interplay between terrorists and targeted governments, game theory is an appropriate methodology for investigating terrorism and …This chapter surveys the past applications of game theory to the study of terrorism. By capturing the strategic … within a terrorist organization, and the interplay between diverse agents (e.g., rival terrorist groups). This chapter …

terrorist networks, rogue states, and weapons of mass destruction (i.e., chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear). The …, terrorism, arms races, and military manpower); and chapters on topics that reflects the influence of globalization and new … threats (e.g., terrorism, trade and peace, and arms industries). Third, the chapter provides a brief overview of each chapter …

A terrorist group, based in a developing (host) country, draws unskilled and skilled labor from the productive sector … terrorist campaign. Moreover, a targeted developed nation decides its optimal mix of immigration quotas and defensive … counterterrorism actions. Even though proactive measures in the host country may not curb terrorism at home, it may still be …

This paper presents a game-theoretic model of suicide terrorism containing three agents: the terrorist leader; a … targeted government; and potential terrorist supporters. Supporters join the terrorist group if they gain more from their … opportunities can reduce the overall level of terrorism, while increasing the proportion of suicide to normal attacks. An increase …

contingencies include ethnic-based civil wars in Europe, transnational terrorism, rogue states, increased world income inequality …

either policies or employ both. There is a similar proclivity to favor defensive counter-terrorist measures over proactive …. When terrorists direct a disproportionate number of attacks at one government, its reliance on defensive measures can … disappear. Ironically, terrorists can assist governments in addressing coordination dilemmas associated with some antiterrorist …

Using time-series procedures, the authors investigate whether transnational terrorism changed following 9/11 and the …