Program on Extremism
Program on Extremism

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Domestic Violent Extremism

Our researchers have examined the threat posed by white supremacists, accelerationists, the militia movement, and other extremist groups and movements from a number of angles. Check out featured publications, interactive visualizations, and major projects.

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Homegrown Violent Extremism

Since 2018, our researchers have analyzed multiple dynamics related to ISIS's supporters in the US, as well as other jihadist groups with U.S.-based support. Check out featured publications, interactive visualizations, and major projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Global Jihadism

Our researchers have tracked the evolution and expansion of the jihadist movement across the globe since 2015. Check out featured publications, interactive visualizations, and major projects.

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Antisemitism

Antisemitism remains a pervasive challenge throughout the West, influencing a variety of violent and non-violent extremists across the political spectrum. Check out featured publications, interactive visualizations, and major projects (coming soon).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Islamism

Since 2015, our researchers have devoted substantial attention to the activities of Islamist groups, particularly in Western countries. Check out featured publications, interactive visualizations, and major projects.

 

 

 

OUR MISSION

Founded in 2015, the Program on Extremism at George Washington University has quickly become a leading research center on all forms of extremism. The Program spearheads innovative and thoughtful academic inquiry, producing empirical work and developing pragmatic policy solutions that resonate with policymakers, civic leaders, and the general public. Its partnerships with some of the world’s most prominent universities, think tanks, media outlets and governmental agencies are a testament of the Program’s research quality, independence and innovative approach.