2017-07-14T16:13:27Z Copyright (c) 2017, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/topics/terrorism.html Henry H. Willis; Brian Michael Jenkins https://www.rand.org/blog/2016/05/terrorism-shouldnt-affect-travel-plans.html May 21, 2016 May 21, 2016

Evidence suggests that the threat of terrorism need not affect individuals' behavior and travel decisions, not even in the wake of attacks such as those in Brussels and Paris.

Patrick B. Johnston; Jacob N. Shapiro; Howard Shatz; Benjamin Bahney; Danielle F. Jung; Patrick Ryan; Jonathan Wallace https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1192.html May 18, 2016 May 18, 2016

Drawing from 140 recently declassified documents, this report presents a comprehensive account of the organization, territorial designs, management, personnel policies, and finances of the Islamic State of Iraq and its predecessor, al-Qa'ida in Iraq.

Colin P. Clarke https://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT480.html Jul 13, 2017 Jul 13, 2017

As operations against ISIS in Mosul conclude, militants are likely already fleeing—and preparing to wage jihad elsewhere. How can the United States identify and mitigate the threat posed by these foreign fighters?

Seth G. Jones https://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT479.html Jul 13, 2017 Jul 13, 2017

Several factors may impact al-Qaida's rise or decline over the next several years. Most of these are outside of al-Qaida's control, but much would depend on how al-Qaida or similar groups responded to them.

Seth G. Jones; Colin P. Clarke; Peter Bergen; Ben Connable; Ryan C. Crocker; Lynn E. Davis; Daveed Gartenstein-Ross; Andrew R. Hoehn; Mark Mazzetti; William McCants; Philip Mudd; K. Jack Riley; Linda Robinson; Eric Schmitt; Ali Soufan; Michael G. Vickers https://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF370.html Jul 12, 2017 Jul 12, 2017

As ISIS loses territory in Iraq and Syria, are terrorist attacks more likely or less? How is the group evolving? What about al-Qa'ida? To answer these questions, RAND convened a group of terrorism experts.

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2017/07/11.html Jul 11, 2017 Jul 11, 2017

Seth Jones, Director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center, will testify before the House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. Colin Clarke, a political scientist at RAND, will testify before the House Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Denying Terrorists Entry into the United States.

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/congress/alerts/2017/national-security-issues.html May 30, 2017 May 30, 2017

RAND experts testify and answer questions for congressional staff on a variety of national security topics. For the 115th Congress , RAND offers insights into the Russian threat, China's military transformation, the Syrian conflict, and terrorism.

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/congress/newsletters/national_security/2017/05.html May 25, 2017 May 25, 2017

RAND research finds that the preferable option for countering the Islamic State is a rollback strategy that relies on local forces backed by U.S. special operations forces, intelligence assets, and airpower.

Eric Robinson; P. Kathleen Frier; Kim Cragin; Melissa A. Bradley; Daniel Egel; Bryce Loidolt; Paul S. Steinberg https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1727.html May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017

In the past 50 years, Yemen has faced significant political instability, including multiple civil wars. Why might Yemenis reject political violence despite persistent conflict and unrest? And how can the United States and its partners undermine violent extremism?

Ben Connable; Natasha Lander; Kimberly Jackson https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1562.html May 8, 2017 May 8, 2017

A broader strategy to beat the Islamic State should address the conditions that allowed the group to emerge and thrive. A long-term commitment is required to establish legitimate governance in Iraq and Syria and reconcile the disenfranchised Sunni Arab populations with their governments.

Seth G. Jones https://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT472.html Apr 27, 2017 Apr 27, 2017

Afghanistan remains a key frontline state in the struggle against terrorist groups. With that in mind, the United States should make Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan an enduring part of its counterterrorism efforts.

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2017/04/26.html Apr 26, 2017 Apr 26, 2017

Seth Jones, Director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center at the RAND Corporation, will testify on “Afghanistan's Terrorist Resurgence: Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Beyond” before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in the United States House of Representatives.

Todd Helmus; Elizabeth Bodine-Baron https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE227.html Apr 21, 2017 Apr 21, 2017

ISIS supporters on average produce 50 percent more tweets per day than ISIS opponents. It's critical to empower ISIS opponents on Twitter by drawing on lessons from the marketing industry.

Seth G. Jones; James Dobbins; Daniel Byman; Christopher S. Chivvis; Ben Connable; Jeffrey Martini; Eric Robinson; Nathan Chandler https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1912.html Apr 20, 2017 Apr 20, 2017

The Islamic State has lost substantial control of territory and people. But the group still conducts and inspires attacks around the world. The United States should pursue a light rollback strategy that relies on local forces backed by U.S. special operations troops, intelligence assets, and airpower.

Colin P. Clarke; Kimberly Jackson; Patrick B. Johnston; Eric Robinson; Howard Shatz https://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF361.html Mar 29, 2017 Mar 29, 2017

ISIL has been described as the wealthiest terrorist group in history. It has developed diversified revenue streams from seizing control of banks, extortion, and trafficking oil. As global counter-ISIL efforts progress, how might the group's finances evolve?

Terrence Kelly; James Dobbins; Barbara Sude; Ben Connable https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE200.html Mar 21, 2017 Mar 21, 2017

RAND researchers outline general principles that U.S. policymakers must consider when conceiving and weighing appropriate strategies to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Sina Beaghley; Todd Helmus; Miriam Matthews; Rajeev Ramchand; David Stebbins; Amanda Kadlec; Michael A. Brown https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1799.html Mar 13, 2017 Mar 13, 2017

The RAND Program Evaluation Toolkit for Countering Violent Extremism helps programs assess their activities and identify needed improvements. This report is a companion to the toolkit and provides background on its development and testing.

Todd Helmus; Miriam Matthews; Rajeev Ramchand; Sina Beaghley; David Stebbins; Amanda Kadlec; Michael A. Brown; Aaron Kofner; Joie Acosta https://www.rand.org/pubs/tools/TL243.html Mar 13, 2017 Mar 13, 2017

The RAND Program Evaluation Toolkit for Countering Violent Extremism uses checklists, worksheets, and templates to help programs assess whether their activities have met their goals and identify needed improvements.

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/congress/alerts/2017/homeland-security-issues.html Mar 9, 2017 Mar 9, 2017

RAND experts provide insight on the biggest homeland security issues facing the 115th Congress, including cybersecurity, terrorism, emergency response, DHS management issues, and border security.

Brian Michael Jenkins https://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT462.html Feb 14, 2017 Feb 14, 2017

Jihadist terrorism isn't the most dangerous threat to the United States. But it is the most prominent. There are no clear solutions to this problem, and all America's counterterrorism options entail risks.