terrorism

terrorist decision making

what does a cost–benefit decision look like? what does the planning process look like? how do terrorists choose between discrete targets? what emotions are felt during the planning and operational phases? what environmental cues are utilised in the decision-making process?

deterring and disrupting terrorism

how can we deter an individual from committing an attack? how effective are security measures at soft targets and crowded places?

lone-actor terrorism

what demographic characteristics define lone actors? is there a significant difference between lone offenders and those who commit terrorism-related offenses on behalf of a group? are there key life history events that may be relevant in understanding the development of lone actors? to what extent are acquaintances typically aware of the lone-actor terrorist's intent to engage in terrorist-related offences?