Understanding and Addressing Extremism Teach-Out
Understanding Extremism / Lesson 2 of 8
From al-Qaeda to the Far-Right: An Evolutionary Overview
8 minutes
How did we get here?
In this step, Javed Ali explains the history of international terrorism and domestic extremism over the past twenty years. He starts by explaining a brief history of groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS, and then moves to provide a timeline of extremist threats to the U.S. through the January 6th, 2021 insurrection on the U.S. Capital.
Discussion: What stands out to you from this step?