Lone Actor Terrorism: Analysis Paper
A systematic analysis of lone-actor terrorists reveals considerable variation in terms of individual characteristics, methodologies, motivations and indicators of violent intent.
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Lone Actor Terrorism: Policy Paper 4: – ‘Leakage’ and Interaction with Authorities
This fourth policy paper of the Countering Lone-Actor Terrorism series examines how lone-actor terrorists reveal their intent to commit attacks and recommends a targeted approach based on the characteristics and motivations of the specific threat.
Lone Actor Terrorism: Policy Paper 3 – Motivations, Political Engagement and Online Activity
This research brought to light the significant threat posed by right-wing lone-actor terrorism, as well as the need to continue infiltration and monitoring of violent extremist groups. The paper also recommends that social media companies continue to improve user-based reporting systems to expedite responses in potential cases of lone-actor terrorism.
Lone Actor Terrorism: Policy Paper 2 – Attack Methodology and Logistics
This second policy paper of the Countering Lone-Actor Terrorism series examines the key variables relating to attack methodology and logistics, and suggests policy recommendations based on the analysis.
Lone Actor Terrorism: Policy Paper 1 – Personal Characteristics of Lone-Actor Terrorists
This policy paper emphasises the importance of focusing on different subgroups and of benchmarking in order to accurately interpret results. Likewise, they underline the necessity of lowering barriers to mental health services, as well as multi-agency cooperation.
Lone Actor Terrorism: Database Workshop Paper
This paper examines the second workshop of the CLAT Consortium, which discussed the development of the project database (based on the definition of lone-actor terrorism agreed at the first workshop) and some of the underlying principles that would inform data collection and retention.
Lone Actor Terrorism: Definitional Workshop Paper
The first step in assessing the nature and scale of the threat posed by lone-actor terrorism in Europe is the establishment of a working definition of the term.
Lone Actor Terrorism: Literature Review
Lone-actor terrorism is not a new phenomenon; however, research suggests the threat is increasing as pressure from security services forces a tactical adaptation and groups call on those who share their ideology to act alone without direction or support.
‘Till Martyrdom Do Us Part’ Gender and the ISIS Phenomenon
This report explores the phenomenon of Western females travelling to Syria and Iraq in support of ISIS.
Blasphemy, Charlie Hebdo, and the Freedom of Belief and Expression
This briefing paper discusses the reactions to the horrific events that unfolded in Paris in January 2015, with the murders of a group of journalists, a police officer, and members of the Jewish community. Rashad Ali discusses the inconsistencies and contradictions in terrorist and extremist interpretations of Islam and blasphemy, and demonstrates the need to highlight the ideological flaws in their narrative.