Background Two of the most central questions in radicalization research are,(1) why do
some individuals radicalize when most of those from the same groups or exposed to similar …

Highlights•A model of radicalization and de-radicalization is presented.•We specify the main
characteristics of radical groups.•We outline the micro, meso and macro factors in …

This study analyzes the effects of conspiracy beliefs on violent extremist intentions. More
specifically, we investigate whether the relationship between conspiracy beliefs and violent …

Today the United States and its Western allies face two evolving terrorist threats inextricably
linked by the social and po liti cal dangers of the post-9/11 era. The first is a domestic threat …

This systematic review assesses the impact of mental health problems upon attitudes,
intentions and behaviours in the context of radicalisation and terrorism. We identified 25 …

Affective polarization–that is, antipathy towards political opponents–sits high on the
academic and political agenda. This is because it is thought to have a multitude of damaging …

This book provides the first empirical analysis of lone-actor terrorist behaviour. Based upon
a unique dataset of 111 lone actors that catalogues the life span of the individual's …

Recent research on lone-actor terrorism has found a high prevalence of mental health
disorders among these offenders. This research note addresses two shortcomings in these …

An open source sample of 111 lone-actor terrorists from the United States and Europe were
studied through the lens of the Terrorist Radicalization Assessment Protocol (TRAP-18). This …

ABSTRACT A deeper understanding of terrorist disengagement offers important insights for
policymakers and practitioners seeking to persuade individuals to leave these groups …