Rise to Peace blog

Defining the Problem and Reaching a Solution: A Reflection on How to Counter Violent Extremism

“Violent extremism knows no boundaries.” That was the message that Rise to Peace founder Ahmad Mohibi used to open “How…

5 years ago

The Mafia and the Latin American Drug Trade

Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug trafficker with ties to the Mafia. It is common knowledge that the Mafia engages…

5 years ago

My Best Weapon: A story of Dignity and Courage

“I tell my story because it is the best weapon I have” Nadia Murad, 2018 winner of Nobel Peace Prize…

5 years ago

Jair Bolsonaro and Violence in Brazil

On Sunday, Brazilians elected Jair Bolsonaro as their thirty-eighth president. Bolsonaro has been described by the New York Times as…

5 years ago

A look at Saudi Arabia in light of recent events and moving forward

Last Monday I attended the Inaugural Annual Gulf International Conference in Washington D.C. where Saudi-American journalist Jamal Khashoggi was scheduled to speak…

5 years ago

Can Colombia Legitimize its Coca Trade?

For the past century, Colombia has been embroiled in an intense war on drugs which has created a steady state…

5 years ago

A Brief History of Soviet Support for Terrorism

The reign of terror the Soviet Union inflicted upon its citizens is well-documented, but what’s less well-known is the impact…

5 years ago

Muslim Democracy

While the term contains the word Muslim, Muslim democracy seeks neither to reform or build theocracies, but rather to incorporate Islamic ideals…

5 years ago

Venezuela and the Predicament of Rentier States

Much is said about Venezuela and its current state, but often in isolation from processes occurring in other Latin American countries…

5 years ago

Scandinavia: Striking the Balance and Setting the Precedent

Europe has been on high alert for terror attacks in major metropolis around the region. Complicating the matter are questions…

6 years ago