Perspectives on Terrorism

How does ISGS differ from al-Qaeda–linked groups in the Sahel? This article examines the strategic choices, targeting logic, and tactics of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara — and what they mean for counter-terrorism efforts in the region. 📄 buff.ly/YE4Oe8h

How can researchers analyse large volumes of extremist imagery online? This Perspectives on Terrorism article by Stéphane Baele & Lewys Brace explores how AI-driven image analysis can strengthen the study of extremist online ecosystems. ➡️ buff.ly/3DOKuQ2

What do we really mean by anti-government extremism? This Perspectives on Terrorism research note questions whether the concept consistently captures truly extremist attitudes —and what this means for P/CVE research and policy. 📄 Read: buff.ly/0Q4jx5T

Amid uncertainty following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, understanding how groups like #alQaeda maintain their media networks remains critical. This Perspectives on Terrorism article maps al-Qaeda’s decentralised surface-web ecosystem. 👉 buff.ly/i23F3dD

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After #Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at Haifa to avenge the killing of #Iran’s Supreme Leader, many are asking why the group acted. This curated bibliography by Judith Tinnes compiles essential resources on Hezbollah and P/CVE research. 📚 buff.ly/PX47dCF

How has the War on Terror shaped the #Caribbean? This article highlights its impact on the region through new #anti-terrorism laws, #immigration reforms, specialised police units & regional security initiatives. ➡️ buff.ly/4O8FBzV

How did #Kazakhstan approach the rehabilitation and reintegration of children repatriated from Syria and Iraq? This new @Perspectives_T article examines elements of Kazakhstani strategies, highlighting both the successes & challenges of the process. ➡️ buff.ly/7HrRGKw

How does #PalestinianIslamicJihad utilise military videos? This article analyses six years of PIJ’s Telegram releases, showing how its branding, storytelling & post-production chronicle past battles, assert identity & support its military campaign. ➡️ buff.ly/GUs981e

How do criminal pasts feed into #radicalisation? In #Sweden, many with criminal & gang backgrounds are drawn to #jihadism by factors like seeking respect, absolution & overlapping ideals of masculinity. Interviews reveal risk & recruitment pathways. ➡️ buff.ly/q5pnThP

What is the concerning the relationship between children and online #extremism? In this new article of @Perspectives_T, @JadeoHutchinson et al. analyse the role of #gaming communities and suggest media literacy & moderation as possible solutions. ➡️ buff.ly/0Bk0Nh0

How can leadership data deepen our understanding of terrorism? This research note presents LEADIR, a relational dataset covering 280 groups & 295 leaders (2008–2017), outlining its design, key variables & research potential. ➡️ buff.ly/N4TO7Yk

How are mass-casualty terrorist attacks distinct from other terrorist acts? This article uses the #GlobalTerrorismDatabase to show how threshold definitions affect prevalence estimates & identify which correlates matter at both country & group levels. ➡️ buff.ly/4gbWkz0

In the latest Issue of @Perspectives_T, Alex P. Schmid reviews "Conceptualizing Extreme Beliefs and Behaviors. Definitions and Relations," edited by Rik Peels and John Horgan. ➡️ buff.ly/PXdyfhi

In our latest issue, Judith Tinnes listed articles, books & other resources on the recruitment of fighters and supporters into terrorist organisations The resulting bibliography lists texts about how individuals are drawn into extremist movements. ➡️buff.ly/8GcrzPg

This article is the 3rd of three responses to McCauley’s piece & forms part of a Special Section on ideology & terrorism in this issue. These contributions advance critical debate on how ideology should be studied in terrorism research. McCauley's piece: buff.ly/Il1u5W5

Can ideology in terrorism be understood psychologically? This article draws on concepts of reason-guided, socially embedded action and integrates rule-governed behaviour and Relational Frame Theory to explain the motivation behind terrorist behaviour. ➡️buff.ly/SQIwD7K

This article is the 2nd of three responses to McCauley’s piece & forms part of a Special Section on ideology & terrorism in this issue. These contributions advance critical debate on how ideology should be studied in terrorism research. McCauley's piece: buff.ly/Il1u5W5

How can ideology be reconceptualised in radicalisation research? This article responds to calls to move beyond ideology, arguing for an individual-level framework capturing how beliefs, emotions & motivations are internalised in extremist pathways. ➡️ buff.ly/m4RTcZv

This article is the 1st of three responses to McCauley’s piece & forms part of a Special Section on ideology & terrorism in this issue. These contributions advance critical debate on how ideology should be studied in terrorism research. McCauley's piece: buff.ly/Il1u5W5

Why does #ideology remain central to #terrorism studies? This article shows that ideological commitment still powerfully shapes terrorist motivations, strategies, and identity, offering insights that other explanations alone cannot fully capture. ➡️ buff.ly/LG1Y4d2