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Al-Qa'ida - Related Terrorism: Violent Incidents and Foiled Plots


Al-Qa'ida - Related Terrorism: Violent Incidents and Foiled Plots

Abstract: 

This preliminary study provides an overview of the violent incidents and plots committed or attempted by supporters of al-Qa'ida and associated movements (AQAM) inside the United States since 1990. We focus on these movements because they are widely viewed as posing a great threat to public safety. Data are drawn from the United States Extremist Crime Database.

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Full Citation: 

Freilich, Joshua D., and Jeffrey Gruenewald, Steven M. Chermak, William S. Parkin. 2013. "Al-Qa'ida - Related Terrorism: Violent Incidents and Foiled Plots." April 29.  www.start.umd.edu/start/publications/research_briefs/START_AlQaidaRelate...

START Author(s): 
Jeff GruenewaldJoshua FreilichSteven ChermakWilliam Parkin
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