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.

Taliban Innovation, Global Threat: Combined Suicide and Firearm Attacks
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Taliban Innovation, Global Threat: Combined Suicide and Firearm Attacks

Liam TimmonsJun 23, 20186 min read

Taliban attacks in Afghanistan represent a decade-long evolution of terror tactics, drawing influence from a variety of operating groups and […]

Central Asian Export of ‘Lone Wolf’ Terrorism: Case Studies, Comparisons and Lessons
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Central Asian Export of ‘Lone Wolf’ Terrorism: Case Studies, Comparisons and Lessons

Tim O’SheaMay 30, 201816 min read

Introduction Several high-profile terrorist attacks in Western Europe and North America in recent years have been committed by migrants from […]

After the Violence in Gaza; Is There a Way Forward?
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After the Violence in Gaza; Is There a Way Forward?

Rise to PeaceMay 27, 20187 min read

Mahmud Hams/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Recent violence along the border between Gaza and Israel has sparked significant international concern […]

The Lebanese Elections Are Over: What Next?
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The Lebanese Elections Are Over: What Next?

Vincent LofasoMay 22, 20187 min read

On May 6th, Lebanon held its first parliamentary elections in nine years. Hezbollah was a big winner. The Shi’ite political […]

Will the Kim-Trump Summit be a Step Towards Peace?
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Will the Kim-Trump Summit be a Step Towards Peace?

Rise to PeaceMay 20, 20185 min read

Photo Credit: CNN On May 10th, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong applauded the announcement of a summit set to […]