Dr. Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware have been recognized for their exceptional work in the field of terrorism studies. Their book, God, Guns and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America (Columbia University Press, 2024), has won the preeminent fifth Airey Neave Book Prize. This accolade highlights their dedication to shedding light on critical issues affecting global security. The prize, awarded by the Airey Neave Trust, honors non-fiction works that make significant contributions to the understanding of terrorism. The judging panel praised Hoffman and Ware’s book for its readability, scholarly depth, and courageous approach to a pressing topic.
At the award ceremony in London, Sir David Omand, former Director of GCHQ, announced their win, stating, “The panel was clear that this book is an outstanding example of readable scholarship on a topic that should concern us deeply. Bruce and Jacob are worthy winners, and are to be congratulated not just for the book but for the courage to write the book.”
Their achievement stands as a testament to their expertise and commitment to addressing complex security challenges. As their work continues to influence discussions on terrorism, their contributions remain invaluable in shaping policies and academic discourse.
Bruce Hoffman is a tenured professor in Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service where from 2010 to 2017 he was the Director of both the Center for Security Studies and of the Security Studies Program and from 2020-2023 the director of the Center for Jewish Civilization. Jacob Ware is an SSP graduate and adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, where he teaches a class on domestic terrorism, as well as at DeSales University.
