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Research Brief

Using Behavioral Indicators to Detect Potential Violent Acts

Provides an overview of research on how observable behavioral indicators might be used to detect potential violent attacks, such as by suicide terrorists or those laying improvised explosive devices.

Aug 23, 2013
Report

Report

Using Behavioral Indicators to Help Detect Potential Violent Acts: A Review of the Science Base

Reviews the scientific literature relating to observable behavioral indicators that might, along with other information, help detect potential violent attacks, such as those by suicide terrorists or the laying of improvised explosive devices.

Jun 11, 2013
News Release

News Release

RAND Study Provides Framework for Passenger-Rail Systems to Cost-Effectively Protect Riders from Terrorist Attacks

U.S. communities depend on reliable, safe, and secure rail systems, but such systems are vulnerable to terrorist attack. A framework developed for rail security planners and policymakers can help guide cost-effective plans to secure their rail systems from attacks.

Dec 11, 2007
Commercial Book

Commercial Book

Inside Terrorism: Revised and Expanded Edition

In this revised edition of the classic text, Hoffman analyzes the new adversaries, motivations, and tactics of global terrorism that have emerged in recent years, focusing specifically on how al Qaeda has changed since 9/11.

Jan 1, 2006
Report

Report

The Logic of Suicide Terrorism

Suicide bombings have become an increasingly popular tool for terrorists, as witnessed in Iraq. RAND terrorism expert Bruce Hoffman discusses the logic behind suicide terrorism, how other countries that have had sustained, intense, and numerous attacks have dealt with it, and the lessons they learned in the process.

Jan 1, 2003

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