Violent Extremism

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Apr 9, 2024

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Veteran Narratives of Support for Extremist Groups and Beliefs: Results from Interviews with Members of a Nationally Representative Survey of the U.S. Veteran Community

The report examines how U.S. military veterans describe their endorsement of extremist groups and beliefs, their experiences in the military and transition to veteran status, and their path to their current beliefs and perspectives.

Report

Mar 20, 2024

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Public Perceptions of 5G Technologies

Researchers reviewed various stakeholders’ perceptions of fifth-generation (5G) technology and how they could affect homeland security uses of such technology. This report documents their findings and recommendations.

Commentary

Mar 5, 2024

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Next Steps for the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism: Initial Thoughts from a Policy Analytical Perspective

The authors discuss the promise and challenges of the May 2023 U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism and draw on their research and experience to review the meaning and relevance of pursuing the Strategy at this point in U.S. life.

Report

Nov 30, 2023

Assessing Shifts in U.S. Department of Homeland Security Targeted Violence Prevention Efforts Through Early 2022

This report characterizes changes made in U.S. Department of Homeland Security efforts to prevent targeted violence, including the extent of change and how those changes responded to concerns about efforts to counter violent extremism.

Report

Sep 11, 2023

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Prevalence of Veteran Support for Extremist Groups and Extremist Beliefs: Results from a Nationally Representative Survey of the U.S. Veteran Community

The authors conducted a nationally representative survey of the U.S. veteran community to examine the prevalence of support for specific extremist groups and ideologies, including support for political violence.

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