Jacob Ware
@jacobware.bsky.social
Research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations 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
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Jacob Ware
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God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America
Far-Right Terrorism in America
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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-...
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“All white-majority countries around the world are facing this threat,” said Jacob Ware, an extremism expert at the Council on Foreign Relations.
“A country long defined by its own history of political violence, paramilitarism, and vigilantism, Ireland now faces a different kind of threat. This time, the targets are non-white immigrants and Muslims.”
Brilliant reporting by @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social.
Brilliant reporting by @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social.
Inside the rise of Ireland’s new far-right terror threat
The emergence of the IDA marks a shift to small, tightly controlled extremist cells operating covertly in Ireland
www.thetimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
“All white-majority countries around the world are facing this threat,” said Jacob Ware, an extremism expert at the Council on Foreign Relations.
“A country long defined by its own history of political violence, paramilitarism, and vigilantism, Ireland now faces a different kind of threat. This time, the targets are non-white immigrants and Muslims.”
Brilliant reporting by @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social.
Brilliant reporting by @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social.
Inside the rise of Ireland’s new far-right terror threat
The emergence of the IDA marks a shift to small, tightly controlled extremist cells operating covertly in Ireland
www.thetimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
“A country long defined by its own history of political violence, paramilitarism, and vigilantism, Ireland now faces a different kind of threat. This time, the targets are non-white immigrants and Muslims.”
Brilliant reporting by @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social.
Brilliant reporting by @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social.
Seemingly the latest, horrifying example of two trends in terrorism — youth radicalization and the globalization of white supremacy — in #jakarta as a 17-year-old bombs a mosque while carrying a firearm with the marking “Brenton Tarrant. Welcome to Hell.”
Jakarta: More than 50 people injured in mosque blast at high school
Authorities say a 17-year-old suspected of causing the explosion during Friday prayers is in surgery.
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Seemingly the latest, horrifying example of two trends in terrorism — youth radicalization and the globalization of white supremacy — in #jakarta as a 17-year-old bombs a mosque while carrying a firearm with the marking “Brenton Tarrant. Welcome to Hell.”
“Now to suddenly try to stop that conspiratorial train will prove to be ineffective.”
A smart and rather ominous article on Nick #Fuentes by my friend Nelson Perez (@thesocialchemist.bsky.social) in @timesofisrael.com. blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-third-wa...
A smart and rather ominous article on Nick #Fuentes by my friend Nelson Perez (@thesocialchemist.bsky.social) in @timesofisrael.com. blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-third-wa...
The Blogs: The Third Wave of Antisemitism from Nick Fuentes
From the blog of Nelson Perez at The Times of Israel
blogs.timesofisrael.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
“Now to suddenly try to stop that conspiratorial train will prove to be ineffective.”
A smart and rather ominous article on Nick #Fuentes by my friend Nelson Perez (@thesocialchemist.bsky.social) in @timesofisrael.com. blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-third-wa...
A smart and rather ominous article on Nick #Fuentes by my friend Nelson Perez (@thesocialchemist.bsky.social) in @timesofisrael.com. blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-third-wa...
A must read, perfect for understanding this moment. 👇
I also recommend Peter Bergen's brilliant United States of Jihad. "Jihadist terrorism in the United States is overwhelmingly a phenomenon of ordinary Americans making extraordinarily bad choices.” Indeed. 🎯
I also recommend Peter Bergen's brilliant United States of Jihad. "Jihadist terrorism in the United States is overwhelmingly a phenomenon of ordinary Americans making extraordinarily bad choices.” Indeed. 🎯
If you saw that 8 Americans were arrested in the last week for ISIS-related crimes and you wondered if there was an non-dry academic book that explained the homegrown phenomenon well, may I humbly suggest
www.amazon.com/dp/178831485...
www.amazon.com/dp/178831485...
Homegrown: ISIS in America
Homegrown: ISIS in America [Meleagrou-Hitchens, Alexander, Hughes, Seamus, Clifford, Bennett] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Homegrown: ISIS in America
www.amazon.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A must read, perfect for understanding this moment. 👇
I also recommend Peter Bergen's brilliant United States of Jihad. "Jihadist terrorism in the United States is overwhelmingly a phenomenon of ordinary Americans making extraordinarily bad choices.” Indeed. 🎯
I also recommend Peter Bergen's brilliant United States of Jihad. "Jihadist terrorism in the United States is overwhelmingly a phenomenon of ordinary Americans making extraordinarily bad choices.” Indeed. 🎯
"Mamdani will be forced to pay attention to issues abroad no matter how tightly he tries to keep his focus domestic."
