Abstract
The aim of the paper is systematization of thematic areas of lone-actor terrorism (LAT). Twenty areas have been identified, some of which are more pronounced in terms of content and function. The paper proposes the definition of LAT, and concludes: a) that the mapping of research fields of lone-actor terrorism has shown a very wide scope – often very productive, theoretically and methodologically established – as well as the constant expansion of thematic fields and newly formulated problems, b) that studies of LAT provide information, models and recommendations relevant to more effective counterterrorism (CT), and c) that geopolitical determinants, strategic interests that are refracted in international relations, as well as determinants that shape cultural and civilizational relations and trends in the modern world should be more strongly included in the research apparatus and the focus of LAT research.
Highlights
The aim of the paper is systematization of thematic areas of lone-actor terrorism
Predrag Pavlićević, Mapping research fields of the ‘Lone-Actor Terrorism’ and counterterrorism situation and relations in the international community[4]. It seems that The research apparatus of lone-actor terrorism should contain geopolitical determinants, strategic interests that are refracted in international relations, as well as determinants that shape cultural and civilizational relations and trends in the modern world more clearly, because they have a strong influence on the phenomenology and morphology of LAT
It is not neglected that the mere existence and every action of a terrorist organization can be a motivating factor for theorists of lone actors, i.e. that organizations may be a transformer of ideas and goals and an indirect metric means used through the processes of the massive migrant infiltration into Western societies. [...] The destructive potential is expressed through terrorist threats and actions, which usually have a touch of “sacred terror”, as well as through internal network organization and skillful use of forms of civil organizations and initiatives
Summary
The aim of the paper is systematization of thematic areas of lone-actor terrorism. The paper tries to classify the research areas of the mentioned phenomenon, regardless of the disciplinary frameworks, or theoretical perspectives, which determine the included sources. Selected sources primarily include scientific sources, namely scientific articles, scientific and professional studies (including several master theses), and reports of reference institutions dealing with research and monitoring of terrorism (as well as radical and violent extremism and radicalization). Predrag Pavlićević, Mapping research fields of the ‘Lone-Actor Terrorism’ and counterterrorism. The primary goal of the paper is to detect and systematize sources, identifying key directions of recent research. The secondary goal of the paper is to link LAT research areas with counterterrorism, i.e. to indicate the contribution the mentioned research can have in formulation of CT activities and measures
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