Jihad is an Arabic word meaning "struggle." Jihad is one of the five pillars of Islam, and many scholars have written about its meaning and application. In a moderate context, jihad can often refer to a personal... Read more

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is an Al Qaeda member and the mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks. He was arrested in Rawalpindi, Pakistan in 2003 and is currently in detention at Guantanamo Bay. He also organized and funded... Read more

Looksmaxxing refers to any attempts made by incels to improve upon their physical appearance. These strategies range from haircuts and new clothes, taking steroids and going to the gym all the way up to cosmetic surgery.

Majid Khan is an Al Qaeda member who worked with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and participated in several high-profile operations. In 2003, he transported $50,000 from Pakistan to an Al Qaeda affiliate which was eventually used in the... Read more

The manosphere is a primarily online space of misogynistic factions, including Pick Up Artists (PUA), Men"s Rights Activists (MRAs), Incels (Involuntary celibates) and others who perpetuate misogyny and a toxic iteration of masculinity.

"Media jihad" refers to an ISIS innovation in the Islamist terrorist sphere heavily emphasizing online media and appealing propaganda as a means of recruiting foreign fighters and spreading its message. To this end, ISIS recruiters often emphasize... Read more