Despite alarming incidents like assassination attempts against public figures and violent attacks, Kieran Doyle from ACLED reveals a surprising trend: political violence is on the decline in North America. His organization collects data weekly from various local news sources and experts, finding that support for extremist violence has reduced significantly since 2020. Doyle indicates that the expected surge in political unrest for 2024 has not materialized, as extremist group activities are notably lower than in previous years, challenging dominant media perceptions and implications for future political stability.
Doyle emphasizes that political violence has actually seen a year-over-year decline in the U.S., contrasting starkly with the prevailing media narrative of escalating tensions.
While Kieran Doyle tracks political violence, he notes a significant drop in organized extremist group activity over the recent years, challenging common perceptions of increasing unrest.
Collection
[
|
...
]