Jacob Ware
@jacobware.bsky.social
Research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations studying terrorism and extremism. Opinions are my own and RT ≠ endorsement.
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Jacob Ware
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· Aug 5
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-...
Pretty ominous: the brilliant @hopeseck.bsky.social reports in @militarytimes.bsky.social on the counterintelligence challenges posed by the government shutdown — particularly opportunistic overtures issued by foreign intelligence services to U.S. Army soldiers. www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Foreign agents preying on disgruntled soldiers, Army intel chief warns
The 43-day government shutdown has presented a particular opportunity for enemies to influence frustrated and disaffected Army personnel.
www.militarytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Pretty ominous: the brilliant @hopeseck.bsky.social reports in @militarytimes.bsky.social on the counterintelligence challenges posed by the government shutdown — particularly opportunistic overtures issued by foreign intelligence services to U.S. Army soldiers. www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
“How does the Trump team expect to win any diplomatic victories when it’s not even on the field?”
My @cfr.org colleague @maxboot.bsky.social on an apparent sea change in U.S. national security and foreign policy. @postopinions.bsky.social
My @cfr.org colleague @maxboot.bsky.social on an apparent sea change in U.S. national security and foreign policy. @postopinions.bsky.social
Opinion | America has become a rogue nation. U.S. allies are looking elsewhere.
Europeans and Canadians are talking about making their own security arrangements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“How does the Trump team expect to win any diplomatic victories when it’s not even on the field?”
My @cfr.org colleague @maxboot.bsky.social on an apparent sea change in U.S. national security and foreign policy. @postopinions.bsky.social
My @cfr.org colleague @maxboot.bsky.social on an apparent sea change in U.S. national security and foreign policy. @postopinions.bsky.social
A Florida white supremacist "discussed the idea of torturing non-white children, sexually assaulting a man with an electrified baton, and provided bomb-making instructions."
He threatened to "kill," "rape," "genocide," and "exterminate." @justinrohrlich.bsky.social
He threatened to "kill," "rape," "genocide," and "exterminate." @justinrohrlich.bsky.social
Florida man discussed livestreaming neo-Nazi terror attack, feds say
Exclusive: The father of 20-year-old Lucas Alexander Temple, who was there when his son was arrested, told The Independent that he didn’t want to “inadvertently say anything that might hurt his case.”
www.the-independent.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A Florida white supremacist "discussed the idea of torturing non-white children, sexually assaulting a man with an electrified baton, and provided bomb-making instructions."
He threatened to "kill," "rape," "genocide," and "exterminate." @justinrohrlich.bsky.social
He threatened to "kill," "rape," "genocide," and "exterminate." @justinrohrlich.bsky.social
A bleak assessment by Lucas Webber and Clara Broekaert in Militant Wire:
“The threat stems from an ecosystem of off-the-shelf tools, community guides, and step-by-step manuals and tutorials that enable non-specialist actors to use them effectively.” www.militantwire.com/p/the-evolvi...
“The threat stems from an ecosystem of off-the-shelf tools, community guides, and step-by-step manuals and tutorials that enable non-specialist actors to use them effectively.” www.militantwire.com/p/the-evolvi...
The Evolving Jihadist Drone Threat to the West
Belgian authorities recently disrupted a jihadist plot in Antwerp that involved the use of kamikaze drones – a disturbing evolution in terrorist tactics.
www.militantwire.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A bleak assessment by Lucas Webber and Clara Broekaert in Militant Wire:
“The threat stems from an ecosystem of off-the-shelf tools, community guides, and step-by-step manuals and tutorials that enable non-specialist actors to use them effectively.” www.militantwire.com/p/the-evolvi...
“The threat stems from an ecosystem of off-the-shelf tools, community guides, and step-by-step manuals and tutorials that enable non-specialist actors to use them effectively.” www.militantwire.com/p/the-evolvi...
"A careful, thorough, apparently unbiased summary of far-right terrorism in the U.S., often intertwined with 'Christian' nationalism far from Jesus' teachings. Essential reading to understand these threats to the U.S."
"It CAN happen here.... and is!"
"It CAN happen here.... and is!"
God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America (A Council on Foreign Relations Book)
God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America (A Council on Foreign Relations Book) [Hoffman, Bruce, Ware, Jacob] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America (A Council on Foreign Relations Book)
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November 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"A careful, thorough, apparently unbiased summary of far-right terrorism in the U.S., often intertwined with 'Christian' nationalism far from Jesus' teachings. Essential reading to understand these threats to the U.S."
