This research note argues that the “lone wolf” typology should be fundamentally
reconsidered. Based on a three-year empirical research project, two key points are made to …

central issue with many interpretations of radicalization remains their tendency to
overemphasize the role of extremist beliefs in motivating involvement in terrorism. After …

There is considerable agreement amongst scholars and international actors that ideologies
and speech play a critical role in the path of escalation towards mass atrocity crimes …

An enduring bugbear in the study of terrorism is conceptualizing the role ideology plays for
individuals involved in such activities. Explanations range from presenting ideology as a key …

In research on'mass killings' such as genocides and campaigns of state terror, the role of
ideology is hotly debated. For some scholars, ideologies are crucial in providing the …

Myanmar has been the site of serious violence between Buddhist and Muslim communities.
This article presents findings from a research project convened to better understand the …

That the distinctions between terrorism and extremism have become increasingly blurred is
something of a truism, but there has been little systematic analysis of whether this is truly the …

The shocking characteristics of Rwanda's genocide in 1994 have etched themselves
indelibly on the global conscience. The Path to Genocide in Rwanda combines extensive …

An unusual feature of the social scientific study of religious terrorism is the erasure of
religiosity as a significant motivational factor. This article delineates and criticizes the …

Why do rebels kill each other? When confronting a formidable regime, rebels often descend
into warring factionalism rather than forge unity across their ranks to reap the advantages of …