Terrorists time their attacks during periods of security or financial crisis, according to new research from political scientists at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Just days into his second term, President Donald Trump is working quickly to implement his agenda. DePaul University experts are available to discuss key topics surrounding Trump’s first 100 days, including foreign policy, immigration, climate policy and health care.
In response to the recent attacks on mass gatherings in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Magdeburg, Germany, the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH), a center of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), will host the inaugural Nation at Risk: Preparedness and Response to Unconventional Health Threats Symposium.
As missile threats grow more complex, how do nations like Israel and the U.S. defend against evolving dangers? In this episode, global security expert Wes Rumbaugh from CSIS dives into the intricate world of missile defense, focusing on Israel’s layered systems such as the Iron Dome, Arrow, and David’s Sling.
The Syrian rebel coalition that ousted President Bashar al-Assad last weekend said that it has further consolidated control over the country’s east. ...
It’s a long way from the Donbas region of Ukraine to Idaho, but Ukrainian officials recently made the trip to learn about collecting evidence after a nuclear attack.
Corentin Sire’s doctoral research explores the socio-political concept of terrorism, its history and how it has changed over time within the United Nations.
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced that they have developed technology to detect and track illegal drones using an EO/IR (Electro-Optics/Infrared) linked radar system. The institute has successfully commercialized the technology by transferring it to Samjung Solution Co., Ltd., and it is now close to being deployed in the field.
Local authorities around the nation are taking precautionary security measures to withstand potential violence and other nightmare scenarios on Election Day and following days. ...
The October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel resulted in widespread trauma, impacting not only the direct victims but also the broader population. Many experienced posttraumatic symptoms. This collective trauma blurred the lines between witnesses and victims, leading to a shared experience of pain and grief across Israeli society.
In the wake of these attacks, a notable phenomenon emerged: memorial tattoos reflecting personal narratives while also representing collective trauma experienced by the entire nation.
A new study by researchers at Bar-Ilan University uses Terror Management Theory (TMT, Solomon et al., 1991) to explore the rise of memorial tattoos in Israel following the attacks, offers insights into how individuals cope with trauma and find meaning through tattoos, using TMT as a theoretical framework, and ultimately contributing to the understanding of psychological resilience in the face of terror.
The U.S. Forest Service on Saturday told federal agencies in the area that that National Guard troops 'had come across x2 trucks of armed militia saying there were out hunting FEMA. ...
The one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel arrived with no sign of a cease-fire agreement, and multiple signs that the fighting could expand to multiple fronts and go on for years. Virginia Tech global affairs expert Ariel Ahram answered more questions about the expanding conflict and what a solution will require.