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Modelling the Proliferation of Terrorism via Diffusion and Contagion [PDF]
The proliferation of terrorism is a serious concern in national and international security, as its spread is seen as an existential threat to Western liberal democracies. Understanding and effectively modelling the spread of terrorism provides useful insight into formulating effective responses. A mathematical model capturing the theoretical constructs
arxiv
NHIS Lecture Series, Fall 2002 [PDF]
George P. FletcherSchool of Law, Columbia UniversityOctober 16, 2002 Romantics at War: Glory and Guilt in the Age of Terrorism John M. RichardsonSchool of International Service, American UniversityNovember 20, 2002 From Development Failure to Deadly ...
Center for International Education
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Terrorism in Pakistan: the psychosocial context and why it matters
Terrorism is often construed as a well-thought-out, extreme form of violence to perceived injustices. The after effects of terrorism are usually reported without understanding the underlying psychological and social determinants of the terrorist act ...
A. Nizami+4 more
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Understanding Terrorist Organizations with a Dynamic Model [PDF]
Terrorist organizations change over time because of processes such as recruitment and training as well as counter-terrorism (CT) measures, but the effects of these processes are typically studied qualitatively and in separation from each other. Seeking a more quantitative and integrated understanding, we constructed a simple dynamic model where ...
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Don't Bite the Hand that Feeds: Rebel Funding Sources and the Use of Terrorism in Civil Wars
Why do some rebel groups resort to terrorism tactics while others refrain from doing so? How rebel organizations finance their rebellion creates variation in the extent to which terrorism undermines their legitimacy.
V. P. Fortna+2 more
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The Logic behind Suicide Terrorism and its Connection to Islam [PDF]
The purpose of this thesis is to analyze suicide terrorism and to examine the logic behind it. The thesis will examine recent Islamic suicide terrorism and why it is so successful.
Minnick, Sarah
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Terrorism only poses a small risk to people but tends to be a major source of public fear. Through fear, terrorism has far-reaching implications for public governance.
Ramon van der Does+3 more
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An Introduction to Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
The book, 'An Introduction to Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism,' primarily seeks to elucidate the foundational studies of terrorism, its conceptual frameworks, and theoretical perspectives. This section also adopts a historical lens, tracing the evolution of terrorism on a global scale.
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NH - Six Month After 9/11 3/11/2002 [PDF]
Six months following the September 11th attacks, New Hampshire residents are still concerned about terrorism, still support the U.S.
Survey Center, UNH
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Building upon the existing literature on terror innovation, this research article introduces a new analytical framework that highlights four key elements of emerging technologies which facilitate their adoption by terrorist groups.
Don Rassler, Yannick Veilleux-Lepage
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