"It CAN happen here.... and is!"
"It CAN happen here.... and is!"
Reposted by Jacob Ware
Rep. #MarjorieTaylorGreene is sadly not the first Republican politician to be targeted by far-right violent extremists (and now driven to resignation). The far right has long posed a pressing and imminent terrorist threat to the GOP — as seen on January 6.
The Violent Far-Right Terrorist Threat to the Republican Party and American Conservatism
In addition to minority communities and those on the political left, far-right and white supremacist extremism threatens violence against Republicans as well.
www.cfr.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Rep. #MarjorieTaylorGreene is sadly not the first Republican politician to be targeted by far-right violent extremists (and now driven to resignation). The far right has long posed a pressing and imminent terrorist threat to the GOP — as seen on January 6.
Listen to the man. If you're able, please consider a paid subscription to the intrepid and undeniable @courtwatch.bsky.social.
Today, we make the case why you should support Court Watch. Here’s our deeply transparent look at what it takes to make news.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Listen to the man. If you're able, please consider a paid subscription to the intrepid and undeniable @courtwatch.bsky.social.
"Don't care about what other people find interesting, because that's not going to be the thing that wakes you up every morning."
Brilliant advice from my brilliant @cfr.org colleague, @inumanak.bsky.social.
Brilliant advice from my brilliant @cfr.org colleague, @inumanak.bsky.social.
How I Got My Career in Foreign Policy: Inu Manak
Inu Manak has explored the intricacies of international trade policy in the world of academia and think tanks. She chatted with CFR about navigating different work environments and the benefits of de…
www.cfr.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"Don't care about what other people find interesting, because that's not going to be the thing that wakes you up every morning."
Brilliant advice from my brilliant @cfr.org colleague, @inumanak.bsky.social.
Brilliant advice from my brilliant @cfr.org colleague, @inumanak.bsky.social.
Reposted by Jacob Ware
Always a great honor to join @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social on his excellent podcast The Dark State. In this episode, we discuss the rise of anti-immigrant paramilitary violence in Ireland. podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/w...
White, Christian and Nationalist
Podcast Episode · The Dark State · 23/11/2025 · Subscribers Only · 43m
podcasts.apple.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Always a great honor to join @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social on his excellent podcast The Dark State. In this episode, we discuss the rise of anti-immigrant paramilitary violence in Ireland. podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/w...
Rep. #MarjorieTaylorGreene is sadly not the first Republican politician to be targeted by far-right violent extremists (and now driven to resignation). The far right has long posed a pressing and imminent terrorist threat to the GOP — as seen on January 6.
The Violent Far-Right Terrorist Threat to the Republican Party and American Conservatism
In addition to minority communities and those on the political left, far-right and white supremacist extremism threatens violence against Republicans as well.
www.cfr.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Rep. #MarjorieTaylorGreene is sadly not the first Republican politician to be targeted by far-right violent extremists (and now driven to resignation). The far right has long posed a pressing and imminent terrorist threat to the GOP — as seen on January 6.
Always a great honor to join @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social on his excellent podcast The Dark State. In this episode, we discuss the rise of anti-immigrant paramilitary violence in Ireland. podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/w...
White, Christian and Nationalist
Podcast Episode · The Dark State · 23/11/2025 · Subscribers Only · 43m
podcasts.apple.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Always a great honor to join @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social on his excellent podcast The Dark State. In this episode, we discuss the rise of anti-immigrant paramilitary violence in Ireland. podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/w...
Insightful, actionable analysis from @philgordondc.bsky.social in @financialtimes.com: "Trump praised both President Xi Jinping and Putin as 'tough, smart leaders' who are 'not to be toyed with' — quite the contrast with his public disdain for leaders of America’s closest allies."
Trump flattery will get you nowhere
Fawning after the US president is not only humiliating — it doesn’t work
www.ft.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Insightful, actionable analysis from @philgordondc.bsky.social in @financialtimes.com: "Trump praised both President Xi Jinping and Putin as 'tough, smart leaders' who are 'not to be toyed with' — quite the contrast with his public disdain for leaders of America’s closest allies."
