In research on'mass killings' such as genocides and campaigns of state terror, the role of
ideology is hotly debated. For some scholars, ideologies are crucial in providing the …

Until the beginning of 2020, the Sahel was something of an exception with respect to
international rivalry between jihadists. This came to an end when violent clashes involving …

Network datasets typically exhibit certain types of statistical patterns, such as within-dyad
correlation, degree heterogeneity, and triadic patterns such as transitivity and clustering. The …

Why do some communities overtly declare their opposition to violent groups, while others
disguise it by engaging in seemingly unrelated activities? Why do some communities …

Cooperation among militant organizations contributes to capability but also presents security
risks. This is particularly the case when organizations face substantial repression from the …

Why did some American citizens choose to travel to fight in Syria and Iraq rather than
engage in Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-inspired terrorism in the United States? We …

It is estimated that of Syria's pre-war population, over half have been displaced from their
homes, some having moved abroad and many remaining in the country despite the threats …

How do rebel groups survive and thrive in multiparty civil wars where numerous groups not
only fight against a common enemy but also compete with each other for support, recruits …

Why do militant groups turn on each other? This behavior is somewhat puzzling, since such
groups are often on the same side of a conflict. A growing body of literature seeks to …

Challenging influential perspectives that downplay the role of shared rebel constituencies,
we argue that they represent important causes of rebel alliances. Yet, we theorize distinct …