David Alpher is an independent researcher attached to George Mason University. He specializes in combatting violent extremism, and has worked extensively overseas leading conflict resolution and development programs designed to stabilize high-conflict environments. His research focuses on the roots of violent extremism, and the balance of defense, diplomacy and development in current US national security strategy.
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Published in: HomeAmerican Paradox: violence and progressThe author responds to comment on his piece on the American radical right, arguing that the use of violence is profoundly un-American, despite being a part of the country's history and daily life.
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Published in: HomeThe radical right's final solutionThe risk of violence coming from the radical right in the US is high, and increasing. But it is only the logical consequence of a culture that promotes polarization and overreaction over finding consensus in political and public discourse.
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Published in: Home"With friends like these..." on Romney's comments about Israeli and Palestinian cultureIf all Mitt Romney has to suggest is outright war, his efforts at establishing credentials in statesmanship can hardly be called successful.