If you ever wonder about the state of American #softpower, notice how French President Emmanuel Macron identifies both U.S. and Chinese companies as threats to Europe's "children, our teenagers, and our democratic space."
With the Franco-German Summit on European Digital Sovereignty happening in Berlin today, the EU must decide how it will confront Big Tech’s concentrated power and what real action fits within its sovereignty agenda, write Sofia Calabrese and Roy Virah-Sawmy.
If Europe Wants Digital Sovereignty, It Must Reinvent Who Owns Tech | TechPolicy.Press
Sofia Calabrese and Roy Virah-Sawmy argue Europe doesn’t need to replicate Big Tech; it needs to build something better.
www.techpolicy.press
November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
If you ever wonder about the state of American #softpower, notice how French President Emmanuel Macron identifies both U.S. and Chinese companies as threats to Europe's "children, our teenagers, and our democratic space."
"Be brave, Be free.” 🇸🇾
A Syrian Village and the Long Road to the White House
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
"Be brave, Be free.” 🇸🇾
Reposted by Jacob Ware
I'm assigning @jacobware.bsky.social & Bruce Hoffman's Gods, Guns and Sedition in my spring terrorism class, planning to reduce focus on AQ/IS to allow more time on right-wing extremism. For someone who started his career in '05 it's weird to think of Islamist terrorism not being the main threat.
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I'm assigning @jacobware.bsky.social & Bruce Hoffman's Gods, Guns and Sedition in my spring terrorism class, planning to reduce focus on AQ/IS to allow more time on right-wing extremism. For someone who started his career in '05 it's weird to think of Islamist terrorism not being the main threat.
One of the very best reflections I've read recently on extremism, terrorism, and assassinations. "[T]he age of Princip is over. We have returned to an era of disgruntled plotters and fanatics—of lone and often lonely men." Spot on, @newyorker.com!
The Mystery of the Political Assassin
Even in cases like Luigi Mangione’s, the intentions of assassins are dwarfed by the meanings we project onto them.
www.newyorker.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
One of the very best reflections I've read recently on extremism, terrorism, and assassinations. "[T]he age of Princip is over. We have returned to an era of disgruntled plotters and fanatics—of lone and often lonely men." Spot on, @newyorker.com!
"The intervention on behalf of the Tates was not the first time those around #Trump took an interest in legal issues involving the brothers." @robert-faturechi.bsky.social
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"The intervention on behalf of the Tates was not the first time those around #Trump took an interest in legal issues involving the brothers." @robert-faturechi.bsky.social
“What’s most striking [...] is not just the trollish and at times juvenile tone of official government communications. It’s also an explicitly nativist message.”
Intrepid, indispensable work by Grayson Logue for the conservative @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social. thedispatch.com/article/home...
Intrepid, indispensable work by Grayson Logue for the conservative @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social. thedispatch.com/article/home...
November 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
“What’s most striking [...] is not just the trollish and at times juvenile tone of official government communications. It’s also an explicitly nativist message.”
Intrepid, indispensable work by Grayson Logue for the conservative @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social. thedispatch.com/article/home...
Intrepid, indispensable work by Grayson Logue for the conservative @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social. thedispatch.com/article/home...
"It seemed much closer to the alt-right site 4chan than a children’s game. The edgy and what’s real become blurred."
Tremendous reporting by @courtwatch.bsky.social's @pwbeck.bsky.social on new counterterrorism front lines and the validity of violent threats. @seamushughes.bsky.social
Tremendous reporting by @courtwatch.bsky.social's @pwbeck.bsky.social on new counterterrorism front lines and the validity of violent threats. @seamushughes.bsky.social
The Rabbit Hole: Terrorist or Terminally Online?
A Texas case raises important questions about online threats, offline arrests, and how to understand an increasingly radicalized internet environment.
www.courtwatch.news
November 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"It seemed much closer to the alt-right site 4chan than a children’s game. The edgy and what’s real become blurred."
Tremendous reporting by @courtwatch.bsky.social's @pwbeck.bsky.social on new counterterrorism front lines and the validity of violent threats. @seamushughes.bsky.social
Tremendous reporting by @courtwatch.bsky.social's @pwbeck.bsky.social on new counterterrorism front lines and the validity of violent threats. @seamushughes.bsky.social
Reposted by Jacob Ware
"They’re essentially trying to make the argument that from an organizational perspective, [antifa is] no different than ISIS."
