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Christine Brim is a national security consultant and researcher specializing in counterterrorism and anti-Sharia advocacy. She served as Vice President for Research at the Center for Security Policy (CSP), a conservative think tank focused on national security issues, and is a co-founder of the organization's counter-jihad initiatives. As a key associate at CSP, she was involved in anti-Sharia and counterterrorism research, contributing to studies on threats from Islamist extremism and Sharia law implementation in the West, co-authoring reports, and participating in projects aimed at mapping and countering perceived influences of radical Islam in American institutions. Brim has testified before state legislatures, including the Wyoming State Legislature and Michigan House of Representatives, on topics related to national security and counterterrorism. She has collaborated with prominent figures in the counter-jihad movement, such as Frank Gaffney, R. James Woolsey, Brigitte Gabriel, and Robert Spencer, and has affiliations with organizations like the David Horowitz Freedom Center. Brim's work often positions her in opposition to groups like the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which she has criticized publicly. She has authored articles for conservative outlets such as FrontPage Magazine and American Thinker, and appeared on media platforms including Secure Freedom Radio. Her advocacy includes lobbying efforts influenced by mentors like Frank Gaffney and coordination against perceived adversaries in the Islamist advocacy space. Brim has engaged in broader conservative networks, writing articles and speaking on national security matters, often traveling and collaborating closely with CSP to educate policymakers and the public. Her expertise is rooted in analyzing geopolitical risks, particularly those related to terrorism and ideological infiltration, with her contributions positioning her within influential circles of the American right-wing security establishment.