Cynthia Miller-Idriss

Cynthia Miller-Idriss is Professor in American University's School of Public Affairs and School of Education, and founding director of the Polarization and Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL). Her work examines far-right extremism, youth radicalization, and the relationship between misogyny and political violence.

Research focuses on extremist recruitment, online radicalization, and strategies for preventing violent extremism. Recent publications explore how gendered narratives fuel extremist movements and the normalization of extremist sentiment.

Honors include:

• DC Sociological Society Morris Rosenberg Award
• Morphomata Center Global Fellowship
• Teagle Foundation Fellowship

She regularly advises policy and security agencies globally. PERIL develops innovative interventions to counter radicalization through research-practice partnerships.