Head of Terrorism Research Lara Burns spoke on Fox and Friends this morning about the shooting of National Guard in Washington DC

CAIR “has consistently denied” a Hamas affiliation, however “evidence in federal trials and academic research illustrates... their roots in the US-based Hamas infrastructure are indisputable." 👇Read our Head of Terrorism Research Lara Burns's comments in this article

PoE visiting scholar and NATO Fulbright recipient Katarzyna Maniszewska sits down with Dževad Terzić of the Federal Police Administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina to discuss how Russian influence in the Balkans can drive violent extremism in the region.

In a discussion with Emma Trimble, POE Director Lorenzo Vidino explains how the Muslim Brotherhood’s network could be influencing UK government policy via sympathetic figures in key roles.

A review by Faisal Saeed Al Mutar of POE Director Lorenzo Vidino’s research on the Muslim Brotherhood’s influence in the U.S. and the ideology shaping its network

🎙️Episode 22 INTIFADA: Hamas in the US is out This episode features a teen whose mother was murdered atop him on Oct 7, 2023 and activist Maya Roman on the attacks in Kibbutz Be'eri. We end by revisiting CAIR director Nihad Awad’s Oct 7 remarks.

Expressen’s investigation reveals a web of Muslim Brotherhood-run schools in Sweden accused of welfare fraud, siphoning over 1 billion SEK. Key figures - some convicted, others wanted - have now fled abroad, leaving 33 million in unpaid taxes. www.expressen.se/nyheter/sver...

Texas governor Abbott has designated CAIR & MB as FTOs, citing our research that links CAIR to efforts by the US-based Hamas network to operate under new guises

⚖️ Case update: Yesterday, Michail Chkhikvishvili, aka "Commander Butcher," and leader of the Nihilist Violent Extremist (NVE) group Maniac Murder Cult, pleaded guilty to soliciting hate crimes and sending instructions to make bombs and ricin.

📢 We’re hiring Spring Research Assistants (Jan–May)! This paid, term-limited role is open to students and recent grads from GWU and beyond. RAs support research on terrorism/extremism, produce analytic products, and maintain databases. 📍Hybrid; DC on-site required. 🔗 www.gwu.jobs/postings/122...

PoE staff Lara Burns, David Collins, and Barry Jonas explain in their latest article, "Fighting Peace," how Hamas and its US-based support network have continually undermined peace agreements between Israel and Arab states. Read it here 👇

Senior Research Fellow Dr. Sergio Altuna Galan (@altuna.bsky.social) sat down with Dr. Djallil Lounnas to discuss recent gains by JNIM in Mali and the Sahel more broadly. You can watch his interview here 👇

There's still time to register for tomorrow's event! Be sure to join a captivating discussion with Dr. Matthew Levitt, Alexandra Hughes, and Edmund Fitton-Brown, moderated by Senior Research Fellow Barry Jonas. You can sign up using the link below! extremism.gwu.edu/congress-and...

📢 Join us Nov 12, 2025, 3-4 PM ET for “Congress and the Muslim Brotherhood: Issues, Debates, and Policy Perspectives.” Experts Matthew Levitt & Edmund Fitton-Brown will join Barry Jonas to unpack recent FTO designation efforts.

Our new publication, CAIR—Why History is Important, examines reports that CAIR-Ohio Director Tuurani joined an online event with Hamas official Majed al-Zeer, revealing how CAIR obscures its history and affiliations.

🎙️Ep 21 INTIFADA: Hamas in the US is out now Covers the Oct 7, 2023 attacks on Israeli Kibbutsim - especially Kfar Aza’s tragic losses. Since filming, 2 Kfar Aza hostages were freed after 2+ years, and the US arrested a suspect tied to the attacks.

📄 New report by senior researchers @altuna.bsky.social & David Zimmermann: American cleric Ahmad Musa Jibril has become one of the most influential extremist agitators online—merging Salafi authority, legal training, and digital reach to radicalize audiences across borders.

CAIR’s latest response to congressional scrutiny follows a familiar pattern of denial & deflection. Despite their claims, court records from the HLF case showed ample evidence of their associations with Hamas-linked entities- facts that can’t be rewritten.

‼️Alleged pro-Hamas Oct. 7 attacker living in Louisiana arrested by FBI “I believe it’s only the first [arrest], of probably a few, that we will see like this,” said Head of Terrorism Research Lara Burns, who investigated Hamas for eight years.

Come join us for this webinar! We're starting soon! extremism.gwu.edu/inside-us-ho...

📄 New report: AMP Faces New Legal Challenges The DOJ’s civil case acts as a warning shot - tempering free speech concerns while signaling tougher charges may come. In Virginia, AMP’s refusal to comply with a financial probe could backfire if a civil or criminal case is filed.

🎙️How do terrorist groups raise and move money today? In this podcast episode, retired FBI agent Eliza Odom unpacks how funds flow through charities, crowdfunding, trade, and virtual assets - and what policymakers and banks can do to stop it.

