Steven Emerson

Steven Emerson
Steven Emerson is considered one of the leading authorities on Islamic extremist networks, financing and operations. He serves as the Executive Director of The Investigative Project on Terrorism, a non-profit organization that serves one of the world's largest storehouses of archival data and intelligence on Islamic and Middle Eastern terrorist groups. Emerson and his staff frequently provide briefings to U.S. government and law enforcement agencies, members of Congress and congressional committees, and print and electronic media on terrorist financing and operational networks of Al Qaeda, Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, and the rest of the worldwide Islamic militant spectrum. Since 9-11, Emerson has been interviewed frequently on all the major television networks and in the national and international print media. The website of the Investigative Project on Terrorism, which was started in September 2007, is now considered one of the top counter-terrorism websites in the world and can be accessed at www.investigativeproject.org. Emerson launched The Investigative Project on Terrorism in 1995, following the November 1994 broadcast of his documentary film, "Jihad in America," on public television. The film exposed clandestine operations of militant Islamic terrorist groups on American soil. For the film, Emerson received numerous awards including the George Polk Award for best television documentary, one of the most prestigious awards in journalism. He also received the top prize from the Investigative Reporters and Editors Organization (IRE) for best investigative report in both print and television for the documentary. The award from IRE was the fourth he had received from that group. The documentary, which was featured on 60 Minutes, has become standard viewing for federal law enforcement and intelligence organizations. Emerson is recognized as one of the first terrorism experts to have testified and warned about the threat of Islamic militant networks operating in the United States and their connections worldwide. In a pioneering congressional testimony delivered in 1998, he specifically warned about the threat of Osama Bin Laden's network. Nearly every one of the terrorist suspects and groups first identified in his 1994 film have been indicted, convicted, or deported since 9-11. Emerson is the author or co-author of six books on terrorism and national security, including: "Jihad Incorporated: A Guide to Militant Islam in the U.S." (Prometheus, 2006) "American Jihad: The Terrorists Living Among Us" (The Free Press, 2002) "Terrorist: The Inside Story of the Highest-Ranking Iraqi Terrorist Ever to Defect to the West" (Villard Books /Random House, 1991) "The Fall of Pan Am 103: Inside the Lockerbie Investigation" (Putnam's Sons, 1990) "Secret Warriors: Inside the Covert Military Operations of the Reagan Era" (Putnam's Sons, 1988) "The American House of Saud: The Secret Petrodollar Connection" (Franklin Watts, 1985) Prior to starting the Investigative Project on Terrorism, Emerson worked as a correspondent for CNN and previously as a senior editor at US News and World Report. His first job in Washington DC in 1977 was as a staff researcher for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He has a BA and MA from Brown University and once ran a marathon in 2 hours, 59 minutes, a feat he was never able to repeat again.

ARTICLES BY: Steven Emerson

December 30, 2015 7:45 am

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Deploys Precision Ballistic Missile System

Iranian military officials say they are deploying a sophisticated new guidance system for ballistic missiles with a range of more than 1,000 miles. The Emad missile system...

December 25, 2015 6:06 am

An Arab Journalist Tells the Truth About Israel’s Treatment of Prisoners

This week's air strike in Syria that killed a notorious Hezbollah terrorist generated the usual cries of "death to Israel," and promises of retribution. Samir Kuntar was one of...

December 22, 2015 7:20 am

Slain Hezbollah Terrorist Reportedly Was Planning Major Iran-Ordered Attack on Israel

Notorious Lebanese terrorist Samir Kuntar reportedly was killed Saturday night in Syria as he prepared a major attack against Israel, according to Western sources and reported by Ynet. Israeli officials are not commenting,...

December 20, 2015 7:29 am

White House Opens Door to Radical CAIR Rep, Ignores Muslim Reformers

He accused the FBI of killing two men in cold blood in separate incidents. But Obama Administration officials saw Hassan Shibly as a suitable representative...

December 18, 2015 5:59 am

UK Report Condemns, Obama Embraces Muslim Brotherhood

Muslim Brotherhood officials who have made extreme statements will be barred from receiving visas to enter the United Kingdom, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday. The statement accompanied the...

December 17, 2015 7:53 am

Swedish Citizens Receive Threatening ISIS-Style Messages to Convert or Die

Dozens of Swedish citizens received threatening letters with "ISIS" signatures, calling for them to either convert to Islam, pay a tax to the terrorist organization,...

December 16, 2015 6:51 am

The New York Times Buys CAIR’s Propaganda, Hides Terrorist Connections

America's "paper of record" might be well served to spend some time reviewing actual records. A day after the Investigative Project on Terrorism published exclusive stories...

December 16, 2015 6:33 am

In Honor of Anniversary, Hamas Reaffirms Commitment to Destroy Israel

Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to destroying the Jewish State, while tens of thousands of Palestinians celebrated the terrorist group's 28th anniversary, the Jerusalem Post reports. "Hamas vows to remain...

December 15, 2015 5:20 am

FBI Records Show CAIR’s Terror Links Cemented From Start

Like a good politician, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) repeatedly proves adept at inserting itself into national debates. When presidential candidate Ben Carson said he...

December 8, 2015 5:19 am

New Report Details Risk of Terrorist Infiltration Through Broken US Immigration System

Foreigners, including refugees, have no basic or universal right to enter the United States; that entry is granted as a privilege. In today's complex and...

December 4, 2015 4:53 am

Palestinian Authority Policy Directly Responsible for Terror Attack Committed by PA Intelligence Officer

A Palestinian Authority (PA) intelligence officer shot and wounded an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier and Israeli civilian outside Jerusalem on Thursday, according to Ma'an News Agency and reported by The Jerusalem...

November 25, 2015 7:52 am

Abbas Continues Incitement Amid Ongoing Palestinian Murders

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas continues to propagate false allegations against Israel, contributing to widespread Palestinian incitement that continues to fuel terrorist attacks against Israelis. On Monday, Abbas...

November 24, 2015 7:59 am

Iran’s Elite Forces Enduring Rising Casualties in Syrian Offensive

Fearing the overthrow of Bashar Al-Assad's regime, an emboldened Islamic Republic of Iran has drastically increased its involvement in Syria, despite suffering heavy losses among...

November 18, 2015 7:40 am

The Façade in CAIR’s Paris Attacks Condemnation

Leaders at the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned Friday's coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris that left an estimated 130 people dead. They really, really condemned it. But...