Killing in Pairs: Radicalisation Patterns of Violent Dyads
In recent years there has been an upsurge in violent attacks conducted by pairs of individuals who have undergone a shared process of radicalisation. Violent dyads remain a relatively understudied phenomenon. Using a relational approach, this article analyses the unique character of dyadic radicalis...
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| Published in: | International journal of conflict and violence Vol. 12 |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Bielefeld
01-03-2019
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| Summary: | In recent years there has been an upsurge in violent attacks conducted by pairs of individuals who have undergone a shared process of radicalisation. Violent dyads remain a relatively understudied phenomenon. Using a relational approach, this article analyses the unique character of dyadic radicalisation and how it differs from instances of lone actor or group-based terrorism. It draws on a number of recent case studies, analysing instances of non-kin, fraternal, and spousal dyads. Its principal case study is a failed attack in Germany in 2006, based on a range of documentary sources as well as an interview with one of the perpetrators. |
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| ISSN: | 1864-1385 |
| DOI: | 10.4119/ijcv-3099 |