Path Forward for Afghanistan

Elections, Extremism, and the Path Forward for Afghanistan

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How to Counter Violent Extremism

How to Counter Violent Extremism

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Latest Articles

A Season of Growth: Rise to Peace Welcomes New Voices in Peacebuilding and Counter-Terror Research

By Rise to Peace US / October 29, 2025
The past few months have been transformative for Rise to Peace. As we reflect on this period of remarkable growth,…
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A Season of Growth: Rise to Peace Welcomes New Voices in Peacebuilding and Counter-Terror Research

A Religious Persecution in Africa: Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Religious Violence and Islamic Extremism in Central Africa

By Rise to Peace US / October 17, 2025
The bloodshed of people in Africa at the hands of extremists is almost immeasurable, and what is incredibly concerning is…
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A Religious Persecution in Africa: Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Religious Violence and Islamic Extremism in Central Africa

American Carrion: The Ideological Rorschach Test of Charlie Kirk’s Murder

By Rise to Peace US / September 18, 2025
The heinous murder of Charlie Kirk in cold blood provides an ideological Rorschach Test for a country that is under…
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American Carrion: The Ideological Rorschach Test of Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Prevention or Provocation? Pre-emptive Strikes and Nuclear Ambiguity in the 2025 Israel-Iran Confrontation

By Rise to Peace US / July 2, 2025
In June 2025, the fragile equilibrium of the Middle East was once again disrupted when Israel launched a series of…
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Prevention or Provocation? Pre-emptive Strikes and Nuclear Ambiguity in the 2025 Israel-Iran Confrontation

Breaking the Mold: Women as Agents of Terrorism

By Rise to Peace US / June 30, 2025
Terrorism is a man’s game and women’s role in violence is often neglected due to the widely believed societal myth…
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Breaking the Mold: Women as Agents of Terrorism

America’s Emerging Years of Lead: Christian Nationalism and the Architecture of Stochastic Terror

By Rise to Peace US / June 18, 2025
America’s nascent Years of Lead operates under different mechanics than traditional terrorism. The violent acts emerge not from well-defined ideological…
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America’s Emerging Years of Lead: Christian Nationalism and the Architecture of Stochastic Terror

Who’s Liable for Terrorist Content? Navigating Platform Responsibility in a Fragmented Global Legal Order

By Rise to Peace US / June 12, 2025
Though terrorist organisations today often operate without clear borders, their digital footprints travel freely, amplified by algorithms, shared by users,…
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Who’s Liable for Terrorist Content? Navigating Platform Responsibility in a Fragmented Global Legal Order

Mapping Human Impacts in a New Era: Liminal Warfare’s Distinct Impact on Human Security

By Rise to Peace US / June 3, 2025
The character of conflict in the 21st century has undergone significant changes, moving from the traditional model of state-on-state warfare…
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Mapping Human Impacts in a New Era: Liminal Warfare’s Distinct Impact on Human Security

Shopping for Identity: The Ideological Incoherence of the Palm Springs Suicide Bomber

By Rise to Peace US / May 19, 2025
Yesterday morning, on the 18th of May, the world awoke to news of yet another act of directed violence. In…
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Shopping for Identity: The Ideological Incoherence of the Palm Springs Suicide Bomber

From Propaganda to Playbook: The Lasting Media Template of ISIS

By Rise to Peace US / May 14, 2025
Though the Islamic State, or ISIS, has long lost its territorial grip, the influence of its digital propaganda machine endures….
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From Propaganda to Playbook: The Lasting Media Template of ISIS

LATEST RESEARCH

Special Report On Child Terrorists and Violent Extremism in Afghanistan

Special Report On Child Terrorists and Violent Extremism in Afghanistan

Research & Reports
Special Report On Youth and Violent Extremism in Iraq

Special Report On Youth and Violent Extremism in Iraq

Research & Reports
Countering neo-Nazi Ideology in the United States: Waging a War of Information

Countering neo-Nazi Ideology in the United States: Waging a War of Information

Research & Reports

OUR METHODOLOGY

Research & Analysis

Research & Analysis

Our frontline research and informed analysis unravels the grassroots causes of terrorism and extremism so that we can offer actionable prevention strategies.

Education & Awareness

Education & Awareness

We implement localized educational projects available to all members of civil society that focus on objectives of kindness, rather than division and hate.

Policy & Practice

Policy & Practice

We gather renowned experts at high level discussions to share knowledge on the best practices to prevent extremism and terrorism with the public.

Connect for Change

Connect for Change

We provide opportunities to people of diverse backgrounds to connect with each other, exchange ideas, and collaborate to counter the universal scourge of terror.

News and Announcements

 High-Level Advocacy

 News