Examining the Inevitability Hypothesis of Terrorism

• In Event: The Arc of Terrorism: Organizational Reach, Lifespan, and International Data

Abstract

Recent work has examined terrorism for signs of displacement and diffusion of benefits. The current study uses data from the Global Terrorism Database to investigate displacement in the operation of terroristic acts. This study also discusses policy implications and the relevant methodological issues and challenges.

Authors

• Henda Y. Hsu, University of Houston - Clear Lake

• Bob Edward Vasquez, Texas State University

• David McDowall, University at Albany, SUNY