Following the March 22 attacks in Belgium, Politico asked CEP Brussels Director Roberta Bonazzi and six other prominent policy analysts, writers and politicians to respond to the question, "What — if anything — is really wrong in Belgium? And how can...

What Comes Next for Thwarted Foreign Fighters?

In early March, French officials successfully prevented two girls from leaving to join ISIS in Syria, and the country collectively breathed a sigh of relief. But what happens next? What happens to the kids who are saved from falling under the spell...

CEP Resource Details History, Ideology of Global Islamist Movement Hizb ut-Tahrir

CEP released a new resource detailing the history, leadership, growth and beliefs of Hizb ut-Tahrir, an Islamist organization operating in 40 countries that advocates for the establishment of a global caliphate.

Afghan Fulbrighters for Peace Seek to Reduce Violence in Afghanistan

A group of Afghan Fulbright Scholars began an initiative in July 2015 called Afghan Fulbrighters for Peace (AFP), an effort to mobilize Afghans in the United States to engage in policy debates relevant to their country. First, AFP established a...

Confronting the Drivers of Radicalism

The triple bombings in Brussels that killed 31 people serves as a reminder that despite almost 15 years since 9/11, there has been a fundamental failure among Muslims from the government level down to the community level to confront the sectarian...

CEP Releases New Resources on ISIS Attackers and Extremism in Belgium Following Brussels Bombings

CEP released new resources on ISIS terrorists as well as extremism and counter-extremism in Belgium in the aftermath of the March 22 bombings that killed 31 people in attacks at Zaventem airport and Maelbeek metro station.

The DNA of Najim Laachraoui was verified as that of one of the attackers on Tuesday, after samples were taken from remains found at the blast site in Brussels airport. Born in Morocco, Laachraoui grew up in Schaerbeek, where he reportedly attended a...

CEP Condemns Attacks in Belgium

Following is a statement from CEP CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace and President Frances F. Townsend “Following the attacks in Paris last November that killed 130 – planned and carried out in part by individuals with connections to Belgium, including...

Roberta Bonazzi was on her way to a meeting in Brussels Tuesday when she heard the startling news of two airport terrorist bombings. Ironically, Bonazzi heads the Counter Extremism Project’s Brussels office — situated close to the Maelbeek metro...

CEP Applauds Secretary Kerry for Declaration of ISIS Genocide

CEP issued a statement applauding Secretary of State John Kerry for declaring that ISIS has been committing genocide against minority groups under its control, including Yezidis, Christians, and Shia Muslims.