Important insight from @colinpclarke.bsky.social—alongside @jason-blazakis.bsky.social, @mark-bray.bsky.social and others—on major developments in US CT policy.
Important insight from @colinpclarke.bsky.social—alongside @jason-blazakis.bsky.social, @mark-bray.bsky.social and others—on major developments in US CT policy.
Trump recasts foreign terror list to focus on ‘antifa,’ cartels
The administration is making an unprecedented expansion, designating entities in Europe and Latin America not typically a focus of U.S. counterterrorism efforts.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
"They’re essentially trying to make the argument that from an organizational perspective, [antifa is] no different than ISIS."
Important insight from @colinpclarke.bsky.social—alongside @jason-blazakis.bsky.social, @mark-bray.bsky.social and others—on major developments in US CT policy.
Important insight from @colinpclarke.bsky.social—alongside @jason-blazakis.bsky.social, @mark-bray.bsky.social and others—on major developments in US CT policy.
"Instead of going it alone, the United States should invest in kinetic and intelligence collaboration with the Nigerian armed forces with the ultimate goal of defeating jihadism."
Nobody better than my @cfr.org colleague Ebenezer Obadare. 🇳🇬
Nobody better than my @cfr.org colleague Ebenezer Obadare. 🇳🇬
Trump’s Focus on Christians Misses Boko Haram’s Wider Threat in Nigeria
The Trump administration’s accusations that Nigeria is allowing targeted killings of Christians distract from the bigger problem of jihadist and other forms of indiscriminate violence.
www.cfr.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"Instead of going it alone, the United States should invest in kinetic and intelligence collaboration with the Nigerian armed forces with the ultimate goal of defeating jihadism."
Nobody better than my @cfr.org colleague Ebenezer Obadare. 🇳🇬
Nobody better than my @cfr.org colleague Ebenezer Obadare. 🇳🇬
Reposted by Jacob Ware
in my 1st book I found that designations of states as terror sponsors had no correlation w/ their actual CT performance. Purely political. I suspect domestic "designations" (really prioritizations) are similarly content-free.
www.cambridge.org/core/books/i...
www.cambridge.org/core/books/i...
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
in my 1st book I found that designations of states as terror sponsors had no correlation w/ their actual CT performance. Purely political. I suspect domestic "designations" (really prioritizations) are similarly content-free.
www.cambridge.org/core/books/i...
www.cambridge.org/core/books/i...
I'm super excited to share @cfr.org's latest Task Force Report, on technology and economic security. By 2040, AI, quantum, and biotech could create $29 trillion in annual economic value. The U.S. can’t afford to fall behind. @hillmanje.bsky.social
U.S. Economic Security | Council on Foreign Relations
Executive Summary Strategic competition over the world’s next generation of foundational technologies is underway, and U.S. advantages in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and biotechnology are i...
www.cfr.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I'm super excited to share @cfr.org's latest Task Force Report, on technology and economic security. By 2040, AI, quantum, and biotech could create $29 trillion in annual economic value. The U.S. can’t afford to fall behind. @hillmanje.bsky.social
"They’re essentially trying to make the argument that from an organizational perspective, [antifa is] no different than ISIS."
Important insight from @colinpclarke.bsky.social—alongside @jason-blazakis.bsky.social, @mark-bray.bsky.social and others—on major developments in US CT policy.
Important insight from @colinpclarke.bsky.social—alongside @jason-blazakis.bsky.social, @mark-bray.bsky.social and others—on major developments in US CT policy.
Trump recasts foreign terror list to focus on ‘antifa,’ cartels
The administration is making an unprecedented expansion, designating entities in Europe and Latin America not typically a focus of U.S. counterterrorism efforts.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
"They’re essentially trying to make the argument that from an organizational perspective, [antifa is] no different than ISIS."
Important insight from @colinpclarke.bsky.social—alongside @jason-blazakis.bsky.social, @mark-bray.bsky.social and others—on major developments in US CT policy.
Important insight from @colinpclarke.bsky.social—alongside @jason-blazakis.bsky.social, @mark-bray.bsky.social and others—on major developments in US CT policy.
I love this. Great work, FORCE BLUE!
I mostly ignored this Veterans Day. Given the state of our nation and society and my own journey and experiences as a veteran, especially this past year, I struggle with the very meaning of my service and sacrifice and that of so many before me.
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I love this. Great work, FORCE BLUE!