Really interesting insights from @ibayoumi.bsky.social in @foreignpolicy.com, looking at Zohran Mamdani's global role and his possible priorities.
Really interesting insights from @ibayoumi.bsky.social in @foreignpolicy.com, looking at Zohran Mamdani's global role and his possible priorities.
A Victorious Mamdani Will Be Forced Onto the International Stage
New York’s global profile gives it a powerful role in subnational diplomacy.
foreignpolicy.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"Mamdani will be forced to pay attention to issues abroad no matter how tightly he tries to keep his focus domestic."
Really interesting insights from @ibayoumi.bsky.social in @foreignpolicy.com, looking at Zohran Mamdani's global role and his possible priorities.
Really interesting insights from @ibayoumi.bsky.social in @foreignpolicy.com, looking at Zohran Mamdani's global role and his possible priorities.
Why I love the Irregular Warfare Initiative: where else would you get a serious and practical disquisition on William Shakespeare and his impact on irregular warfare? Brilliant stuff by Dr. John Hatzadony.
Kings, Usurpers, and Shadow Wars: Lessons on Irregular Warfare from Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s kings, usurpers, and rebels reveal powerful lessons about deception, loyalty, and narrative in modern irregular warfare.
irregularwarfare.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Why I love the Irregular Warfare Initiative: where else would you get a serious and practical disquisition on William Shakespeare and his impact on irregular warfare? Brilliant stuff by Dr. John Hatzadony.
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News from Buenos Aires: a 16-year-old neo-Nazi was arrested for threatening to attack a school, after an FBI tip. A replica firearm had "inscriptions with the names of notorious mass shooters such as Brenton Tarrant, Anders Breivik, and Rafael Solich."
Un joven amenazaba con atacar una escuela | Lo detuvieron en Caballito con información del FBI
Tenía tendencias neonazis y toda clase de armas de guerra de juguete. Posteó en redes sus supuestos planes de matar en un establecimiento educativo.
www.pagina12.com.ar
November 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
News from Buenos Aires: a 16-year-old neo-Nazi was arrested for threatening to attack a school, after an FBI tip. A replica firearm had "inscriptions with the names of notorious mass shooters such as Brenton Tarrant, Anders Breivik, and Rafael Solich."
"With more guns in more hands, families are grieving loved ones lost to quick-tempered killings, often involving law-abiding civilians, with no one held accountable."
Grim.
Grim.
Six Words Every Killer Should Know: ‘I Feared for My Life, Officer’
The number of legally sanctioned homicides has grown substantially in states with expanded self-defense rights under stand-your-ground laws.
www.wsj.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"With more guns in more hands, families are grieving loved ones lost to quick-tempered killings, often involving law-abiding civilians, with no one held accountable."
Grim.
Grim.
News from Buenos Aires: a 16-year-old neo-Nazi was arrested for threatening to attack a school, after an FBI tip. A replica firearm had "inscriptions with the names of notorious mass shooters such as Brenton Tarrant, Anders Breivik, and Rafael Solich."
Un joven amenazaba con atacar una escuela | Lo detuvieron en Caballito con información del FBI
Tenía tendencias neonazis y toda clase de armas de guerra de juguete. Posteó en redes sus supuestos planes de matar en un establecimiento educativo.
www.pagina12.com.ar
November 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
News from Buenos Aires: a 16-year-old neo-Nazi was arrested for threatening to attack a school, after an FBI tip. A replica firearm had "inscriptions with the names of notorious mass shooters such as Brenton Tarrant, Anders Breivik, and Rafael Solich."
Not surprising, still very concerning: according to @politico.com, “a significant minority of the population — 24 percent — believes that there are some instances where violence is justified.”
