A consortium of researchers dedicated to improving the understanding of the human causes and consequences of terrorism

Publications

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Countering the Inhumane: Modeling Probable Pathways for Human Smuggling and Trafficking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border Brandon Behlendorf, Jun Zhuang, Mila Johns Research Brief Crime and Terrorism North America
Examining the Effect of Repressive and Conciliatory Government Actions on Terrorism Activity in Israel William Parkin Journal Article Terrorism and Society, Counterterrorism Middle East and North Africa
The Influence of External and Internal Correlates on the Organizational Death of Domestic Far-Right Extremist Groups Joshua Freilich, Steven Chermak Journal Article Terrorism and Society, Radical Beliefs and Behavior North America
VEO Level Decision Making Gina Scott Ligon White Paper Violent Groups and Movements Global
Religiosity and Reactions to Terrorism Amy Adamczyk, Gary LaFree Journal Article Individual Behavior North America
Discussion Point: Communities on the Front Lines Against Terrorism Alejandro Beutel Discussion Point Terrorism and Society North America
Lethal Brands: How VEOs Build Reputations Gina Scott Ligon Journal Article Violent Groups and Movements, Countering Violent Extremism Global
Quantifying and Qualifying Charisma: A Theoretical Framework for Measuring the Presence of Charismatic Authority in Terrorist Groups David Hofmann Journal Article Terrorism and Society Global
Regime Type and Terrorist Attacks Erica Chenoweth Book Chapter Terrorism and Society, Violent Groups and Movements Global
Media Effects: Do Terrorist Organizations Launch Foreign Attacks in Response to Levels of Press Freedom or Press Attention? Victor Asal Journal Article Terrorism and Society, Violent Groups and Movements Global
Introducing the Special Issue on New Directions in Terrorism Research Joshua Freilich Journal Article Terrorism and Society, Crime and Terrorism Global
Service-Seeking Behavior, Perceptions of Armed Actors, and Preferences Regarding Governance: Evidence from the Palestinian Territories Shawn Flanigan Journal Article Violent Groups and Movements, Individual Behavior Middle East and North Africa
Countering Nuclear and Radiological Materials Illicit Trafficking Through Maritime Security Initiatives: Paper Tiger or Concrete Solution? A Case Study Steve S. Sin, Ph.D. Conference Paper Radiological and Nuclear Threats Global
How Does Leadership Decapitation Affect Violence? The Case of Drug Trafficking Organizations in Mexico Brian Phillips Journal Article Crime and Terrorism North America
The Precarious Nature of Food Susan Cutter Op-ed Resilience North America
Political Mobilization and Institutions Erica Chenoweth Book Chapter Individual Behavior, Radical Beliefs and Behavior Global
Peru Conflict Profile Barnett S. Koven Book Chapter Violent Groups and Movements South America
On the Value of Exposure and Secrecy of Defense System: First-Move Advantage vs. Robustness Jun Zhuang Journal Article Counterterrorism Global
Secure in their Beliefs: Personal Security, the Quest for Personal Significance, and the Psychology of Extremism Arie Kruglanski Book Chapter Violent Groups and Movements, Radical Beliefs and Behavior Global
Understanding Terrorism Innovation and Learning: Al-Qaeda and Beyond Magnus Ranstorp Book Terrorism and Society, Violent Groups and Movements Global, Western Europe
Mapping and Deterring Violent Extremist Networks in North-West Africa Christian Leuprecht Journal Article Violent Groups and Movements Middle East and North Africa
Discussion Point: Insider Threat in the Aviation Industry Cory Davenport, Herbert Tinsley Discussion Point Resilience Global
Al-Shabaab Attack on Garissa University in Kenya Amy Pate, Erin Miller, Michael Jensen Background Report Violent Groups and Movements Middle East and North Africa
Trauma as a Precursor to Violent Extremism Peter Simi Research Brief Individual Behavior, Radical Beliefs and Behavior North America
'Defensive Liberal Wars’: The Global War on Terror and the Return of Illiberalism in American Foreign Policy Rashmi Singh Journal Article Terrorism and Society Middle East and North Africa