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    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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    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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Although we live in dangerous times, rife with both international and domestic terrorism, there is hope and there is a clear path towards peace – that road is education and Rise to Peace helps to build that path one person at a time.

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Afghanistan 2020

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Afghanistan in 2020: Is Peace Possible?

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The Afghan Peace Process

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The Hello Project

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The Global War on Terror

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Elections, Extremism, and the Path Forward for Afghanistan

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How to Counter Violent Extremism

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Latest Articles

 

Digital Extremism

By Rise to Peace / October 29, 2022
The world has been evolving each day, and by that, society is quickly adapting and changing its means of communication....
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Climate Change Fueled Eco-Terrorism: The Nexus Explained

By Rise to Peace / October 24, 2022
“We are sinking”: A Speech from the Sea Tuvalu’s foreign minister Simon Kofe addressed the 26th United Nations Climate Change...
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Remembering 9/11 in the Wake of Growing Threats

By Ahmad Mohibi / September 11, 2022
As the 21st commemoration of the September 11th terrorist attacks approaches, the solemn anniversary brings a new wave of urgency....
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Remembering September 11th: The Prevailing Memories of 9/11

By Rise to Peace / September 3, 2022
Remembering September 11th "The Black Swan Theory", coined by Nassim Nicholas Caleb, describes sporadic, unforeseen, and highly significant events. These...
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Security and Counter-Terrorism Efforts in Southeast Asia

By Rise to Peace / August 29, 2022
The Global Terrorism Index (GTI), a comprehensive study prepared by the Institute for Economics and Peace on the impact of...
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Sexual Repression of Afghan Women: a Taliban’s State-Building Strategy

By Rise to Peace / August 27, 2022
“Women’s security in the home is a reflection of the security in the country. If women cannot be safe at...
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US Assassinate Ayman Al-Zawahiri, Al-Qaeda’s Number Two

By Rise to Peace / August 2, 2022
After months of meticulous planning and geographic calculations, President Joe Biden announced that the US had assassinated al-Qaeda commander Ayman...
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What the Death of Maher al-Agal Means for the Future of the Islamic State

By Rise to Peace / July 26, 2022
Maher al-Agal was killed in a U.S. drone strike in northwest Syria on July 12, 2022. Al-Agal was a top...
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Katibat Macina: A Growing Threat in Mali

By Rise to Peace / July 12, 2022
According to a statement by the Malian government, heightened attention is on Katibat Macina, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist organization, for its...
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A U.S. Drone Strike Kills an al-Qaeda Linked Commander in Syria

By Rise to Peace / July 8, 2022
On June 27, another drone strike was successfully completed against the leader of an al-Qaeda affiliate group in northern Syria,...
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Special Report On Child Terrorists and Violent Extremism in Afghanistan

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Special Report On Youth and Violent Extremism in Iraq

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

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

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

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

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3 comments

  • Joao Nuno Assuncao August 19, 2021   Reply →

    Hello, I’m a portuguese journalist and would like to record an online interview with one of your members who are now in Cabul.
    Please get in touch.
    Best!

  • Cecile McPherson August 20, 2021   Reply →

    Hi, hope you’re keeping well. My name is Cecile and I am a journalist at the European Broadcasting Union in Washington. We work with public service broadcasters around the world to help them find videos and images to broadcast. Is this your video? https://twitter.com/risetopeace/status/1428746634826067971 If so, would you grant us permission to use it in broadcast and online player with a courtesy to you as per news-exchange.ebu.ch/clearance, please? Thanks & take care

  • Sue Marcus August 27, 2021   Reply →

    I live near the Dulles Expo Center. I am sorry that I cannot donate time-feeling stretched by other volunteer commitments–though we have Stuff, I can buy Stuff, and I can donate the ever versatile $$.

    Yours in peace, Sue Marcus

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