Ryan Mauro
Humanitarian & Activist
He founded the Afghan Liberty Project, assisting 1,500 at-risk Afghans during the Taliban takeover, and has been involved in global human rights efforts, including supporting dissidents in North Korea and Syria.
Educator & Speaker
He has been an adjunct professor at Regent and Liberty Universities, teaching U.S. Foreign Policy and Homeland Security, and has spoken at major intelligence and security conferences.
Investigative Researcher & National Security Analyst
Ryan Mauro has spent over 22 years monitoring extremist groups and foreign threats, providing intelligence to law enforcement and contributing to counterterrorism efforts.
A Leading Voice in Intelligence & Counter-Extremism
Ryan Mauro is an investigative researcher at the Capital Research Center where he monitors extremist groups and foreign threats.
Mauro has been an adjunct professor for Regent University since 2011, teaching graduate and undergraduate classes on U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East and homeland security. He was also an adjunct professor for Liberty University for 10 years where he taught courses on terrorism and political science.
He has monitored extremist threats to law enforcement on all levels for over 22 years. Based on ironclad evidence.
What I Do
I investigate and monitor extremist groups, foreign threats, and terrorism, providing intelligence to law enforcement and policymakers. As an educator, I teach homeland security and U.S. foreign policy while training security professionals. I also lead humanitarian efforts and work with global coalitions to combat extremism and support human rights.
Investigate & Monitor Threats
Educate & Train
Advise & Contribute to Policy
Lead Humanitarian & Counter-Extremism Efforts

A vision for a brighter tomorrow
Strategic Impact Initiatives
Ryan is dedicated to making a lasting impact by focusing on critical areas that shape communities and individuals. His core efforts revolve around:
Each day, individuals endure violence simply for being themselves
We help change that.