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.

Ahmad Mohibi discusses US’ direct talks with the Taliban on Tolonews
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Ahmad Mohibi discusses US’ direct talks with the Taliban on Tolonews

Rise to PeaceJul 18, 20181 min read

After the New York Times reported that the White House ordered diplomats to hold direct talks with the Taliban, Rise […]

On Africa’s East Coast, Two Reformers Work to Keep the Peace
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On Africa’s East Coast, Two Reformers Work to Keep the Peace

Liam TimmonsJul 10, 20183 min read

Political rallies in Ethiopia and Zimbabwe were disrupted by grenade attacks on June 23, shedding light on the dangers that […]

Hudaydah’s Resistance: An Inflection Point for the War in Yemen?
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Hudaydah’s Resistance: An Inflection Point for the War in Yemen?

Vincent LofasoJul 5, 20186 min read

The Arab coalition’s operation against the Houthis in Yemen has been heavily bombarding Hudaydah for days. Hudaydah is a Yemeni […]

What Makes a Terrorist Attack Notable: Determinants of U.S. Media Coverage
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What Makes a Terrorist Attack Notable: Determinants of U.S. Media Coverage

Liam TimmonsJul 5, 201814 min read

Introduction With the sheer saturation of terrorist attacks occurring each week, US news outlets are forced to make decisions regarding […]

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Countering Youth Extremism in Iraq: A Generational Challenge

Gabriel PiccilloJun 26, 20187 min read

Of the many countries around the world affected by terrorism in recent years, few have suffered to the degree that […]