Stern Publishes Journal Paper on ISIS and Organizational Survival
Prof. Jessica Stern published a recent journal paper on how the Islamic State (ISIS) has survived several organizational changes since its’ inception.
Stern Publishes Journal Paper on Recruitment of Extremists
Prof. Jessica Stern published a journal paper on the psychological and social factors motivating young people to join extremist groups.
Wippl in The Boston Herald on ISIS Deserters
Prof. Joseph Wippl discusses the threat that Islamic State (ISIS) deserters could pose to Europe.
Stern in The Boston Globe on Scale of Terrorist Attacks
Prof. Stern spoke at a recent a two-day National Security Conference in Cambridge that was sponsored by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Boston.
Aftandilian in Arab Weekly on Fighting ISIS in Northern Iraq
Gregory Aftandilian discusses the struggle against Islamic State-held villages near Mosul.
Aftandilian Publishes Op-Ed on Obama’s ISIS Strategy
Gregory Aftandilian discusses efforts by the Obama administration to coordinate anti-Islamic State operations with Russia.
Hefner Interviewed on Death of Indonesian Terrorist
Prof. Robert Hefner discussed the death of the most-wanted terrorist in Indonesia, who died in an anti-terrorist raid.
Schilde in CSM on ISIS Attack on German Train
Prof. Kaija Schilde discussed how the attack could affect border controls across the European Union.
Stern in Christian Post: The Contradictory Goals of ISIS
Prof. Jessica Stern said ISIS is attempting to make Muslims living in Western nations feel unsafe.
Keylor in DMJX: France’s ISIS Strategy
Prof. William Keylor also discussed ISIS’s strategy in Europe following the Paris attacks.
Wippl on NECN: How Was the Brussels Attack Missed?
Prof. Joseph Wippl said terrorist organizations have increasingly sophisticated means of communication.
Wippl on WHDH News: Sophistication of the Brussels Attacks
Prof. Joseph Wippl discussed the planning and sophistication of the Brussels terror attacks.
Stern OpEd in Boston Globe: ISIS Targets Gray Zone
Prof. Jessica Stern said ISIS’s goal is to eliminate the “Gray Zone” of moderate Muslims in the West.
Stern in Higher Ed Chronicle: Engineers and Terrorism
Prof. Jessica Stern discusses the connections between an engineering education and terrorism.
Stern on NPR’s RadioBoston: ISIS and the Brussels Attacks
Prof. Jessica Stern discusses ISIS’s claims of responsibility for the Brussels terror attacks.
Stern in the Media: ISIS Boosts Reach Through Social Media
Prof. Jessica Stern discussed how the Internet enables ISIS to boost their recruitment efforts.
Stern in Real Clear Politics: ISIS and the Gray Zone
Professor Jessica Stern was quoted on the motives behind radical jihadist terror attacks.
Stern in WaPo: Understanding the ISIS Threat
Stern was a speaker at the recent Faith Angle Forum, discussing the underlying narrative of radical ideology.
Stern in CSM: Social Media and ISIS Recruitment
Stern said ISIS recruiters rely on social media.
BtH: Facing the ISIS Threat
At a recent panel, experts discussed the developing threat posed by ISIS and how it might be resolved.