Security News > 2015 > March > Understanding the Organizational Failures of Terrorist Organizations (Schneier on Security)

New research: Max Abrahms and Philip B.K. Potter, "Explaining Terrorism: Leadership Deficits and Militant Group Tactics," International Organizations. Abstract: Certain types of militant groups -- those suffering from leadership deficits -- are more likely to attack civilians. Their leadership deficits exacerbate the principal-agent problem between leaders and foot soldiers, who have stronger incentives to harm civilians. We establish the validity...

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