Counterextremism and Counterterrorism Initiative
33 Articles

How the Domestic Terrorist Label Endangers Rights and Drives Extremist Violence
Prepared congressional testimony for a Senate hearing that was postponed.

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

Global Crises, Local Impacts: How Mayors Need to Prepare
Global conflicts are fueling local polarization and extremism. Mayors must act early to protect their communities before violence erupts.

Global Governance of Emerging Technologies: Counterterrorism Challenges at the United Nations Security Council
How the UN Security Council governs emerging technologies amid rising terrorist threats, balancing innovation, security, and human rights.

How a Broadly Defined Counterterrorism Statute Could Be Abused
18 U.S.C. § 2339A doesn’t require proof of group membership or terrorist intent, and the policy framework around it outweighs any single verdict.

Is the U.S. Conducting Air Strikes Against Al Qaeda in Yemen?
Despite official silence, multiple reports indicate renewed U.S. drone strikes in Yemen targeting AQAP militants, reviving debates on transparency and endless war.

The Smearing of Alex Pretti and NSPM-7
"The smearing of Alex Pretti and Renee Good is not simply a rhetorical tactic. It is part of a larger operation."

How the DOJ is Prosecuting Nihilistic Violent Extremism as Domestic Terrorism
The DOJ has charged an alleged nihilistic violent extremist with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists for the first time.

State Dept’s Foreign Terrorist Designations Undermine Claims of “Antifa” Threat
Leading counter-extremism expert unpacks the administration's claimed designation of "Antifa Groups"

The Just Security Podcast: Examining the Trump Administration’s New Antifa Designations
Tom Joscelyn talks with former DOJ counsel Tom Brzozowski about new Antifa designations, their civil liberties impact, and changing limits on speech and association.

The Feedback Loop Between Online Extremism and Acts of Violence
Each new incident of political violence is followed by a wave of digital celebration, intimidation, and imitation. Responses remain polarized and superficial.

How Designating Antifa as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Could Threaten Civil Liberties
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.