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Innovation & Technology

To level the playing field against states that have more resources and hold much more power terrorists need to innovate and use technology in creative and enterprising ways. We have written reports and articles about terrorists’ use of encrypted communication tools, weaponization of commercially-available drones, and other topics. See below for details.

Sentinel Articles

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Feature Commentary: Organizing for Innovation: Lessons from Digital Counterterrorism
Tehran’s Tactical Knockout: Weaponized Pharmaceutical-Based Agents
Printing Terror: An Empirical Overview of the Use of 3D-Printed Firearms by Right-Wing Extremists
Generating Terror: The Risks of Generative AI Exploitation

Perspectives

The Islamic State’s Drone Documents: Management, Acquisitions, and DIY Tradecraft

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