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.

A Tale of Two Withdrawals: What the U.S. Can Learn from the Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon
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A Tale of Two Withdrawals: What the U.S. Can Learn from the Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon

Rise to PeaceAug 26, 20214 min read

On August 15th, 2021, Taliban fighters captured Kabul without firing a shot, sending shock waves across the world and expediting […]

An Assessment of the Current Terror Threats to the United States
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An Assessment of the Current Terror Threats to the United States

Sydney NeumanAug 24, 20214 min read

As the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches and coronavirus is in rapid circulation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]

Boko Haram Soliders
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Is Boko Haram on the verge of defeat?

Rise to PeaceAug 20, 20214 min read

Over the last few months the Nigerian armed forces have enjoyed a series of military victories against Boko Haram, who […]

Views from Washington: How US Troop Withdrawal Will Affect the Taliban
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Views from Washington: How US Troop Withdrawal Will Affect the Taliban

Sydney NeumanAug 19, 20215 min read

On October 7th, 2001, former president George W. Bush launched the war in Afghanistan, following the 9/11 attacks. 20 years […]

The United Nations in Africa: South Sudan’s Quest for Stability
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The United Nations in Africa: South Sudan’s Quest for Stability

Stefan BakumenkoAug 18, 20218 min read

Background On July 9th, South Sudan celebrated ten years of independence, remembering how its people overwhelmingly voted for independence from […]