Violent extremism is multi-factorial and extremely diverse: it cannot be predicted by one
variable alone. For violent extremist movements to develop, and for individuals to join them …

Geographical perspectives and approaches are implemented in some areas of conflict
research, but can benefit many more. While the body of geographically-oriented terrorism …

Over the last decade, international rankings have emerged as a critical tool used by
international actors engaged in global governance. State practices and performance are …

Drawing on general strain theory and the terrorism research, this chapter argues that
terrorism is more likely when individuals experience “collective strains” that are a) high in …

The special issue 'Fragile States: A Political Concept'investigates the emergence,
dissemination and reception of the notion of 'state fragility'. It analyses the process of …

Links between Terrorism and Migration: Page 1 Links between Terrorism and Migration: An
Exploration This Research Paper explores and questions some assumed causal links between …

While previous studies have focused on how political and economic factors fuel herder-
farmer conflicts, there is a dearth of knowledge on how desertification-induced migration …

What is meant by 'failed'states in debates about international order, security and threats to
security? Does the concept of failed states, as constructed through academic and policy …

This special issue seeks to move the scholarly conversation beyond notions of conflict-
generated diasporas as simply agents of conflict or peace. The field is ripe to unpack the …

Researchers increasingly conduct quantitative studies of terrorist groups, which is an
important advance in the literature. However, there has been little discussion of what …