(New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) honors the victims, the first responders, and the countless families affected by the attacks of September 11, 2001 – the deadliest attack on American soil in its history. Twenty-four years later, we reaffirm our commitment to countering terrorism and extremism in all its forms. 

CEP CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace 

“Each year on September 11, we remember the extraordinary bravery shown in the face of unimaginable horror. We honor the fallen—not only those killed in the attacks but also those who gave their lives in rescue, recovery, and military service that followed. But remembrance alone is not enough. The threat that took so many lives in 2001 remains real, and in many ways, it has evolved in complexity and reach. 

“Over the past twelve months, the world has witnessed a troubling resurgence of terrorist activity, including a deadly attack that claimed the lives of multiple civilians in Jerusalem this past weekend. Affiliates of al-Qaeda, responsible for 9/11, continue to expand their territorial control in Africa, threatening fragile states and regional security. Online extremism and ideological radicalization have surged, with digital platforms being exploited to glorify past terrorist figures, including a disturbing wave of revisionist content portraying al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden in a favorable light—nearly 14 years after he was killed by U.S. forces. 

“The fight against extremism is not confined to battlefields. It is also being fought online, in our schools, in our civic discourse, and across international borders. Whether it is the glorification of terrorists on social media, the recruitment of youth into extremist causes, or the normalization of hate-driven narratives, the threats today are dynamic and borderless. The legacy of 9/11 demands not only remembrance, but also a renewed commitment to preventing future atrocities.”