Extremism
73 Articles

Collection: Counterextremism and Counterterrorism Initiative
Introducing Just Security's new Collection on the evolving threats of violent extremism and terrorism.

Insurgent Offensive in Mali Exposes the Deficiencies of Junta-led Security in the Sahel
Recent militant attacks that killed Mali's defense minister challenge the proposition of the region's juntas that Russia could be a better security partner than the West.

To Counter Rising Political Violence, America Needs to Reinforce Its Early Warning Infrastructure
Stakeholders must reinforce U.S. monitoring and response infrastructure to address growing risks of political violence.

Bosnian Serb Secessionists Wield Islamophobia to Gain International Support for Their Cause
In U.S. and Israel meetings, Bosnian Serb leaders used anti-Muslim rhetoric to gain support for their ethno-nationalist separatist project.

Global Fragility Act 2.0? Amid a Possible Bipartisan Revival, a Chance to Make U.S. Peace Efforts More Effective
If the administration seizes this moment, GFA 2.0 could help the U.S. prevent costly wars and compete effectively with rivals abroad.

Children, Young People and the Emerging Terrorism Threat Landscape
Prevention efforts must shift toward a model that addresses the systemic drivers and underlying causes of youth vulnerability to violent extremism.

How Misogyny Fuels Violent Extremism
Taking a closer look at where misogynist beliefs come from can help shed light on the pathways to violence — and how to interrupt them.

What the Erosion of the International System Means for Afghanistan
The ongoing struggle of Afghanistan’s exiled democratic movement is a vital bulwark against a rising tide of authoritarianism and extremism.

It’s Time to Designate The Base as an FTO
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.

The Taliban’s Slow Dismantling of Afghan Media
The slow death of Afghan media is a tragedy not just for the many brave Afghan journalists, but for the country as a whole.

Setting the Record Straight on Nihilistic Violence
Confusion over “nihilistic violence” risks mislabeling attacks, hindering efforts to prevent mass violence by non-ideological subcultures.

Nihilistic Violent Extremism: A Valuable Stride Forward in American Counterterrorism
Nihilistic violent extremism might even be considered part of a fourth generation of online radicalization, blurring the lines between killers and terrorists.