Jacob Ware
@jacobware.bsky.social
Studying terrorism and extremism. Opinions are my own and RT ≠ endorsement.
https://bookshop.org/p/books/god-guns-and-sedition-far-right-terrorism-in-america/20097522?ean=9780231211222&next=t
https://bookshop.org/p/books/god-guns-and-sedition-far-right-terrorism-in-america/20097522?ean=9780231211222&next=t
Pinned
Jacob Ware
@jacobware.bsky.social
· Aug 5
God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America
Far-Right Terrorism in America
bookshop.org
Exciting news: GOD, GUNS, and SEDITION is out today in paperback!
My @cfr.org and @columbiaup.bsky.social book, co-authored with @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social, tells the story of far-right terrorism in America and beyond—a topic that sadly remains as relevant as ever. bookshop.org/p/books/god-...
My @cfr.org and @columbiaup.bsky.social book, co-authored with @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social, tells the story of far-right terrorism in America and beyond—a topic that sadly remains as relevant as ever. bookshop.org/p/books/god-...
"[T]he core requirement for practitioners is analytical adaptation."
Excellent advice for identifying and coding nihilistic violent extremism and the Com network from @maargentino.com and @anguslindsay.bsky.social.
Excellent advice for identifying and coding nihilistic violent extremism and the Com network from @maargentino.com and @anguslindsay.bsky.social.
Schrödinger’s Terrorism: is it or is it not in the box?
www.maargentino.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:58 PM
"[T]he core requirement for practitioners is analytical adaptation."
Excellent advice for identifying and coding nihilistic violent extremism and the Com network from @maargentino.com and @anguslindsay.bsky.social.
Excellent advice for identifying and coding nihilistic violent extremism and the Com network from @maargentino.com and @anguslindsay.bsky.social.
"The newest Nordic allies [...] provide opportunities for NATO given their existing capabilities, cultures, and geographic locations."
Terrific work on #Finland, #Sweden, #NATO, and irregular warfare by Rick Chersicla in the Irregular Warfare Initiative.
Terrific work on #Finland, #Sweden, #NATO, and irregular warfare by Rick Chersicla in the Irregular Warfare Initiative.
Northern Approaches: Finland, Sweden, and the Growing Opportunities for Allied Irregular Warfare
Finland and Sweden aren't just adding boots on the ground—they are bringing unique Irregular Warfare (IW) capabilities to NATO. From Sweden’s specialized sub fleet to Finland’s "Total Defence" model, ...
irregularwarfare.org
February 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
From last month, a thought-provoking @wsj.com report by @yarotrof.bsky.social on the decline of political Islam — “a historic shift away from the lure of global upheaval and toward a more pragmatic coexistence with the rest of the world, including the West…” www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Why Jihadism Is in Retreat
Despite isolated terrorist attacks by extremists, political Islam is increasingly taking a more pragmatic approach as its appeal wanes.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:07 PM
From last month, a thought-provoking @wsj.com report by @yarotrof.bsky.social on the decline of political Islam — “a historic shift away from the lure of global upheaval and toward a more pragmatic coexistence with the rest of the world, including the West…” www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Reposted by Jacob Ware
Scoop: A white supremacist accused of arson of a civil rights landmark in Tennessee has now been charged with providing material support to Hezbollah for allegedly giving the group a list names of individuals associated with Israel.
www.courtwatch.news/p/162-nazis-...
www.courtwatch.news/p/162-nazis-...
#162: Nazis 🤝Hezbollah
Things took a surprising turn in one Tennessee arson case. Plus: Judge orders deported families returned, Biden-era Congressional warrants will stay hidden, Minneapolis U.S. Attorneys office stops inv...
www.courtwatch.news
February 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Scoop: A white supremacist accused of arson of a civil rights landmark in Tennessee has now been charged with providing material support to Hezbollah for allegedly giving the group a list names of individuals associated with Israel.
www.courtwatch.news/p/162-nazis-...
www.courtwatch.news/p/162-nazis-...
