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.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia taking security measures to prevent terrorist attacks during tournament
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia taking security measures to prevent terrorist attacks during tournament

John SimsJan 24, 20185 min read

© Alexandr Sherbak/TASS Every four years societies come together to watch and cheer at the largest sporting events on Earth, the […]

The International Community Questions Whether Pakistan can be Counted on to Combat Terrorism
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The International Community Questions Whether Pakistan can be Counted on to Combat Terrorism

Kevin CarpenterJan 23, 20186 min read

The International Community Questions Whether Pakistan can be Counted on to Combat Terrorism On January 16, 2018, Pakistan’s Prime Minister, […]

A Dangerous Method:  Zurich University Study Exemplifies Double-Edged Sword of Migration Policy in Europe
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A Dangerous Method:  Zurich University Study Exemplifies Double-Edged Sword of Migration Policy in Europe

Josephine NeulenJan 22, 20185 min read

Researchers at Zurich University of Applied Sciences have released data linking a rise in criminality in Germany to teenage migrants, […]

Poverty and Violent Extremism in Yemen
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Poverty and Violent Extremism in Yemen

Lindsay StanekJan 19, 20189 min read

For over 1,000 days now, Yemen has been devastated by horrific violence and a brutal civil war.[1] In 2014, the […]

Terrorism in the Philippines: Can Increased Maritime Security Help Stop the Flow of Foreign Fighters?
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Terrorism in the Philippines: Can Increased Maritime Security Help Stop the Flow of Foreign Fighters?

Maya NormanJan 17, 20184 min read

While the thought of ISIS typically brings to mind violence in Iraq and Syria, their pervasive ideology, coupled with the […]