Journal abstract This research note presents a dynamic risk assessment model of homegrown terrorists. The model was tested in a study of convicted “homegrown” American terrorism offenders inspired by Al[…]
Journal abstract Existing literature demonstrates disagreement over the relationship between hate crime and terrorism with some calling them “close cousins,” whereas others declare them “distant relatives.” We extend previous research[…]
Journal abstract How does the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) leverage Islamic Law to support their strategic objectives? Islam, as most religions, is a defining catalyst of group[…]
Journal abstract: This article examines the effect of blasphemy laws on Islamist terrorism in Muslim-majority countries. Although passed with the ostensibly noble purpose of defending religion, I argue that blasphemy[…]
Abstract This article examines one response to the UK Government’s directive that radicalisation and extremism should be tackled in all UK secondary schools. The small scale study is set in[…]
Abstract The role of the internet in radicalizing individuals to extremist action is much discussed but remains conceptually and empirically unclear. Here we consider right-wing and jihadist use of the[…]
Journal abstract Since 9/11, 2001, a new form of religious extremism has arguably emerged, one which paradoxically portrays itself as a counter to another perceived extremism regarded as a real[…]
This report into staff-prisoner relationships at a high-security prison was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge. Whilst it was not[…]
Journal abstract As dozens of British women and girls travel to join Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, there are increasing concerns over female radicalization online. These fears are heightened[…]
This book is an essential read to understand and unpack the relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood and radicalization. The author in fact provides a very insightful perspective on the Brotherhood’s[…]
Introducing a Dataset of Multi-Scale Geographies of ISIS Ideology from ISIS Sources9 March, 2021
Normalisation, party politics and vigilantism: Why the next terrorist wave will not be right-wing extremist9 March, 2021
Systematic Review of Mental Health Problems and Violent Extremism9 March, 2021
Is Youth Unemployment Related to Domestic Terrorism?8 March, 2021