"Digital platforms collapse geographic boundaries, consequently allowing individuals to access and internalise forms of violence that have no historical precedent in their own societies." @gnetresearch.bsky.social
Cosplaying Columbine: How Memetic Violence Transformed Southeast Asia’s Extremist Threat - GNET
gnet-research.org
February 5, 2026 at 10:04 PM
"Digital platforms collapse geographic boundaries, consequently allowing individuals to access and internalise forms of violence that have no historical precedent in their own societies." @gnetresearch.bsky.social
I’m deeply honored and grateful to be named a 2026 National Security & Counterterrorism Fellow with the @mccaininstitute.bsky.social. An incredible opportunity to join outstanding thinkers and practitioners to advance the critical mission of keeping communities safe across the Five Eyes.
McCain Institute Announces 2026 National Security & Counterterrorism Fellowship Cohort - McCain Institute
The McCain Institute announced its sixth cohort of National Security & Counterterrorism fellows today. Nine women and eight men fully represent all Five Eyes Alliance partners.
www.mccaininstitute.org
February 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I’m deeply honored and grateful to be named a 2026 National Security & Counterterrorism Fellow with the @mccaininstitute.bsky.social. An incredible opportunity to join outstanding thinkers and practitioners to advance the critical mission of keeping communities safe across the Five Eyes.
"We are living in a violent moment, and we should expect to see more acts of violence against both public figures and the general public in the weeks and months ahead."
On the fallout from #Minneapolis, with @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social for @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social.
On the fallout from #Minneapolis, with @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social for @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social.
Five questions about domestic terrorism and the violence in Minneapolis | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
In January 2026, two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were shot by U.S. federal agents in Minneapolis as part of local protests against U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and...
sfs.georgetown.edu
February 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
"We are living in a violent moment, and we should expect to see more acts of violence against both public figures and the general public in the weeks and months ahead."
On the fallout from #Minneapolis, with @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social for @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social.
On the fallout from #Minneapolis, with @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social for @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social.
Reposted by Jacob Ware
Was the #Trump administration right to use the term "domestic terrorism" to describe protesters in #Minneapolis, including Alex Pretti?
In short, no. My colleague @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social and I address this important question in a @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social Q&A.
In short, no. My colleague @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social and I address this important question in a @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social Q&A.
Five questions about domestic terrorism and the violence in Minneapolis | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
In January 2026, two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were shot by U.S. federal agents in Minneapolis as part of local protests against U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and...
sfs.georgetown.edu
February 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Was the #Trump administration right to use the term "domestic terrorism" to describe protesters in #Minneapolis, including Alex Pretti?
In short, no. My colleague @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social and I address this important question in a @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social Q&A.
In short, no. My colleague @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social and I address this important question in a @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social Q&A.
Reposted by Jacob Ware
When protesters in Minneapolis are accused of “domestic terrorism,” what does that really mean? SFS Profs Bruce Hoffman & Jacob Ware discuss the history of domestic terrorism, the role of guns and the consequences of extremism in modern day politics.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Zfp1ve
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Zfp1ve
Five questions about domestic terrorism and the violence in Minneapolis | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
In January 2026, two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were shot by U.S. federal agents in Minneapolis as part of local protests against U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and...
bit.ly
February 3, 2026 at 7:53 PM
When protesters in Minneapolis are accused of “domestic terrorism,” what does that really mean? SFS Profs Bruce Hoffman & Jacob Ware discuss the history of domestic terrorism, the role of guns and the consequences of extremism in modern day politics.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Zfp1ve
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Zfp1ve
Was the #Trump administration right to use the term "domestic terrorism" to describe protesters in #Minneapolis, including Alex Pretti?
In short, no. My colleague @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social and I address this important question in a @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social Q&A.
In short, no. My colleague @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social and I address this important question in a @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social Q&A.
Five questions about domestic terrorism and the violence in Minneapolis | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
In January 2026, two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were shot by U.S. federal agents in Minneapolis as part of local protests against U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and...
sfs.georgetown.edu
February 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Was the #Trump administration right to use the term "domestic terrorism" to describe protesters in #Minneapolis, including Alex Pretti?
In short, no. My colleague @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social and I address this important question in a @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social Q&A.
In short, no. My colleague @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social and I address this important question in a @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social Q&A.
"I sent a message to high-place people in the administration with three letters, W.T.F."
Fascinating look at a possible fracture on the right. @sophiacai.bsky.social
Fascinating look at a possible fracture on the right. @sophiacai.bsky.social
‘WTF’: Pro-gun groups warn vulnerable GOP seats on the line after Pretti response
Trump and top officials’ comments on the Pretti killing has some gun rights supporters threatening electoral consequences.
www.politico.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:45 PM
"I sent a message to high-place people in the administration with three letters, W.T.F."