📢NEW EVENT Inside the US Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell 🗓️Oct 16 | 🕐1PM ET Hear from Rajiv Maan, former Director of the Fusion Cell, as he shares how it unifies efforts to bring kidnapped US citizens home 🎙️Moderated by David Collins

🎙️Ep 20 INTIFADA: Hamas in the US is out now This episode opens at the Nova Music Festival, where one survivor shares their harrowing story of escape, loss, and resilience. Warning: Some content is violent and disturbing

We’re excited to welcome Barry Jonas, a seasoned federal prosecutor, to PoE as our new Senior Research Fellow. He’ll lead work on legal issues tied to extremism and counterterrorism - and help shape cutting-edge training programs.

Our researcher @jonlewis27.bsky.social joined @npr.org @wfae.bsky.social to discuss how extreme ideologies spread online, why young people are increasingly recruited into violent ideology and what’s being done to push back. Check it out here 👇

📄New report! Armed, organized, and overlooked - left-wing militias are quietly rising across the U.S. Our report profiles groups like NFAC and Redneck Revolt, revealing how they recruit veterans, spread online, and escape federal scrutiny.

Research Fellow @jonlewis27.bsky.social was recently featured in an article from The Guardian that explores why some of the most recent acts of political violence exhibit the characteristic of leaving behind written messages on their weapons and ammunition.

"Left-Wing Terrorism Is on the Rise" Read about it in this article by Daniel Byman and Riley McCabe

📄New report: DAMPL is a US-based extremist group that emerged in early 2025. Rooted in anti-Zionist, anti-imperialist ideology, it has escalated from online rhetoric to vandalism, intimidation, and attempted incendiary attacks-posing new domestic threats.

Awais Chudhary, sentenced for plotting an ISIS-inspired knife attack in Queens, is one of over 200 individuals charged in the U.S. for ISIS-related offenses since 2014 📊 Explore his case and others in our ISIS in America Tracker extremism.gwu.edu/isis-america

🎙️Ep 19 "We Can't Say That to the Americans" is out! In 2017, Hamas amended its charter to appear more moderate. Was it real, or just a PR move? Experts weigh in, plus a revealing clip of AMP’s leader on Hamas' dual messaging. We also cover the Abraham Accords & CAIR’s opposition.

Anarchist violent extremism remains an under-studied & often misunderstood threat. Our analysis examines how these threats fit into the broader DVE landscape - & why continued attention is critical. Check it out here👇

"Goose Creek Man Indicted for Lying about Ties to ISIS" www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/g... 📊This latest arrest makes 272 ISIS in America cases according to our tracker www.poemonitoring.org/isis-in-amer...

Research fellow @lbaum94.bsky.social speaks with NBC's Gadi Schwartz about youth radicalization in online groups

Catch our research fellow @jonlewis27.bsky.social on @cnn.com at the 2:30mins mark- "When you have individuals who are predisposed to violence, looking for that justification, all they have to do is wake up and look at their phone." edition.cnn.com/2025/09/13/p...

PoE Head of Terrorism Research Lara Burns is featured in JNS warning that Hamas remains deeply entrenched in the U.S. through front groups, propaganda & campus outreach. “When they’re quiet, they’re most lethal.”

Join us for today's online event "A Conversation with the former Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs" There's still time to register!

There's still time to join this event! We're kicking off. extremism.gwu.edu/studying-kin...

A man motivated by white supremacist ideology who tried to bomb a Nashville power substation with a drone pleaded guilty this week.

In this latest piece in The Media Line, PoE Head of Terrorism Research Lara Burns describes how Hamas shifted its US strategy from fundraising to propaganda, focusing on campuses and media influence Available here👇

Don't forget- two important webinars this week: 📅 Wed 9/10, 10am ET: Studying Kinocide: Terrorists' Weaponization of Families 📅 Thu 9/11, 11am ET: A Conversation with the former Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Register now!

🚨New ep Intifada: HAMAS in the US Burns & Baker explore the unlikely alliance between Islamist groups like Hamas and leftist groups like the PFLP - partnering in Gaza and on US campuses - to unite against a common enemy: the West.

Our Senior Research Fellow Dr. Omar Mohammed today on Connect the World With Becky Anderson discussing the reconstruction of Mosul after the reign of ISIS

The European Institute of Human Sciences (IESH) has been dissolved by the Council of Ministers. This step follows the release earlier this year of a report on Islamist infiltration, which warned of a threat to national cohesion posed by Muslim Brotherhood networks in France.

📢Reminder next week 📅 Sept 10 | 🕙 10AM ET 📍Online Join us for a vital panel on Kinocide - how terrorists weaponize families as a form of torture. Featuring leading voices in law, human rights, and counterterrorism.

Our latest numbers from PoE Monitoring are now live! Be sure to check out our most recent updates! www.poemonitoring.org

🚨 NEW EVENT 🗓️ Sept 11 | 🕚 11 AM ET Don’t miss a powerful conversation with Steven Gillen, former Deputy Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, on the U.S. response to the Oct 7 Hamas attacks. 🎙️ Moderated by David Zimmermann. Register here👇 extremism.gwu.edu/conversation...

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Happening TODAY at 1 PM ET: Don’t miss Inside the Cyber Battlefield: Iranian Cyber Ops from an FBI Perspective with FBI Cyber Division’s Brett Leatherman, moderated by Jennifer Baker. A deep dive into nation-state threats & influence ops.