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A Way Out of the DRC’s Proxy War
Today, ribs of gold and other essential treasures are a major driver of one of the deadliest conflicts in the world.
Proud Boys Threat Assessment: From the Planning of January 6th to Future Scenarios
The Proud Boys, more than any other organized extremist group, planned the January 6th attack on the US Capitol and led the charge. If they can harness the capacity to do it again,…
The Threat from Unlawful Private Militias Has Evolved. The Federal Government’s Response Must Evolve Too.
Federal legislation, like the Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act, offers a pathway to disrupt unlawful militia activity while safeguarding constitutional rights.
Political Violence in the United States Is Rising – and It Might Be Up to Americans to Say “Enough!”
How does this moment in the United States fit into trends of political violence, and what might be done to reduce the risk of escalation?
The Just Security Podcast: How can the U.S. Address Political Violence and Threats?
Rachel Kleinfeld reflects on the threats of political violence in the United States and offers solutions ahead of the 2024 election.
Anatomy of MAGA Conspiracy of Assassination Attempt Against Trump: What It Tells Us
"There is a through line that is often missing from analysis of these events."
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.
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.
Just Security Podcast: A Guilty Verdict in the Proud Boys Trial
To help us understand what the verdict means, what’s missing, and what comes next, we have Tom Joscelyn and Mary McCord.
The Just Security Podcast: The Battle for Sudan
To understand the conflict in Sudan and how it will impact the region we have Quscondy Abdulshafi, Suliman Baldo, and Rebeca Hamilton.
Sudan in Crisis: Humanitarian Ceasefire Urgently Needed
International actors should press for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and civilian protection in Sudan.
Remaking Iraq: How Iranian-Backed Militias Captured the Country
The U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Iraq in 2003 brought about a painful and gradual transition from dictatorship to deeply flawed parliamentary democracy. This story is now…