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View article: The counterterrorism–terrorism paradox: From defence to violence in Kashmir
The counterterrorism–terrorism paradox: From defence to violence in Kashmir Open
How do counterterrorism policies enable terrorist groups to thrive and survive? This article examines the relationship and how counterterrorism policies and political structures impact terrorist group success. While studies of terrorism ha…
View article: LGBTQ+ Victimization by Extremist Organizations: Charting a New Path for Research
LGBTQ+ Victimization by Extremist Organizations: Charting a New Path for Research Open
Anti-LGBTQ+ narratives are deployed by extremist groups with contrasting ideologies, from Jihadis to right-wing extremists and QAnon to Incels (involuntary celibates). Using these different movements as case studies, this article highlight…
View article: EN(COUNTERING) TERRORISM
EN(COUNTERING) TERRORISM Open
On November 23, 2022, Dr. Mia Bloom, Communications and Middle East Studies professor at Georgia State University, presented on “En(countering) Terrorism” at the 2022 Annual CASIS Vancouver West Coast Security Conference. The key points di…
View article: Predictors of Radical Intentions among Incels
Predictors of Radical Intentions among Incels Open
Incels (involuntarily celibates) are an online-based identity group of mostly males who feel disenfranchised because of what they see as an unfair advantage the society gives to muscular, confident males, taking away Incels’ chances of sec…
View article: Paved with Bad Intentions: QAnon’s Save the Children Campaign
Paved with Bad Intentions: QAnon’s Save the Children Campaign Open
In the lead-up to the 2020 US presidential election, adherents to QAnon conspiracy theories parlayed the “Save the Children” slogan from a well-known charity into a vector for exposure and political mobilization. This paper introduces thre…
View article: PPS volume 19 issue 3 Cover and Back matter
PPS volume 19 issue 3 Cover and Back matter Open
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View article: COVID-19 and Fieldwork: Challenges and Solutions
COVID-19 and Fieldwork: Challenges and Solutions Open
This reflection article presents insights on conducting fieldwork during and after COVID-19 from a diverse collection of political scientists—from department heads to graduate students based at public and private universities in the United…
View article: A Semantic Segmentation Approach to Recognize Assault Rifles in ISIS Propaganda Images
A Semantic Segmentation Approach to Recognize Assault Rifles in ISIS Propaganda Images Open
Between 2014 and 2018, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) perfected the use of social media for its propaganda. To understand and counter these efforts by ISIS, it is critical to analyze their propaganda materials. During the past …
View article: Terrorist Use of the Internet by the Numbers
Terrorist Use of the Internet by the Numbers Open
Research Summary Public interest and policy debates surrounding the role of the Internet in terrorist activities is increasing. Criminology has said very little on the matter. By using a unique data set of 223 convicted United Kingdom–base…
View article: Constructing Expertise: Terrorist Recruitment and “Talent Spotting” in the PIRA, Al Qaeda, and ISIS
Constructing Expertise: Terrorist Recruitment and “Talent Spotting” in the PIRA, Al Qaeda, and ISIS Open
The academic literature is divided with regard to whether terrorist recruits are dangerous masterminds, "malevolently creative," and capable of perpetrating well-planned mass casualty attacks in the heart of European capitals. Or whether t…