Counterterrorism

Leading counter-extremism expert unpacks the administration's claimed designation of "Antifa Groups"

Tom Joscelyn talks with former DOJ counsel Tom Brzozowski about new Antifa designations, their civil liberties impact, and changing limits on speech and association.

Trump’s threat of military intervention in Nigeria may be intended more for domestic audiences and wouldn't address the drivers of the country's conflict.

If the Trump administration designates Antifa as an FTO, it could have implications extending beyond anti-fascist activists to the entire architecture of U.S. civil society.

A recent published report risks feeding false narratives about political violence and polarization.

If the U.S. and foreign partners could strategically deploy their counterterrorism programs to deliberately target a common enemy, all would mutually benefit.

Prevention efforts must shift toward a model that addresses the systemic drivers and underlying causes of youth vulnerability to violent extremism.

Introducing a new OUP book interrogating how precedents set in the post-9/11 era continue to shape contemporary conflicts.

"I fear the worst is yet to come."

An upcoming UNSC review is a good chance for States to reflect on what is needed in implementing the Council's counterterrorism work.

With increasing violent extremism and waning DOJ interest in curbing far-right extremism, a failure to address the threats posed by The Base could prove fatal.

Host David Aaron is joined by Steve Cash to discuss institutional constraints on the FBI and law enforcement agencies compared to DHS.