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Kachallas and Kinship: Understanding Jihadi Expansion and Diffusion in Nigeria
Abstract: The multiplication and diffusion of jihadi networks within Nigeria is an important component of the broader spread of jihadi...
ReadDanger Zone: Terrorism Risk – Theory, Practice, and Evolution
Abstract: As U.S. counterterrorism strategy has shifted toward “risk-based prioritization” in an environment of constrained resources, terrorism risk assessment has...
ReadRise of the E-Militias: Designated Terrorist Groups Infest Iraq’s Digital Economy
Abstract: Iraq’s digital economy is one of its fastest-growing sectors, driven by an expanding youth population, a transition to e-governance...
ReadHamas Plots in Europe: A Shift Toward External Operations?
Abstract: Hamas has never carried out a successful terrorist attack outside of Israel, the West Bank, or Gaza—but not for...
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