Pumping the Breaks: Why Some Extremist Groups Should Moderate Their Tactics

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Brief Overview

This paper will show that some extremist groups intentionally temper their tactics as a way of developing trust with the host state or international community. They then leverage this trust to gain concessions that meet their organizations goals.

Author

• Xavier Royer, William Penn University