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Congressional Testimony: Defeat of ISIS an American Victory
Radicalized U.S. citizens pose greatest threat
The American Face of ISIS a CPOST Report

Congressional Testimony: Defeat of ISIS an American Victory

CPOST's Director Dr. Robert Pape testified before Congress on the role that American strategy played in the defeat of ISIS and the challenge of securing lasting peace and security now that the group's territorial sanctuary in Iraq and Syria has been liberated. Dr. Pape addressed the National Security Subcommittee for the US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Radicalized U.S. citizens pose greatest threat

Michael Morell and Robert Pape's Oped in the Washington Post draws on CPOST's latest report to highlight the true terror threat to the United States.
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The American Face of ISIS a CPOST Report

A new study from the Chicago Project on Security and Threats (CPOST) at the University of Chicago and the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s Counter-Terrorism Policy Center finds striking patterns among individuals in the United States considered ISIS supporters, including a large number are U.S.-born citizens and engaged in society.
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CPOST News

Is Laptop Ban Based on Threat?

Fri., Mar. 31, 2017

The Christian Science Monitor interviews CPOST director Dr. Robert Pape who says that "This latest ban 'has the hallmarks of our airport security system responding to new information about an immediate threat.'"

Prison Massacres Shine Light on Gangs in Brazil

Wed., Jan. 18, 2017

Dr. Benjamin Lessing explains to The Monkey Cage how a recent wave of prison riots sheds light on one of the largest criminal organizations in South America.

CPOST Assistant Director Benjamin Lessing on Prison Gangs in Newsweek

Thu., Oct. 20, 2016

CPOST assistant director, and Program on Political Violence co-founder Dr. Benjamin Lessing, speaks to Newsweek on factors driving prison gang violence.

ISIS and the Culture of Narcissism

Mon., Jun. 27, 2016 | The Wall Street Journal

Dr. Pape discribes how ISIS is using Hollywood’s methods to make young Westerners think they’re starring in a ‘Hero’s Journey.’

Orlando shooting shows how ISIS calls the shots

Tue., Jun. 14, 2016 | The Boston Globe

Dr. Robert Pape explained that ISIS is creating a new role for themselves, not as the director but rather as the producers of terror who ensure that operations are a success by attracting the right cast.

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