Search Results - "Studies in conflict and terrorism"

Research Note: Spreading Hate on TikTok by Weimann, Gabriel, Masri, Natalie

“…TikTok is the fastest-growing application today, attracting a huge audience of 1.5 billion active users, mostly children and teenagers. Recently, the growing…”
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Assessing the Threat of Incel Violence by Hoffman, Bruce, Ware, Jacob, Shapiro, Ezra

“…In recent years, increasingly serious incidents of violence have been committed by young men predominantly in the United States and Canada who self-identify as…”
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Preventing Violent Extremism: A Review of the Literature by Stephens, William, Sieckelinck, Stijn, Boutellier, Hans

“…The rapid growth in research directed toward preventing violent extremism has resulted in a rich but fragmented body of literature spanning multiple…”
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The Three Ps of Radicalization: Push, Pull and Personal. A Systematic Scoping Review of the Scientific Evidence about Radicalization Into Violent Extremism by Vergani, Matteo, Iqbal, Muhammad, Ilbahar, Ekin, Barton, Greg

“…In this article, we present the findings of the first systematic scoping review of scientific literature on radicalization into violent extremism since the Al…”
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Determining the Role of the Internet in Violent Extremism and Terrorism: Six Suggestions for Progressing Research by Conway, Maura

“…Some scholars and others are skeptical of a significant role for the Internet in processes of violent radicalization. There is increasing concern on the part…”
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Tweeting the Jihad: Social Media Networks of Western Foreign Fighters in Syria and Iraq by Klausen, Jytte

“…Social media have played an essential role in the jihadists' operational strategy in Syria and Iraq, and beyond. Twitter in particular has been used to drive…”
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Uncovering the Far-Right Online Ecosystem: An Analytical Framework and Research Agenda by Baele, Stephane J., Brace, Lewys, Coan, Travis G.

“…Recent years have seen a substantial increase in far-right inspired attacks. In this context, the present article offers an analytical framework for the study…”
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End of the Lone Wolf: The Typology that Should Not Have Been by Schuurman, Bart, Lindekilde, Lasse, Malthaner, Stefan, O'Connor, Francis, Gill, Paul, Bouhana, Noémie

“…This research note argues that the "lone wolf" typology should be fundamentally reconsidered. Based on a three-year empirical research project, two key points…”
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Incel (E)motives: Resentment, Shame and Revenge by Cottee, Simon

“…This article provides a framework for thinking about incels and incel-inspired terrorism. Incels are part of a fringe online subculture that trades in…”
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Lone-Actor Terrorism - A Systematic Literature Review by Kenyon, Jonathan, Baker-Beall, Christopher, Binder, Jens

“…A systematic review of the empirical literature on lone-actor terrorism, the first of its kind, is presented. Across 109 sources, ten main themes that…”
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When Extremists Become Violent: Examining the Association Between Social Control, Social Learning, and Engagement in Violent Extremism by Becker, Michael H.

“…This research examines the relationship between social control and social learning variables on involvement in violent vs. non-violent extremism. Using data…”
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From Pawn to Knights: The Changing Role of Women's Agency in Terrorism? by Bloom, Mia, Lokmanoglu, Ayse

“…As terrorist groups became more technologically advanced with their media campaigns, the global audience began to see pictures of women in black burkas…”
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A Witch's Brew of Grievances: The Potential Effects of COVID-19 on Radicalization to Violent Extremism by Davies, Garth, Wu, Edith, Frank, Richard

“…Historically, pandemics had inevitably produced demonization and scapegoating, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been no exception. Some individuals and groups…”
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Rebel Governance at the Time of Covid-19: Emergencies as Opportunities for Rebel Rulers by Furlan, Marta

“…As Covid-19 has spread worldwide, not only governments but also rebel rulers have had to face the crisis. Therefore, it is important to understand whether…”
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Mechanisms of 3N Model on Radicalization: Testing the Mediation by Group Identity and Ideology of the Relationship between Need for Significance and Violent Extremism by Milla, Mirra Noor, Yustisia, Whinda, Shadiqi, Muhammad Abdan, Arifin, Haykal Hafizul

“…This paper seeks to examine the mechanisms of the 3 N model (need, narrative, and network) by testing a serial mediation model of group identity and ideology…”
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Mental Health Disorders and the Terrorist: A Research Note Probing Selection Effects and Disorder Prevalence by Corner, Emily, Gill, Paul, Mason, Oliver

“…Recent research on lone-actor terrorism has found a high prevalence of mental health disorders among these offenders. This research note addresses two…”
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Duped: Examining Gender Stereotypes in Disengagement and Deradicalization Practices by Schmidt, Rachel

“…In narratives around insurgencies, terrorism, and other forms of political violence, the media-and policymakers-frequently portray women as victims or…”
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Everyday Prevention of Radicalization: The Impacts of Family, Peer, and Police Intervention by Ellefsen, Rune, Sandberg, Sveinung

“…This study examines early intervention against individual radicalization. The data originate from interviews with young Muslims in Norway who had experienced…”
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Threat Perception, Policy Diffusion, and the Logic of Terrorist Group Designation by El Masri, Mirna, Phillips, Brian J.

“…Many governments maintain lists of terrorist groups, imposing sanctions on designated organizations. However, the logic behind designation remains unclear…”
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