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ISIL’s Original Web Series

As a part of its propaganda machine, ISIL created the video series ‘The Best Outcome Is for the Righteous.’ Each…

5 years ago

Profiling ‘Lone Wolves’ in Canada and the United States

The concept of ‘lone wolf terrorism’, as we understand in the contemporary, was ‘developed’ by right-wing extremists. Tom Metzger, the…

5 years ago

Prosecuting “Domestic Terrorism” in the United States

Infamously coined ‘lone-wolf’ attacks or acts of violence, the United States has tragically experienced 2 separate mass shooting occurrences this…

5 years ago

Using Encrypted Messaging for Terror Propaganda

In March, ISIL lost its last physical stronghold in Baghouz, Syria when United States-backed Syrian Democratic Forces overtook the territory.…

5 years ago

Extremism Assessment Series: Ku Klux Klan

Founded in 1865, the Ku Klux Klan is America’s original hate group. Targets for violence and bigotry include: African-Americans, Jews,…

5 years ago

Suicide blast kills 18 and injures 145 as Taliban continue talks with U.S.

The Suicide blast kills 18 and injures 145 as the Taliban continue talks with the U.S. in Doha, Qatar. Taliban…

5 years ago

13 Hours of Extremism: Domestic Terrorism Across the Political Spectrum Highlights Domestic Extremism Concerns

Between August 3-4 2019, America was horrified by multiple mass killings across the nation. Dozens were left dead and even…

5 years ago

Exclusive Interview with Phil Gurski on Female Extremism

As a part of The Women in Extremism Program, Rise to Peace’s Simone Matassa had the privilege of interviewing Phil…

5 years ago

Extremism Assessment Series: Far-Left Extremism

Based on Marxist principles – left wing extremists believe that the working class should revolt against those in power; Can…

5 years ago

Extremism Assessment Series: Far-Right Extremism

Far-right extremism describes ideologies and movements that are more radical than traditional conservatism, and often promote xenophobia, racism, white nationalism,…

5 years ago