Terrorism
US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning decades before US strikes on nuclear sites
US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning decades before US strikes on nuclear sites **1953: The Beginning of Hostility** The US overthrew democratically-elected Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953, leading to decades of tension and hostility between the two countries. **1979: Embassy Takeover and Sanctions** Iranian students stormed the US Embassy in Tehran […]
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Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves
Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves Violent extremists like Vance Boelter are not lone wolves, but rather part of a larger network of far-right extremists who believe in white replacement and other hate-based ideologies. The myth of the lone wolf shooter misdirects people from the actual causes of extremist violence and […]
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The term ‘lone gunman’ ignores the structures that enable violence
The term ‘lone gunman’ ignores the structures that enable violence The term “lone gunman” oversimplifies mass shootings and political violence by ignoring the structures that enable them, such as rising political extremism, systemic hate, and normalization of violent rhetoric. The lone gunman narrative often presents a digestible narrative that absolves institutions of responsibility and short-circuits […]
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A field guide to ‘accelerationism’: White supremacist groups using violence to spur race war and create social chaos
A field guide to ‘accelerationism’: White supremacist groups using violence to spur race war and create social chaos A growing trend of white supremacist groups, known as “accelerationism,” aims to create social chaos and societal collapse through violence, paving the way for a white ethnostate. Accelerationist groups, such as The Order, Atomwaffen Division, Active Club […]
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Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities
Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities The Boulder, Colorado attack on June 1, 2025, which injured 12 people, was initially classified as a “targeted terror attack” by authorities, but later charged as a hate crime in federal court. A hate crime is defined as a crime motivated […]
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Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism
Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism The Trump administration’s latest travel ban targets 19 countries in Africa and Asia, but its justifications for the ban are not supported by data on immigration and terrorism. The ban will not significantly improve national security and public safety […]
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Terrorists weigh risks to their reputation when deciding which crises to exploit − new research
Terrorists weigh risks to their reputation when deciding which crises to exploit − new research Terrorist groups tend to exploit security and economic crises more frequently than humanitarian disasters, as these situations present opportunities for attack when a state’s attention and resources are diverted. The decision to exploit a crisis also depends on the reputational […]
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Supreme Court’s decision on deportations gave both the Trump administration and ACLU reasons to claim a victory − but noncitizens clearly lost
Supreme Court’s decision on deportations gave both the Trump administration and ACLU reasons to claim a victory − but noncitizens clearly lost The Supreme Court’s decision on deportations has been hailed as a victory by both the Trump administration and the ACLU, but noncitizens have clearly lost. The court’s 5-4 majority ruling allowed the federal […]
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How the small autonomous region of Puntland found success in battling Islamic State in Somalia
How the small autonomous region of Puntland found success in battling Islamic State in Somalia Puntland, a small autonomous region in Somalia, has successfully battled Islamic State (IS) in Somalia, taking back several areas from the group’s control as part of Operation Hilaac. The Puntland Defense Forces, supported by international partners including the US and […]
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The Trump administration says Tren de Aragua is a terrorist group – but it’s really a transnational criminal organization. Here’s why the label matters.
The Trump administration says Tren de Aragua is a terrorist group – but it’s really a transnational criminal organization. Here’s why the label matters. Venezuelan immigrants, whom the Trump White House says are members of the Tren de Aragua gang, arrive in El Salvador on March 31, 2025. El Salvador Press Presidency Office/Anadolu via Getty […]
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