Roughly tracks with other polling on that question. @erindoherty.bsky.social
Roughly tracks with other polling on that question. @erindoherty.bsky.social
POLITICO Poll: Americans are bracing for political violence to get worse
POLITICO Poll: Americans think it’s likely a political candidate will be assassinated in the next five years.
www.politico.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Not surprising, still very concerning: according to @politico.com, “a significant minority of the population — 24 percent — believes that there are some instances where violence is justified.”
Roughly tracks with other polling on that question. @erindoherty.bsky.social
Roughly tracks with other polling on that question. @erindoherty.bsky.social
"The goal isn’t to take away technology—it’s to teach balance, awareness, and trust."
Really thought-provoking @thebulwark.com article on preventing online harms to youth.
Really thought-provoking @thebulwark.com article on preventing online harms to youth.
I’m a Teenager. Here’s How We Can Protect Kids From Online Harm.
Practical suggestions for schools and families.
www.thebulwark.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
"The goal isn’t to take away technology—it’s to teach balance, awareness, and trust."
Really thought-provoking @thebulwark.com article on preventing online harms to youth.
Really thought-provoking @thebulwark.com article on preventing online harms to youth.
No better voice in this tumultuous moment for #Nigeria than my @cfr.org colleague Ebenezer Obadare. He warns #Trump against "going alone, guns blazing," telling @kimbrunhuber.bsky.social such moves will only alienate the US.
Measured and insightful analysis, as always.
Measured and insightful analysis, as always.
November 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
No better voice in this tumultuous moment for #Nigeria than my @cfr.org colleague Ebenezer Obadare. He warns #Trump against "going alone, guns blazing," telling @kimbrunhuber.bsky.social such moves will only alienate the US.
Measured and insightful analysis, as always.
Measured and insightful analysis, as always.
Today's #Dearborn Halloween plot arrests appear to be yet another high-profile youth radicalization case, as @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social and @carolleonnig.bsky.social report that "The alleged plot involved a group of young people, some of whom are minors." www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/f...
Frustration mounts inside FBI over thwarted ‘potential’ terror plot
Senior officials believe FBI Director Kash Patel acted hastily in attempt to grab credit.
www.msnbc.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Today's #Dearborn Halloween plot arrests appear to be yet another high-profile youth radicalization case, as @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social and @carolleonnig.bsky.social report that "The alleged plot involved a group of young people, some of whom are minors." www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/f...
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For me, the most troubling part of the interview is the segment 41:46 - 44:22. Listen to the whole thing if you can, of course, but if you can't, listen at least to that segment if you want to hear an informed and compelling perspective on just how close we're standing to the edge of the cliff.
October 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
For me, the most troubling part of the interview is the segment 41:46 - 44:22. Listen to the whole thing if you can, of course, but if you can't, listen at least to that segment if you want to hear an informed and compelling perspective on just how close we're standing to the edge of the cliff.
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Our country is suffering from "an erosion of a deterrence against violence" where "political violence is not necessarily taboo anymore." It's a "seismic shift in American democracy."
Alongside @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social on the terrific @truthinthebarrel.bsky.social with @amymcgrath.bsky.social.
Alongside @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social on the terrific @truthinthebarrel.bsky.social with @amymcgrath.bsky.social.
Truth in the Barrel Devil's Cut: Domestic Terrorism with Bruce Hoffman And Jacob Ware
YouTube video by Truth In the Barrel Podcast
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Our country is suffering from "an erosion of a deterrence against violence" where "political violence is not necessarily taboo anymore." It's a "seismic shift in American democracy."
Alongside @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social on the terrific @truthinthebarrel.bsky.social with @amymcgrath.bsky.social.
Alongside @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social on the terrific @truthinthebarrel.bsky.social with @amymcgrath.bsky.social.
Our country is suffering from "an erosion of a deterrence against violence" where "political violence is not necessarily taboo anymore." It's a "seismic shift in American democracy."
Alongside @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social on the terrific @truthinthebarrel.bsky.social with @amymcgrath.bsky.social.
Alongside @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social on the terrific @truthinthebarrel.bsky.social with @amymcgrath.bsky.social.
Truth in the Barrel Devil's Cut: Domestic Terrorism with Bruce Hoffman And Jacob Ware
YouTube video by Truth In the Barrel Podcast
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Our country is suffering from "an erosion of a deterrence against violence" where "political violence is not necessarily taboo anymore." It's a "seismic shift in American democracy."
