political violence
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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.

Sectarian Violence and the Price of Ignoring Transitional Justice in Syria
Sharaa must pursue accountability for both perpetrators of violence against Syrian minorities since Assad's fall, and against former Assad officials complicit in war crimes.

Correctly Assessing Left-Wing Terrorism and Political Violence in the United States
A recent published report risks feeding false narratives about political violence and polarization.

Assassinations in America: How Political Violence Became Personal
Americans can no longer turn to their political leadership to avert the catastrophe of political violence.

After the Minnesota Attacks: How Communities Can Respond to the Climate of Hostility Facing Public Officials
Left unchecked, this climate of hostility will continue to pose a significant danger to community safety and the health of America’s democracy.

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.

What A Corrupt Police Network in the Dominican Republic Reveals About Arms Trafficking
How do arms trafficking and state corruption networks in Latin America operate, and how they can be disrupted?

From Pardons to Purges: Pressing Questions that Bondi and Patel Must Answer Now
McCord weighs in on the nominations for attorney general and FBI director.

Proportional Representation Could Reduce the Risk of Political Violence in the U.S.
There is no single cause of political violence in democracies. But one critical source is often overlooked: electoral system design.

Musk, X, and Trump 2024: Where are the Legal and Ethical Boundaries?
Analysis of the ethical and legal lines for social media companies in influencing the outcome of a presidential election, in light of Elon Musk's support for former President Trump.

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 Growing Threat of State Domestic Terrorism Laws to the First Amendment
Since political violence is already criminalized under other state and federal laws, state domestic terrorism laws are arguably unnecessary. These laws create serious, and often…