Terrorists weigh risks to their reputation when deciding which crises to exploit − new research
Terrorist attacks are more common during security and economic crises, but they decrease during humanitarian disasters.
About this Appearance
I and my co-author Seden Akcinaroglu wrote a blog for the conversation. We discussed our latest paper, “Ripe Moments for Terror Attacks: Opportunity Benefits-Reputation Tradeoff,” which was published in Conflict Management and Peace Science. You can access the blog by clicking the link above.
Quotes
“Reputation is crucial for terrorist groups because it affects their ability to gain public support, attract recruits, and negotiate with governments.”