Terrorism

The use of indiscriminate violence against civilians and soft targets causes immense human suffering, sows fear within societies, damages public trust in authorities, and can produce extremist responses. Whether motivated by political, religious, economic, or social grievances, the use of terror by state-aligned and non-state actors poses an elevated threat for societies around the world as it can be perpetuated by both sophisticated international networks and single “lone-wolf” assailants. To prevent terrorism and limit its effects, governments need to adopt an array of solutions from dismantling terrorist networks to addressing the root grievances which fuel terrorist ideology.

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In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Sales interviewed by Fox News on American-Israeli police officer killed in terror attack

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Arbit quoted in AFP on peaceniks killed in Hamas attack

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Svetlova in the Jewish News Syndicate: Hamas’s primary victims are the Palestinians

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Extremism

New Atlanticist

Dec 1, 2023

What to expect in the next phase of Israel’s war against Hamas 

By Alex Plitsas

After a pause in fighting ended Friday, Israel will press ahead with a southern Gaza campaign that will face new challenges.

Conflict Israel
Bombing in Gaza seen from southern Israel

Inflection Points

Nov 18, 2023

The best antidote to surging Mideast violence and Iranian extremism? Regional versions of NATO and the EU.

By Frederick Kempe

To bring peace, the moderate, modernizing Arab countries and Israel need to work together to create institutions of collective security and economic development.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Ackerman featured on NPR

By Atlantic Council

Elliot Ackerman stresses the importance of memorials in order to better reintegrate veterans back into American society.

Middle East Terrorism

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Donovan quoted by Al-Monitor on identifying donors to Hamas

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Conflict Israel

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Lipsky published in Politico on economic statecraft.

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full Op-Ed here.

Extremism Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Nov 2, 2023

Nusairat quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Arab mediation efforts amid the Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 1, 2023

Lipsky quoted in New York Times’ DealBook on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Extremism Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

Experts