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Afghanistan Peace Symposium

Rise to Peace, in conjunction with the United States Institute of Peace, is presenting a compelling panel on the future of Afghanistan’s political environment on April 25, 2018 from 2:30 to 4:30pm at the United States Institute of Peace. Hear from distinguished experts as they discuss the possibilities and challenges involved in the country’s resolution towards peace and its goal to implement a democratic model by 2020. Is such an endeavor possible? What internal and external geopolitical forces will ultimately, shape Afghanistan’s future? Can talks with the Taliban lead to peace in Afghanistan? Is it possible for the Taliban to become a legitimate and mainstream political force? What role, if any, will the United States play in Afghanistan going forward and what might be some factors for motivation or for avoidance? The panel will discuss these imperatives and more. https://youtu.be/5KTq3I7pK4Y

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Women and Radicalization

By Sonia Lay  /  December 9, 2018
Ninetta Bagarella and her husband, Totò, who successfully raised children in the extremist Mafia tradition. Image credit: Associated Press. Emilie König,...
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Social Media and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism

By Kyle Chapman  /  December 8, 2018
Far-right protestors at the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, August 2017. Image credit: Anthony Crider. In the United...
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Mohammed Hamzah Khan: Case Study of an American Extremist

By John Wilson  /  December 5, 2018
Mohammed Hamzah Khan, the young man radicalized in the suburbs of Chicago. Born in the United States to first generation...
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Rehabilitation in the Archipelago: Is Indonesia Building a Foundation of Success?

By Ben Maalouf  /  December 4, 2018
Since the turn of the century, much of countering violent extremism (CVE) discussion has rightly focused on the Middle East...
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Psyops: A New Frontier in Counterterror?

By Sonia Lay  /  December 3, 2018
An American soldier spreads free newspapers to the people of Baghdad as part of a mission in psychological operations. Image...
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When Will the Bloodshed in Syria End?

By Caleb Septoff  /  December 1, 2018
Late last year, most of the world let out a sigh of relief as it began to appear as though...
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ISIS: From Unified Caliphate to Decentralized Lone Wolves

By Kyle Chapman  /  December 1, 2018
Members of a US-led coalition prepare to fight ISIS and retake Hajin. Credit to Sgt. Timothy Koster. This September, the...
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Kabul Wedding Hall Bombing

By Caleb Septoff  /  November 30, 2018
Last Tuesday, November 20, 2018, religious scholars and clerics gathered in the Uranus Wedding Hall in Kabul, Afghanistan. The hall...
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Legalization of Drugs in Brazil

By Roberto Malta  /  November 26, 2018
Brazil continues to wage war against drug trafficking, prioritizing police and arrests. This past April, President Michel Temer deployed the...
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Zulfi Hoxha (Abu Hamza al-Amriki): A Case Study of Radicalization

By John Wilson  /  November 24, 2018
In early 2018, news emerged that a 25-year old from New Jersey was fighting as a commander for the Islamic...
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Toy Soldiers on a Mission: The Training and Indoctrination of Children for Jihad

By Sonia Lay  /  November 21, 2018
On September 26, a children’s show aired on Iran’s Channel 2 to commemorate the Iran-Iraq war. Translated by The Middle...
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Defining the Problem and Reaching a Solution: A Reflection on How to Counter Violent Extremism

By Rise to Peace  /  November 16, 2018
“Violent extremism knows no boundaries.” That was the message that Rise to Peace founder Ahmad Mohibi used to open “How...
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What You Can Do This Veteran’s Day

By Ahmad Mohibi  /  November 12, 2018
The willingness to fight for freedom and democracy, sacrificing everything to protect countrymen, family and homeland is a Veteran. This...
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The Mafia and the Latin American Drug Trade

By Roberto Malta  /  November 11, 2018
Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug trafficker with ties to the Mafia. It is common knowledge that the Mafia engages...
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My Best Weapon: A story of Dignity and Courage

By Kristine Olsen  /  November 7, 2018
“I tell my story because it is the best weapon I have” Nadia Murad, 2018 winner of Nobel Peace Prize...
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Jair Bolsonaro and Violence in Brazil

By Roberto Malta  /  November 7, 2018
On Sunday, Brazilians elected Jair Bolsonaro as their thirty-eighth president. Bolsonaro has been described by the New York Times as...
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From Democratic Republic of Germany to Republic of Germans: Anti-refugee Sentiment in East Germany

By Mark Thomas-Patterson  /  November 2, 2018
On August 26th, 2018, Chemnitz, a city in Saxony, Germany, was convulsed by large-scale xenophobic riots following the arrest of...
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From Democratic Republic of Germany to Republic of Germans: Anti-refugee Sentiment in East Germany
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A look at Saudi Arabia in light of recent events and moving forward

By Kristine Olsen  /  November 1, 2018
Last Monday I attended the Inaugural Annual Gulf International Conference in Washington D.C. where Saudi-American journalist Jamal Khashoggi was scheduled to speak...
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Can Colombia Legitimize its Coca Trade?

By Roberto Malta  /  October 31, 2018
For the past century, Colombia has been embroiled in an intense war on drugs which has created a steady state...
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Can Colombia Legitimize its Coca Trade?
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A Brief History of Soviet Support for Terrorism

By Kate Kleinle  /  October 31, 2018
The reign of terror the Soviet Union inflicted upon its citizens is well-documented, but what’s less well-known is the impact...
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