Terrorism & Violent Extremism
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The Global Far-Right Authoritarian Alliance Threatening US Democracy – And How to Weaken It
Authoritarians across the globe are collaborating. To counter them, those interested in protecting democracy must do the same.

Global Ambitions and Tunisia’s Crisis Could Spur Algeria to Rethink Its Non-Intervention Policy
The US and Europe, working with multilateral institutions, could help the two countries capitalize on mutual economic and security interests.

New UN Security Council Resolution on “Human Fraternity” Raises Human Rights Concerns
UN Security Council Resolution 2686 raises human rights concerns by broadly defining extremism and emphasizing "human fraternity."

The Just Security Podcast: The Proud Boys’ Attack on Pride
The group's ideology depends on narrow constructions of gender and family structure harming those who don’t fit into the mold of a Proud Boy.

How DHS is Fueling Georgia’s “Terrorism” Crackdown on Cop City Protests
The charging of Cop City protestors as domestic terrorists highlights the dangerous manner in which the federal government’s DVE policies are playing out on the ground – interacting…

DHS’s Newest Target: Atlanta “Cop City” Activists
Homeland security organizations are injecting federal spy agencies into local political matters, often without meaningful restrictions.

Four Takeaways From the Department of Justice Audit on Countering Domestic Terrorism
The Office of the Inspector General advises a department-wide strategy to bring together separate efforts from across all sections.

Dispelling Myths: How Classification and Declassification Actually Work
Must the president follow any specific procedures when declassifying government information? The answer is a resounding no.

Treasury is Taking a More Proactive Approach to Bank De-risking
Following years of passivity, Treasury’s 2023 De-risking Strategy takes a turn in the right direction.

Stewart Rhodes Should Get No Leniency For Leading Anti-Government Paramilitary Group
The Oath Keepers' record of taking up arms against the government shows why Stewart Rhodes' request for leniency in sentencing should be roundly rejected.

2nd Time’s the Charm: France’s Cour de Cassation Broadens Universal Jurisdiction Law
"With its liberal interpretation of French law, the Cour de cassation narrowly saved the doctrine of universal jurisdiction in France, particularly for crimes in Syria."

Death by Drones: Does the Pentagon Always Know Who it is Killing?
As U.S. officials grapple with the fallout from the latest drone strike, Congress and senior administration officials should demand answers.