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.

Neglecting Afghanistan: Lessons to be Learnt From the 9/11 Attacks 20-Years Later
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Neglecting Afghanistan: Lessons to be Learnt From the 9/11 Attacks 20-Years Later

Rise to PeaceSep 16, 20215 min read

Exactly two decades ago, the United States witnessed a deadly attack that transformed the international security landscape overnight. Only six […]

#TalibanOurGuardians: Taliban Support Trends via Twitter During Afghanistan Repression
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#TalibanOurGuardians: Taliban Support Trends via Twitter During Afghanistan Repression

Rise to PeaceSep 13, 20216 min read

It is not a new agenda for Twitter to be the ‘go to’ space for encouraging violent extremist activities, though, […]

Islam vs Islamism? The Realpolitik of Islamic Jihadism in Africa
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Islam vs Islamism? The Realpolitik of Islamic Jihadism in Africa

Rise to PeaceSep 12, 20216 min read

Decades of internecine conflicts, and bloody civil wars have left inedible scars across Africa, and the consequent weakening (or failure) […]

What’s Next for Afghanistan Under the Taliban Regime?
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What’s Next for Afghanistan Under the Taliban Regime?

Ahmad Shah MohibiSep 10, 20217 min read

In just 10 days, the Taliban was able to take control of most of the major cities and towns across […]

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Afghanistan After the Withdrawal: What It’s Like for One Man Left Behind As the Taliban Takes Over

Rise to PeaceSep 7, 20211 min read

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