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  • Rise to Peace

    The Interview Project: A Documentary of Taliban Ex-Combatants

    We are filming a Documentary of Taliban Ex-Combatants to understand the motives for extremism and analyze lessons learned for change. Any amount — even $1 — will make a difference.

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  • Peace Symposium

    The Afghan Peace Process

    Rise to Peace held its first-panel discussion in Kabul, Afghanistan, despite the risk of violence and Taliban threats, where locals, experts, and students discussed the immediate need for peace and stability in the country followed by policy recommendation for the United States, the Afghan government, and the international community.

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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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  • Washington D.C.

    High-Level Advocacy

    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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  • 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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Rise to Peace

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.

Our Recent Work

Capacity Building and Mentorship Project

Capacity Building and Mentorship Project

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Afghanistan 2020

Afghanistan 2020

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The Afghan Peace Process

The Afghan Peace Process

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The Hello Project

The Hello Project

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The Global War on Terror

The Global War on Terror

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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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Afghanistan in 2020: Is Peace Possible?

Afghanistan in 2020: Is Peace Possible?

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Latest Articles

Reforming Afghanistan’s Higher Education Institutions

By Arman Sidhu  / August 11, 2020
Among the institutions most affected by Afghanistan’s incessant conflict over the past four decades, few have endured as much damage...
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Reforming Afghanistan’s Higher Education Institutions

With Final Prisoner Release, Afghanistan Takes a Giant Step Toward Peace

By Ahmad Mohibi  / August 10, 2020
Originally published at The Diplomat At long last, the Afghan government and the Taliban are ready to start their long-delayed peace...
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With Final Prisoner Release, Afghanistan Takes a Giant Step Toward Peace

Personal Reflections on the Tragedy in Beirut

By Cameron Hoffman  / August 7, 2020
Editor's Note: Rise to Peace Research Fellow Cameron Hoffman has a close connection with Beirut, Lebanon. He spoke with some...
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Personal Reflections on the Tragedy in Beirut

Remittances: Reverberations for Conflict-Ridden Regions

By Arman Sidhu  / July 28, 2020
Since the start of the 21st century, the world economy’s reliance on remittances has risen sharply as globalization enabled growth...
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Remittances: Reverberations for Conflict-Ridden Regions

Civil Society Organizations as a Possible Structure for Recovery in Lebanon

By Cameron Hoffman  / July 23, 2020
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Lebanon experienced massive protests calling for a new government in response to declining economic opportunities amongst...
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Civil Society Organizations as a Possible Structure for Recovery in Lebanon

How Will COVID-19 Impact Efforts in Afghanistan?

By Jack Ryan  / July 21, 2020
It is often surmised that modern conflict is characterized by a steady decline in inter-state warfare and increased conflict perpetrated...
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How Will COVID-19 Impact Efforts in Afghanistan?

The Emergence of Sara Khitta in the Context of the US Involvement in Afghanistan

By Jack Ryan  / July 20, 2020
The period following the United States-Taliban agreement has provided an opportunity for the U.S. to examine its Responsibility to Protect...
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The Emergence of Sara Khitta in the Context of the US Involvement in Afghanistan

Problems in the Way of Progress: Uncertain US Troop Withdrawal and New Challenges Facing the Afghan Peace Process

By Anja Apfel  / July 16, 2020
On February 29, 2020, the United States and the Taliban signed a peace agreement, widely referred to as the ‘Doha...
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Problems in the Way of Progress: Uncertain US Troop Withdrawal and New Challenges Facing the Afghan Peace Process

Do Civilian Self-Defense Groups Help or Harm Counterterrorism Efforts?

By Arman Sidhu  / July 7, 2020
After enduring what may be considered one of its most violent years, the West African nation of Burkina Faso has...
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Do Civilian Self-Defense Groups Help or Harm Counterterrorism Efforts?

Trade, Aid, and a Self-Reliant Afghan Economy

By Arman Sidhu  / July 2, 2020
At first glance, a chart depicting Afghanistan’s annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures since 2001 could be characterized as a...
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Trade, Aid, and a Self-Reliant Afghan Economy

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.

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At long last, the Afghan government and the Taliban are ready to start their long-delayed peace talks. What comes now? Writes @ahmadsmohibi #afghanpeace #afghanpeacedeal #Taliban

https://thediplomat.com/2020/08/with-final-prisoner-release-afghanistan-takes-a-giant-step-toward-peace/

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