Journal abstract There is no empirical evidence to link autism and terrorism, in the general population. However, when terrorist acts are planned or executed by individuals with autism, it is[…]
Journal abstract Previous studies suggest an overrepresentation of autistic people among terrorist offenders, specifically lone-actors, as compared to the general population. At present, there is little literature which examines core[…]
Journal abstract Many early published analyses of the terrorist placed psychopathy as the core explanatory variable for terrorist behaviour. This speculative opinion was derived mainly from popular culture, and the[…]
Journal abstract In the last few years, incel violence has been the subject of many excellent journalistic accounts, but — with few notable exceptions, whose insights will be acknowledged and[…]
Journal abstract In this article, we present the findings of the first systematic scoping review of scientific literature on radicalization into violent extremism since the Al Qaeda attacks on 11[…]
Journal Abstract While the last years have seen increased engagement with gaming in relation to extremist attacks, its potential role in facilitating radicalization has received less attention than other factors.[…]
This Handbook is one of a series of tools developed by UNODC to support Member States in the implementation of the rule of law and the development of criminal justice[…]
Journal abstract As the Islamic State’s hold on territory was gradually diminished in Iraq and Syria, countries around the world expressed concern that the group’s large contingent of foreign terrorist[…]
Journal abstract Whilst Italy has yet to experience a large-scale Islamist terrorist incident, this essay challenges the claim that Islamist radicalisation in the country is a myth. On the contrary,[…]
Journal abstract The COVID-19 pandemic presents both challenges and opportunities for terrorists. While the hazards of the disease and disruptions to society inhibit some of their operations, by their very[…]
Violence and Restraint within Antifa: A View from the United States8 June, 2021
Autism spectrum disorders and terrorism: how different features of autism can contextualise vulnerability and resilience8 June, 2021
Measuring the Extent and Nature of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) among Former White Supremacists7 June, 2021The Role of the Internet in Facilitating Violent Extremism: Insights from Former Right-Wing Extremists4 June, 2021