Countering Violent Extremism

More than 2,400 children and mothers once linked to ISIS are still held in detention in Roj Camp and other facilities in northeastern Syria.

A former member of the George W. Bush administration’s National Security Council reflects on what the United States got right and wrong in its response to the 9/11 attacks.

The attempt to condition states' counterterrorism funding on changes to election rules is unlawful and likely to be challenged in court.

"These platforms still serve as ... the infrastructure through which divisive and violence-promoting narratives are distributed, amplified, and monetarily rewarded."

Washington cannot afford to neglect the lessons of past Sahelian counterinsurgency efforts as it contemplates what form a partnership with Mali’s military should take.

Reactions to mass shootings often fixate on gender identity, ignoring extremist ideologies. This misplaced focus fuels scapegoating and deepens division.

Global conflicts are fueling local polarization and extremism. Mayors must act early to protect their communities before violence erupts.

As the UN marks 20 years of its Global Counterterrorism Strategy, co-facilitators must steer fraught negotiations to protect human rights and preserve consensus.

The DOJ has charged an alleged nihilistic violent extremist with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists for the first time.

Each new incident of political violence is followed by a wave of digital celebration, intimidation, and imitation. Responses remain polarized and superficial.

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.