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Domestic Terrorism
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When Is a Terrorist Really a Terrorist?
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Jan 27, 2017
The Hill
Countering mass violence demands a distinction between attackers who are truly inspired by jihadism and those with lesser links. The latter includes people whose mental states and violent tendencies preexist their exposure to the ideology.
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Nuclear Terrorism
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Troubling Truth Beneath Litvinenko Headlines
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
Jan 21, 2016
CNN
Slipping radioactive material into a spy's tea in the middle of London may not sound like a CBRN attack, but it is, as the Owen report has confirmed. Hopefully, the report's release will help focus global attention on the growing threat posed by these devastating weapons.
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Gun Violence
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Silencing the Science on Gun Research
Arthur L. Kellermann, Frederick P. Rivara
Dec 21, 2012
The Journal of the American Medical Association
The United States has long relied on public health science to improve the safety, health, and lives of its citizens. Perhaps the same straightforward, problem-solving approach that worked well in other circumstances can help the nation meet the challenge of firearm violence, writes Arthur Kellermann.
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Military Strategy
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Wanted Dead or Alive? When We Don't Get Our Man
Benjamin Runkle
Mar 3, 2009
International Herald Tribune
On his first day in office, President Barack Obama issued a dramatic series of executive orders intended to symbolize a change of direction in America's "war" on terrorism. Despite the headlines these orders generated, a more significant policy shift may have been the one signaled the week before his inauguration, writes Benjamin Runkle.
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Iraq
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Probing Why Women Kill in Iraq
Farhana Ali
Aug 7, 2008
Middle East Times
A significant emphasis has been placed on female suicide bombers' tactical success, and efforts to determine why they kill focus on al-Qaida's recruitment of women. But little attention is paid to the personal motivation women have for killing themselves and dozens of innocents around them, writes Farhana Ali.
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Biometrics in the War on Terror
John D. Woodward
Dec 18, 2005
United Press International
Published commentary by RAND staff: Biometrics in the War on Terror in United Press International.
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Democracy's Defense: Values and Justice
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Sep 11, 2005
Baltimore Sun
Published commentary by RAND staff: Democracy's Defense: Values and Justice in the Baltimore Sun.
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World Becomes the Hostage of Media-Savvy Terrorists
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Aug 22, 2004
USA Today
Published commentary by RAND staff.
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Get Used to It: Our Airports Are Vulnerable to Terrorism
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Jul 25, 2002
Los Angeles Times
Published commentary by RAND staff.
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Religion Isn't Sole Motive of Terror
John V. Parachini
Sep 16, 2001
Los Angeles Times
Published commentary by RAND staff.
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A Confounding, Complex Tragedy
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Jun 17, 2001
San Diego Union-Tribune
Without external assistance, Colombia cannot defeat the guerrilla-gangster Minotaur that consumes it. It is in our national interest to help. At the same time, it is necessary that we fully comprehend the harsh realities we and our Colombian allies face.
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Get Real in Dealing With Homicides in Los Angeles
George Tita, Mark A. R. Kleiman
Dec 27, 2000
Los Angeles Times
Homicide in Los Angeles is on the rise again. Before accepting any of the canned explanations, we ought to take a closer look. Once we know what's really going on, we have a chance to design strategies that work.
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