By Marco Soto -Executive Summary- The death of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement triggered massive protests throughout the United States.[1] The death, which was perceived to be racially motivated by some civil rights activists such as the …
From the Mafia to Violent Extremists: Examining the Application of the RICO Act to Antifa →
By Michael Brown – Executive Summary – Since 2016, the United States has experienced extensive socio-political violence, as highlighted in law enforcement’s treatment of African Americans—resulting in violent protests and extensive damage in Portland, Oregon, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2020—and …
By David Greenstein – Executive Summary – On January 6, 2021, a group of Americans breached the United States Capitol to prevent a joint session of Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election, giving citizens a glimpse …
By Marie Balak – Executive Summary – The storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, left many citizens and scholars questioning the democratic stability and health of the United States. While it is easy to assume that the …
We conducted a comparative analysis of five countries’ CT/CVE policies—USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Sweden and North Macedonia—to identify common values and themes.
By Alberto Montrond, Anna Ekström, Rachel Nielson, Metodi Hadji-Janev and Elena Savoia
By Kelly Fitzgerald – Executive Summary – Ten years ago, the word incel was a term known primarily within niche online gaming and nerd communities. Today, the term has become better known for its association with young men who express …
Mapping the Manosphere: A Social Network Analysis of the Manosphere on Reddit →
This article describes the use of developmental evaluation as applied to countering violent extremism (CVE) programs.
By Elena Savoia, Megan McBride, Jessica Stern, Max Su, Nigel Harriman, Ajmal Aziz and Richard Legault
By Kathryn Roberts – Executive Summary – Countering the radical Islamist narrative remains a high priority of the United States in its ongoing efforts to counter domestic violent extremism. In 2014, the rapid emergence of the Islamic State (IS) brought …
Out, Out—The Role of Messaging in Countering Domestic Violent Extremism →
By Nicholas King – Executive Summary – Many active-duty U.S. military members and veterans (MIL/VETs) are members of outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMGs), which have documented histories of violence and criminal activity. While MIL/VETs adopt the protocols of OMG culture in …
Unsuspected: The U.S. Military’s Unintended Contribution to Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs →
By Stephen Felty – Executive Summary – Intergroup dynamics have been a central vector in lasting identity conflicts around the globe. In Israel/Palestine, the conflict has not been reduced to the same level of sustained peace as it has in …
Social Identity Theory and Intergroup Conflict in Israel/Palestine →
