Domestic terrorism has reached new heights in the United States and the storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021 reignited national attention on domestic violent extremism in the nation. Brooke Scott, Joan B. Kroc School Master of Arts in Peace and Justice and 2021 Global Ties U.S. Emerging Leader, brought together key stakeholders for a fireside chat to address how our nation might utilize both public and citizen diplomacy as crucial counterterrorism tools.
Guest stakeholders included:
- Professor Philip Seib - Professor of International Relations, Journalism and Public Diplomacy at USC
- Elizabeth Moore - Educator on Racist Extremism
- Mohamed Amin Ahmed - Founder of Average Mohamed, 2020 State Department Citizen Diplomat of the Year, and 2018 Global Ties Diplomat of the Year
Below, please find the complete conversation on where our nation finds itself currently and what next steps need to be taken in order to counteract violent extremism and foster more peaceful societies:
About the Author
The Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies (Kroc School) at the University of San Diego is the global hub for peacebuilding and social innovation. Founded in 2007, the Kroc School equips the next generation of innovative changemakers to shape more peaceful and just societies. We offer master's degrees in peace and justice, social innovation, humanitarian action, conflict management and resolution, and a dual degree in peace and law — programs that have attracted diverse and dynamic students from more than 50 countries. In addition to our graduate programs, the Kroc School is home to the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ). Founded in 2001, the Institute supports positive change beyond the classroom. Through groundbreaking research, experiential learning, and forward-thinking programs, the Kroc School and Kroc IPJ are shaping a future in which peaceful co-existence is the new normal.
