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The Day Of The Cyber Wolf, Ryan K. Buch Dec 2014

The Day Of The Cyber Wolf, Ryan K. Buch

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Terrorism has become a concern for public safety and security and can take on many appearances. However, in recent years the dilemma that presents the most substantial endangerment to public security comes from the threat of leaderless terrorists, also known as "lone wolves." Due to the rapid advancement in technology over the past few decades, societies, specifically the United States, have become dependent upon it economically and socially. Terrorist organizations, as well as the lone wolf terrorist, understand that their enemies rely on technology in order to function and have recently redirected their efforts towards cyberspace. As a result, cyber-terrorism …


Societal Integration And Radical Islam Among Muslim Immigrants In Europe And The United States, Ghada Wahdan Jan 2011

Societal Integration And Radical Islam Among Muslim Immigrants In Europe And The United States, Ghada Wahdan

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Little research has been done using Social Disorganization Theory to explain the radicalization of Muslim immigrants in Europe and the United States. The author's intention is to offer a concise and clear comparison between the relationship of societal integration and radical Islam among Muslims living in Europe and the United States. The research modeled the application of Social Disorganization Theory which is seated in the idea that social disorder in communities creates disagreements in fundamental values, norms with behavioral irregularity and deviance. Radicalization of Muslim immigrants living in non-Muslim countries exists when there is a low degree of internal bonding …


Fool Me Once, Shame On You. Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me: Learning From The Events Of 9/11, Kyle Burgardt Apr 2008

Fool Me Once, Shame On You. Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me: Learning From The Events Of 9/11, Kyle Burgardt

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How could the devastating Islamist terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 occur on American soil? The answer lies in part in the failed policies of the US government in the fields of anti-terrorism and counterterrorism. I will argue that the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission) is best way to prevent future terrorist attacks from occurring on American soil. The recommendations of this commission should be implemented because of the expertise of those involved in the commission, as well as the bipartisan support in Congress for these essential recommendations. …