—— Authors: Brian McQuinn, Assistant Professor, International Studies, University of Regina and Laura Courchesne, PhD Candidate, International Relations, University of Oxford In the coming weeks, trials will begin for more than 400 people accused of attacking the United States Capitol. Was the siege chaotic, impromptu and disorganized, or was it the work of a well-planned force of far-right militias, as mounting evidence suggests? Can an attack be both chaotic and planned? We study insurgencies, and not only is it possible, but it’s very common. Drawing on our research, here are four insights into the events of Jan. 6 and the future of far-right violence in the U.S.