Fascinating look at a possible fracture on the right. @sophiacai.bsky.social
Fascinating look at a possible fracture on the right. @sophiacai.bsky.social
Sen. Lindsey Graham is spot on: “If something happens to the Kurds, then we’ll have a hard time recruiting allies in the future. [...] There’s no reason for them to be punished for helping America.”
Syria’s Campaign Against Kurds Scrambles Trump’s Counter-Terror Policy
The failure to support the U.S.-backed militia could create an opening for Islamic State, White House allies say.
www.wsj.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Sen. Lindsey Graham is spot on: “If something happens to the Kurds, then we’ll have a hard time recruiting allies in the future. [...] There’s no reason for them to be punished for helping America.”
Reposted by Jacob Ware
This would indeed be explosive if true, but I would encourage deep skepticism lacking further confirmation. Someone like Zhang either suddenly going turncoat or being a longtime US asset without being detected is nigh incomprehensible
I’m pretty stunned this has not been bigger news (buried by Minneapolis?). Not only has China’s top military general possibly leaked nuclear secrets to the US, but details of a private high-level briefing were leaked to the @wsj.com. @lingling-wei.bsky.social @chunhanwong.bsky.social
Exclusive | China’s Top General Accused of Giving Nuclear Secrets to U.S.
Bribery allegations have also been leveled against Gen. Zhang Youxia, whose downfall carries implications for the country’s military readiness.
www.wsj.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:54 PM
This would indeed be explosive if true, but I would encourage deep skepticism lacking further confirmation. Someone like Zhang either suddenly going turncoat or being a longtime US asset without being detected is nigh incomprehensible
I’m pretty stunned this has not been bigger news (buried by Minneapolis?). Not only has China’s top military general possibly leaked nuclear secrets to the US, but details of a private high-level briefing were leaked to the @wsj.com. @lingling-wei.bsky.social @chunhanwong.bsky.social
Exclusive | China’s Top General Accused of Giving Nuclear Secrets to U.S.
Bribery allegations have also been leveled against Gen. Zhang Youxia, whose downfall carries implications for the country’s military readiness.
www.wsj.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:47 PM
I’m pretty stunned this has not been bigger news (buried by Minneapolis?). Not only has China’s top military general possibly leaked nuclear secrets to the US, but details of a private high-level briefing were leaked to the @wsj.com. @lingling-wei.bsky.social @chunhanwong.bsky.social
"The array of U.S. programs engaged in what can be understood broadly as democracy work played a long game [...]. The administration has spent the past year dismantling the lion’s share of that effort." @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social
America’s Missing Soft Power
How the Trump administration has surrendered foreign policy tools for facilitating democracy.
thedispatch.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:35 AM
"The array of U.S. programs engaged in what can be understood broadly as democracy work played a long game [...]. The administration has spent the past year dismantling the lion’s share of that effort." @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social
"If we continue to show disdain for our allies, if we fail to appreciate their contribution to our national security and greater global stability, we may find ourselves fighting alone someday." @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Never Fight Alone
Anyone who would denigrate the service of our NATO allies clearly never spent a day in uniform.
www.theatlantic.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:41 AM
"If we continue to show disdain for our allies, if we fail to appreciate their contribution to our national security and greater global stability, we may find ourselves fighting alone someday." @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Reposted by Jacob Ware
'Dios, armas y sedición',
Bruce Hoffman y Jacob Ware
Bruce Hoffman y Jacob Ware
January 20, 2026 at 4:46 PM
'Dios, armas y sedición',
Bruce Hoffman y Jacob Ware
Bruce Hoffman y Jacob Ware
“What happened to the whole ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ crowd?”
Really good piece by @vermontgmg.bsky.social on #Minneapolis and how #ICE and #CBP raids help redefine anti-government extremism and might supplant non-state far-right terrorism.
Really good piece by @vermontgmg.bsky.social on #Minneapolis and how #ICE and #CBP raids help redefine anti-government extremism and might supplant non-state far-right terrorism.
Minneapolis Proves the Far-Right Isn’t Anti-Tyranny
They’re Anti-the *Wrong* Kind of Tyranny
www.doomsdayscenario.co
January 28, 2026 at 2:23 PM
“What happened to the whole ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ crowd?”
