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Are Terrorists "Abnormal?" - Reflections on the Psychopathology of Normalcy

SWJED — Sat, 04 May 2019 20:51:03 +0000

Are Terrorists "Abnormal?" - Reflections on the Psychopathology of Normalcy

"Are they normal?" It's not a usual question for commanders or strategic planners. Still, to some reasonable and ascertainable extent, this complex question could be applied to virtually any adversary in war, or at least to certain identifiable cadres of a pertinent enemy leadership.

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Criminal Networks: A Gateway for Terrorists

SWJED — Mon, 01 May 2017 14:39:03 +0000

Criminal Networks: A Gateway for Terrorists SWJED Mon, 05/01/2017 - 10:39am

The U.S. Southern Command has a tremendous bearing on the U.S. National and domestic security efforts based on proximity and the nature of threats to the U.S. borders.

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Aiding Opposition Civilian Authority in Syria

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Aiding Opposition Civilian Authority in Syria Peter J. Munson Fri, 06/07/2013 - 3:30am

In civil wars like Syria’s, strength is not necessarily a product of popularity; often strength actually produces popularity because compliance is more important than winning hearts and minds.

Virtual Indoctrination and the Digihad

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Virtual Indoctrination and the Digihad

The evolution of al-Qaeda's media strategy.

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