Domestic Extremism
How to Fight Domestic Extremism and Win Public Trust
After years of partisan politicization, national security leaders and workers need to be clear about how they'll keep us safe from each other.
QAnon Is Destroying the GOP From Within
Until last week, too many in the Republican Party thought they could preach the Constitution and wink at QAnon. They can’t.
Advice for the Next Secretary of Defense
Our most serious threats are not external. Biden’s team also must address the bitter polarization of our politics, which has divided our country and global institutions.
The Boogaloo Bois Prepare for Civil War
As the FBI warns of violence, anti-government extremists are ready to get in on the chaos.
Acting SecDef Defends Capitol Reaction, Says DoD Is Prepared for Next Week
Defense Department “absolutely” concerned about domestic terrorism next week but feels bureaucratic issues that delayed national guard are resolved.
America’s Far Right Isn’t Authoritarian. It’s Anti-Statist.
The distinction makes a difference in understanding and confronting the threat.
Mr. Vice President, Now Is the Time
Mike Pence must unify the nation. He must tell the truth about the election results to the millions who voted for him on the same ballot as Trump.
Joint Chiefs Affirm Election Results, Condemn ‘Assault on Our Constitutional Process’
“President-elect Biden will become our 46th Commander in Chief.”
It's Harder to Boot Right-Wing Extremists from Social Media Than ISIS
There are various reasons why. But studies suggest it’s still worth the effort.
Americans Were Worried About the Wrong Threat
Despite considerable hype about foreign interference, the greatest danger to American democracy is domestic.
Superspreader Down: How Trump’s Exile from Social Media Alters the Future of Politics, Security, and Public Health
Platform companies have finally come to grips with their roles as owners of battlefields.
Congress Launches Investigations into Capitol Police Following Siege
Two Senate committees add an inquest to the House inquiry announced on Thursday.
What Trump and His Mob Taught the World About America
The allure of democracy was the nation’s best asset abroad, but the president squandered it by inciting political violence.
How Will Biden’s Pentagon Handle Extreme Right-Wing Media?
The Capitol riot was just the latest tell for propaganda outlets masquerading as newsrooms.
U.S. Capitol Now More Vulnerable As a Result of Wednesday’s Mob Attack, Former DHS Official Says
A lack of coordination among authorities was evident and will make securing the seat of legislature harder.
Capitol Rioters Planned for Weeks in Plain Sight. The Police Weren’t Ready.
Insurrectionists made no effort to hide their intentions, but law enforcement protecting Congress was caught flat-footed.
‘Once You Engage in Political Violence, It Becomes Easier to Do It Again’
A conversation with Ore Koren, a scholar of civil conflict and political violence.
This Is a Coup
An armed mob has stormed the U.S. Capitol, using violence to stop the lawful certification of the Electoral College vote.
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