Really good piece by @vermontgmg.bsky.social on #Minneapolis and how #ICE and #CBP raids help redefine anti-government extremism and might supplant non-state far-right terrorism.
Really good piece by @vermontgmg.bsky.social on #Minneapolis and how #ICE and #CBP raids help redefine anti-government extremism and might supplant non-state far-right terrorism.
For what it's worth, here's how Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh viewed law enforcement before his 1995 attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building: "For all intents and purposes, federal agents had become 'soldiers.'" (McVeigh's Apr. 26 Letter to Fox News, 2001)
January 28, 2026 at 1:27 PM
For what it's worth, here's how Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh viewed law enforcement before his 1995 attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building: "For all intents and purposes, federal agents had become 'soldiers.'" (McVeigh's Apr. 26 Letter to Fox News, 2001)
“Bauer has been a teacher for 25 years, a period that has included a rise of school shootings and the drills that have become common to protect against them. ‘But I never thought it would be our own government we had to protect the kids from.’”
Welcome to the American Winter
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM
“Bauer has been a teacher for 25 years, a period that has included a rise of school shootings and the drills that have become common to protect against them. ‘But I never thought it would be our own government we had to protect the kids from.’”
“Before, it was more subtle, more nuanced, but now it’s pretty plain. He wants to see more immigration from the Nordic countries, and not so much from the Third World countries. It’s just a clear break from the huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”
The Wrath of Stephen Miller
The man who turns President Trump’s most incendiary impulses into policy
www.theatlantic.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:58 PM
“Before, it was more subtle, more nuanced, but now it’s pretty plain. He wants to see more immigration from the Nordic countries, and not so much from the Third World countries. It’s just a clear break from the huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”
Well, this is a new one: a terrorist plot in Australia designed to “promote a new phase of civilisation powered by artificial intelligence.”
'Extremely concerning': PhD candidate accused of plotting Australia Day terror attack
www.9news.com.au
January 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Well, this is a new one: a terrorist plot in Australia designed to “promote a new phase of civilisation powered by artificial intelligence.”
Now #Cuba prepares for irregular warfare. “Cubans practiced for a ‘war of all the people’ to repel invaders. Television broadcasts showed elderly people firing worn AK-47 rifles, and portly matrons planting mines.” 🇨🇺
Exclusive | The U.S. Is Actively Seeking Regime Change in Cuba by the End of the Year
After ousting Venezuela’s leader, the Trump administration is hunting for Havana insiders who could cut a deal to end Communist rule.
www.wsj.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Now #Cuba prepares for irregular warfare. “Cubans practiced for a ‘war of all the people’ to repel invaders. Television broadcasts showed elderly people firing worn AK-47 rifles, and portly matrons planting mines.” 🇨🇺
"Turning away from multilateral counterterrorism cooperation would cede this space to adversaries," the @washinstitute.bsky.social's Michael Jacobson and @mattlevitt.bsky.social warn after the U.S.'s withdrawal from three international organizations with CT missions.
Why the United States Must Maintain Its International Counterterrorism Leadership Role - HSToday
by Michael Jacobson, Senior Fellow in The Washington Institute's Jeanette and Eli Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, and Matthew Levitt, the Fromer-Wexler Senior Fellow at The Wash...
www.hstoday.us
January 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"Turning away from multilateral counterterrorism cooperation would cede this space to adversaries," the @washinstitute.bsky.social's Michael Jacobson and @mattlevitt.bsky.social warn after the U.S.'s withdrawal from three international organizations with CT missions.
Reposted by Jacob Ware
“An ally that insists on the transfer of territory, by force or blackmail, is not a terribly reliable one, if it can be called an ‘ally’ at all.”
Good analysis of Europe’s dwindling options on #Greenland by @daliborrohac.bsky.social in the @thebulwark.com.
Good analysis of Europe’s dwindling options on #Greenland by @daliborrohac.bsky.social in the @thebulwark.com.
Europe’s Only Hope Is to Stand Up to Trump
Time for some transatlantic hardball.
www.thebulwark.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:56 PM
“An ally that insists on the transfer of territory, by force or blackmail, is not a terribly reliable one, if it can be called an ‘ally’ at all.”
Good analysis of Europe’s dwindling options on #Greenland by @daliborrohac.bsky.social in the @thebulwark.com.
Good analysis of Europe’s dwindling options on #Greenland by @daliborrohac.bsky.social in the @thebulwark.com.