Peter Bergen

About the Author

Peter Bergen is a renowned journalist, author, and counterterrorism expert whose incisive reporting has illuminated the shadowy world of global extremism. With decades of experience as a CNN national security analyst and director of the International Center for Counter-Terrorism, Bergen has traveled to conflict zones, interviewed key figures like Osama bin Laden, and provided unparalleled insights into the motivations and operations of terrorist networks. His work bridges the gap between frontline investigation and accessible analysis, making complex geopolitical issues understandable for a broad audience. In United States of Jihad: Investigating America's Homegrown Terrorists, Bergen delves into the rise of domestic radicalization, drawing on exclusive interviews and data to expose the vulnerabilities within the nation's borders. A prolific writer for outlets like The New York Times and Foreign Affairs, Bergen continues to shape public discourse on national security.