Explore the Global Terrorism Database by LaFree & Dugan, an expansive open source resource with 70k+ terrorist incidents since 1970. Essential for understanding global/domestic terrorism. Dive in: https://doi.org/10.1080/09546550701246817… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546550701246817

Max Taylor and John Horgan explore how Islamic fundamentalism links to violence by examining its psychological and behavioural bases. This study offers insights into religious influence on behaviour. Read more:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546550109609699

Todd Sandler critiques Eubank and Weinberg's classification of countries in democracy-terrorism studies, urging better methods. Emphasizes using events data over group presence for analysis. Calls for more transparency. Read more:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546559508427315

Simon David Taylor's study in Terrorism and Political Violence argues that autoethnography can effectively study terror within terrorism, offering crucial insights through personal accounts. This could reshape academic and policy approaches. Read:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2024.2387628

This Terrorism and Political Violence article by Horgan & Taylor reveals how PIRA's funding methods—kidnapping, robbery, extortion, drug trade—shape their operations and Sinn Féin's politics. Finance, not just ideology, is key. Read more:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546559908427502

The United States Extremist Crime Database (ECDB) offers new insights into extremist crimes, improving our understanding and aiding policy-making. Explore its unique methods and impact on criminology and terrorism research. Full article:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2012.713229

Discover the LIVE typology, analyzing how militant groups respond to counterterrorism with legal, identity, violence, and economic tactics. Insights from Pakistan offer new strategies for policymakers. Read more:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2024.2385015

Rebels may target civilians when losing battles to pressure governments with political and military costs. Lisa Hultman's study highlights understanding rebel motives aids better government responses. More insights here:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546550701246866

Can an online worldview lead to violence? This article maps the "Incel" ideology tied to violent acts like the 2018 Toronto attack. Understanding this may help prevent future incidents. Read more: https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2019.1638256… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2019.1638256

Anti-lockdown movements aren't inherently extreme but can lead to violence, suggests a study. Understanding this could guide better intervention strategies. #Radicalisation https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2024.2397646

Kristine Höglund's research identifies electoral violence as a unique form of political violence linked to electoral processes. She highlights politics in conflict societies, election dynamics, and electoral incentives as key factors. 🗳️ Read more:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546550902950290

Bart Schuurman's article reviews 3442 terrorism studies, noting a shift to primary data but persistent solo work and one-time contributions. Progress made, but collaboration needed. Read more: https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2018.1439023… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2018.1439023

Is Islamist terrorism deadlier due to ideology? Piazza's study finds organisational features, not ideology, better explain casualty rates. Strategic vs. universal groups differ in threats. Discover insights here:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546550802544698

Can intel agency cooperation prevent terrorist attacks? Aviva Guttmann's study shows historic case successes using 18 agencies' records. Examines 1970s Black September, women's role, and finance methods. Key lessons for today's counterterrorism.… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2024.2400157

Terrorism is better seen as a strategic "tool" rather than a psychological "syndrome." Research finds no unique traits in terrorists, suggesting terrorism is used strategically in conflicts. This view can aid counter-terrorism efforts. Read more:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546550600570119

Explore how terrorism defies a single lens through Alex P. Schmid's study. Using frameworks like crime, politics, warfare & more, he reveals varied insights. Understanding requires multiple views. Full article:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546550490483134

Basim Aldahadha's study reveals that 93.8% of Palestinian refugees in Jordanian camps hold irrational beliefs, with 78.2% using emotion-focused coping. Insights vital for formulating support systems in prolonged asylum. Read more:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2024.2393162

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Control mechanisms like sponsorship exclusivity and monitoring influence state-sponsored terrorist group behavior, affecting attack frequency and targets. Insightful for counter-terrorism strategies. Explore more:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2024.2401908

Can extremists be classified as violent or non-violent? A new study finds violent extremists show more risk factors like alienation and impulsivity than non-violent ones. Read more on this key insight and its implications:… https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2025.2605135

Can de-radicalisation rehab terrorists? John H. & Braddock K.'s study, using a one-year pilot, suggests Multi Attribute Utility Technology (MAUT) may help assess such programs' efficacy. Key for counterterrorism strategies. https://doi.org/10.1080/09546551003594748

Do blasphemy restrictions impact terrorism rates? Eskildsen & Bjørnskov analysed 162 countries and found that while blasphemy laws generally don't correlate with terrorism, constitutionally embedded bans are linked to increased terrorism risk. ➡️ https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2024.2378446