Research Resources

Jihadi ideologues mobilize Muslims, especially young Muslims, through an individualist-centered interpretation of Islam.  Appealing to a classical defense doctrine, they argue that the mandates of jihad are the individual duty of every Muslim and therefore transcend and undermine both the…

Insurgent and terror groups operating in the tribal areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan are deepening their involvement in organized crime, an aspect of the conflict that at once presents enormous challenges and also potential opportunities for Coalition forces trying to…

This reading list provides a comprehensive overview of the key works and debates in the field of counterterrorism.  It identifies and discusses seminal articles, key debates and core issues, and provides a brief critical commentary of all cited works.  This…