Digital Extremism
By Rise to Peace / October 29, 2022
The world has been evolving each day, and by that, society is quickly adapting and changing its means of communication....
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Field Research
Ahmad Mohibi, president and Director of Counter-terrorism at Rise to Peace greets Taliban supporter biking around the city of Kabul during the ceasefire between the Afghan government and the Taliban. June 17, 2018 Photo by Rise to Peace
Rise to Peace conduct frontline reports, research to help the international community in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Our team of researchers and journalists work on these issues to gather reports, analyze and present it to the institutions, CVE organizations and as well as the governments to make better policies.
Sharp Analysis
Ahmad Mohibi, president, and Director of Counter-terrorism speaks to TOLOnews to explain why Taliban wants to join the peace process. 16 June 2018. Rise to Peace
Rise to Peace impact depends on its high standards of research, reporting, sharp analysis and strong policy recommendation.
We published 3 in-depth reports, alongside nearly 150 opinions pieces, videos, and multimedia.
Every week, we track and report terrorist attacks around the globe on The Active Intelligence Database, an initiative created by the Rise to Peace team in an effort to spread information and facilitate education on the threat of global terrorism
Every week, we research, examine and publish Week in Terrorism, This Week in Terrorism (WiT) was designed by the Rise to Peace team to increase the accessibility and usability of data on terror activity around the world.
The Active Intelligence team at Rise to Peace updates The Active Intelligence Map (AIM), a running map of terrorist attacks throughout the world.
High-level Advocacy
Rise to Peace Symposium at George Washington University. The panel was moderated by Michael R. Sherwin, an Assistant United States Attorney and included Dr. Gawdat Bahgat, Ambassador Limbert, and former MIPP Director Dr. Christopher Kojm. December 2016. Rise to Peace
The Rise to Peace Quarterly Expert Symposium gathers renowned experts from various fields (academia, humanitarian organizations, law enforcement, the military, diplomats and foreign service officers) to explore the genesis of global radicalization and how to counter the rise of violent extremist ideology. Each symposium is sponsored by a university and held at different locations across the world.
Climate Change Fueled Eco-Terrorism: The Nexus Explained
By Rise to Peace / October 24, 2022
“We are sinking”: A Speech from the Sea Tuvalu’s foreign minister Simon Kofe addressed the 26th United Nations Climate Change...
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Remembering 9/11 in the Wake of Growing Threats
By Ahmad Mohibi / September 11, 2022
As the 21st commemoration of the September 11th terrorist attacks approaches, the solemn anniversary brings a new wave of urgency....
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Remembering September 11th: The Prevailing Memories of 9/11
By Rise to Peace / September 3, 2022
Remembering September 11th "The Black Swan Theory", coined by Nassim Nicholas Caleb, describes sporadic, unforeseen, and highly significant events. These...
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Security and Counter-Terrorism Efforts in Southeast Asia
By Rise to Peace / August 29, 2022
The Global Terrorism Index (GTI), a comprehensive study prepared by the Institute for Economics and Peace on the impact of...
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Sexual Repression of Afghan Women: a Taliban’s State-Building Strategy
By Rise to Peace / August 27, 2022
“Women’s security in the home is a reflection of the security in the country. If women cannot be safe at...
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US Assassinate Ayman Al-Zawahiri, Al-Qaeda’s Number Two
By Rise to Peace / August 2, 2022
After months of meticulous planning and geographic calculations, President Joe Biden announced that the US had assassinated al-Qaeda commander Ayman...
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What the Death of Maher al-Agal Means for the Future of the Islamic State
By Rise to Peace / July 26, 2022
Maher al-Agal was killed in a U.S. drone strike in northwest Syria on July 12, 2022. Al-Agal was a top...
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Katibat Macina: A Growing Threat in Mali
By Rise to Peace / July 12, 2022
According to a statement by the Malian government, heightened attention is on Katibat Macina, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist organization, for its...
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A U.S. Drone Strike Kills an al-Qaeda Linked Commander in Syria
By Rise to Peace / July 8, 2022
On June 27, another drone strike was successfully completed against the leader of an al-Qaeda affiliate group in northern Syria,...
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Afghan Elders’ Meeting Ends with No Mention of Women’s Rights
By Rise to Peace / July 4, 2022
Last week, a three-day gathering of 3,000 male ethnic and Afghan religious leaders ended. Led by the Taliban’s rarely seen...
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Impending Famine in Somalia Exacerbated by Al-Shabaab
By Rise to Peace / June 26, 2022
Somalia has been facing the region’s worst drought and possible famine conditions within the past 40 years. Experts confirm climate...
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Earthquake in Afghanistan: How Environmental Challenges Threaten Peace
By Rise to Peace / June 23, 2022
On June 22, at around 1:30 am local time, one of the deadliest earthquakes in Afghanistan's history struck eastern provinces,...
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The Islamic State Claims a Deadly Explosion of a Sikh Temple in Kabul
By Rise to Peace / June 21, 2022
On the morning of June 18th, a bomb exploded during an attack at a Sikh prayer place in Kabul while...
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The Role of the Proud Boys in the January 6th Attack
By Rise to Peace / June 17, 2022
Proud Boy national chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio of Miami, Florida; former Proud Boy national chairman Ethan Nordean (“Rufio Panman”) of...
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Who are the Proud Boys?
By Rise to Peace / June 13, 2022
On Monday, June 6, 2022, Proud Boys leaders Henry “Enrique” Tarrio (38), Ethan Nordean (31), Joseph Biggs (38), Zachary Rehl...
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Islamic State Allegiances in Africa: A Sub-Saharan Breakdown
By Rise to Peace / June 11, 2022
The ideology of the Islamic State has taken a significant hold in Sub-Saharan Africa. The group’s ideology has spread from...
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IS-K Seeks to Undermine the Taliban
By Rise to Peace / June 7, 2022
In recent months, IS-K has increased the frequency and intensity of terrorist attacks against the Taliban and regional countries, up...
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How Likely is Another Civil War in Afghanistan and What Would it Mean for Pakistan?
By Rise to Peace / June 6, 2022
For the second time, the Taliban captured Afghanistan putting an end to what is known as the United States’ longest...
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Europe Turns to Mozambique for Natural Resources Despite Islamic State Attacks
By Rise to Peace / May 31, 2022
Allegedly, energy companies are planning to return to the Mozambique province of Cabo Delgado despite unrest caused by ISIS-Mozambique. Due...
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