Journal abstract Purpose The task of assessing and managing risk of violence has evolved considerably in the last 25 years, and the field of violent extremism has the potential to[…]
Journal abstract This paper analyses a large content sample of Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) English-language magazines. Dabiq (15 issues, 2014–2016) and Rumiyah (13 issues, 2016–2017) represent the[…]
Journal abstract Violent extremism is a key issue on the regional security agenda in East Africa. However, our review of the relevant literature, complemented by original primary research, suggests that[…]
Journal abstract This paper provides an overview of the current state of terrorism in Pakistan. It argues that the Pakistani state’s complex relationship with militancy and terrorism is complicated by[…]
Journal abstract Background A new model of radicalisation has appeared in Western countries since the 2010s. Radical groups are smaller, less hierarchical and are mainly composed of young, homegrown individuals.[…]
Journal abstract Much of the rhetoric spread by jihadist organisations seems to indicate a strong commitment towards a set of religious and political ideas. But does cognitive extremism really lead[…]
Journal abstract In order to move beyond the existing push/pull framework to understand disengagement, we apply a systematic coding scheme derived from Mayer and colleagues’ integrative model of organizational trust[…]
Journal abstract The current rise in the numbers of young British Muslims travelling from the UK to Syria has raised a number of questions about the UK Government’s counter-terrorism strategy[…]
Journal abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline the process of risk assessment for terrorists and violent political extremists and to present an example of such[…]
Journal abstract 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 of other scholars,[…]
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