political violence
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Can Socially Cohesive Neighborhoods Protect Democracy from Political Violence?
Rising political violence discourages civic engagement, but socially cohesive neighborhoods help Americans stay politically active and committed to democracy.

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.

The Risks of Gender-Blind Conflict Analysis
The relevance of women to conflict, democratic resilience, and peacebuilding is evidence-based, yet they are commonly overlooked in forecasting and response.

What the Current Crises Facing Iran Mean for Human Rights and Rules on the Use of Force
The human rights crisis in Iran reveals the limits of a legal system designed to restrain force even when restraint carries profound human costs.

The New Anti-Gang Force in Haiti Can Enhance Effectiveness by Expanding Human Rights Protections
For the Gang Suppression Force to succeed in Haiti’s challenging context, it must expand on the rights-respecting foundation established under the MSS mission.

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?