Alongside @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social on the terrific @truthinthebarrel.bsky.social with @amymcgrath.bsky.social.
Alongside @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social on the terrific @truthinthebarrel.bsky.social with @amymcgrath.bsky.social.
Stephanie Mulhern Ogorzalek for @cfr.org: "Ending child, early, and forced marriage is essential to cultivating the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who can drive inclusive growth and democratic resilience."
Investing in Girls Is Investing in Global Security
For years, Democrats and Republicans have agreed that funding for combating child marriage is a national security concern. The United States must continue to lead the fight.
www.cfr.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Stephanie Mulhern Ogorzalek for @cfr.org: "Ending child, early, and forced marriage is essential to cultivating the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who can drive inclusive growth and democratic resilience."
“The truth is that this site is part of a much larger epistemic transformation. People are seeking information not just as a way of acquiring knowledge, but to reify their political beliefs.” 🎯 @matteowong.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
What Elon Musk’s Version of Wikipedia Thinks About Hitler, Putin, and Apartheid
The next step in Musk’s propaganda machine
www.theatlantic.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“The truth is that this site is part of a much larger epistemic transformation. People are seeking information not just as a way of acquiring knowledge, but to reify their political beliefs.” 🎯 @matteowong.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
"Some critics of Mr. Kent’s work say he is pushing his center into areas that should be left to the F.B.I. or the C.I.A."
Please forgive my ignorance... but isn't that the entire reason NCTC was founded? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Please forgive my ignorance... but isn't that the entire reason NCTC was founded? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Official’s Access to F.B.I. Files in Charlie Kirk Case Drew Pushback
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"Some critics of Mr. Kent’s work say he is pushing his center into areas that should be left to the F.B.I. or the C.I.A."
Please forgive my ignorance... but isn't that the entire reason NCTC was founded? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Please forgive my ignorance... but isn't that the entire reason NCTC was founded? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
"As political divisiveness and the devaluing of human life become more widespread, abetted by the darkest corners of social media, more violence seems inevitable."
My grim assessment, with @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social in @justsecurity.org.
www.justsecurity.org/121425/assas...
My grim assessment, with @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social in @justsecurity.org.
www.justsecurity.org/121425/assas...
How Political Violence in America Became Personal
Americans can no longer turn to their political leadership to avert the catastrophe of political violence.
www.justsecurity.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"As political divisiveness and the devaluing of human life become more widespread, abetted by the darkest corners of social media, more violence seems inevitable."
My grim assessment, with @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social in @justsecurity.org.
www.justsecurity.org/121425/assas...
My grim assessment, with @hoffmanbruce.bsky.social in @justsecurity.org.
www.justsecurity.org/121425/assas...
#Israel has displayed a stunning inability to approach the Gaza challenge with anything other than brute, repressive force — despite proving its outstanding irregular warfare credentials on other fronts, such as against #Iran.
Israel’s Irregular Warfare Paradox: Reconciling Precision Abroad and a “Killing Field” Next Door
Israel’s irregular warfare paradox shows how surgical operations in Iran and mass violence in Gaza are reshaping its global image and fueling regional instability.
irregularwarfare.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.
A report claims left-wing terrorism is rising. The data paints a complicated picture
The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.
n.pr
October 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.
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Waarom extreem geweld in Amerika alleen maar zal toenemen 🇳🇱
Waarom extreem geweld in Amerika alleen maar zal toenemen
Voor het eerst in dertig jaar telt Amerika meer links-geïnspireerde terreur dan rechtse aanslagen. Deskundigen verwachten van álle kanten meer geweld.
www.ewmagazine.nl
October 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Waarom extreem geweld in Amerika alleen maar zal toenemen 🇳🇱
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“Whether the violence is coming from the left or the right, the onus is on law enforcement and intelligence agencies to prevent it and to protect the American people. And they are not doing that right now.” @oyousef.bsky.social @wamu.org
A report claims left-wing terrorism is rising. The data paints a complicated picture
The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.
www.npr.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
“Whether the violence is coming from the left or the right, the onus is on law enforcement and intelligence agencies to prevent it and to protect the American people. And they are not doing that right now.” @oyousef.bsky.social @wamu.org