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In the first few weeks of the course, your goal was to understand terrorism and who the terrorists are. You then explored the various tools used by terrorists and learned how terrorism is used around the world to achieve the goals of terrorist organizations. In Week 4, you examined the capabilities of a specific terrorist group and proposed an international counterterrorism strategy. Finally, you further examined the U.S. Counterterrorism Strategies in Week 5.
· For the final assignment, you will develop a counterterrorism policy for the department you chose in Week 2, the DOS, the DHS, or the DOD. Your policy will be used to implement the overarching U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy, as published by The White House. It will specifically address the threat of an international terrorist organization. You may use the terrorist organization you chose in Week 4, or you may focus on another organization.
Address the following elements in your department-specific policy that will be used to implement the U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy that specifically addresses an international terrorist organization threat to the United States:
· Evaluate the historical socio-political structures that contributed to the establishment of your chosen international terrorist group and the impact of those socio-political structures on your chosen department policy.
· Analyze the unique tactics, techniques, and capabilities within the historical context of your chosen international terrorist organization to tailor appropriate counterterrorism policies.
· Critique current international and U.S. counterterrorism policies intended to combat terrorist organizations.
· Evaluate the ethical and legal issues from a historical context that helped shape current U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy intended to combat the chosen terrorist organization’s tactics, techniques, and capabilities.
· Defend your chosen department policy by succinctly emphasizing its potential benefits within the context of historical socio-political structure and the tactics, techniques, and capabilities of your chosen terrorist organization.
The Department Counterterrorism Policy
· Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages
· Must use at least ten scholarly sources in addition to the course text
ThePoliciestheoriesJailsCorrectionsIssuesandSocialJusticePresentation.pptx
Presentation: Theory and Terrorism Journal Article Analysis
Author Credentials & Publication
Author Credentials and Publications
Author: Maria Blaya-Burgo
Research Focus: radicalization, Identity based extremism
Published in peer reviewed journal
Field peace terrorism research and psychology
Relevant to modern radicalization models
Speaker Notes: Blaya-Burgo’s work focuses on identity-driven radicalization, making it highly relevant to DHS counterterrorism planning.
Full APA Citation
Blaya-Burgo, M. (2025). A bibliometric analysis of social identity theory in radicalization research. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, 31(1), 98–113. https://doi.org/10.1037/pac0000779
Core Argument
The Process of radicalization is associated closely with social identity theory.
Individuals tend to acknowledge ideologies thorough
Group belonging
Identity reinforcement
Can create Us vs. them thoughts
Radicalization is gradual and psychological
Speaker Notes: The article emphasizes that radicalization is not spontaneous but develops through identity alignment with extremist groups.
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Key Findings
Identity crises can make people more vulnerable
Radicalization can increase due to Online communities
Extremist groups take advantage of
Marginalization
Grievance narratives
Social isolation
Social identity drives recruitment more than ideology alone
Underlying Causes of Terrorism
Identity issues can play a role in extremism.
Feeling left put can play a role in radical paths
Community relatability can be more important than beliefs.
Psychological Radicalization can fit into this model
Speaker Notes: This connects directly to root causes of terrorism, especially homegrown extremism and online radicalization.
Socio-Political Context
Identity can be affected by Polarization
Extreme views can be increased by Online echo chambers
Extremist stories can be spread by Globalization
Recruitment is opened by the social instability
Comparison to Moghaddam (2005)
Moghaddam’s Staircase Model
Radicalization progresses in stages
Psychological escalation model
Increasing moral disengagement
Alignment:
Radicalization will be the focus
The thoughts of the routes of violence
Comparison to Martin (2016)
Terrorism shaped by ideology and context
Multi-causal drivers
Political + psychological factors
Contribution of Blaya-Burgo:
Adds identity-based analytical depth
Enhances modern counterterrorism relevance
DHS Policy Relevance
Supports prevention-focused CT policy
Emphasizes:
Community engagement
Counter-radicalization
Online monitoring
Useful for homeland prevention strategies
Speaker Notes: This research supports DHS prevention programs like targeted violence prevention and community resilience initiatives.
Article Evaluation
Strengths
Modern research (2025)
Theorical base will increase
Domestic Extremism will be useful
Limitations
theoretical
case data will decrease
Policy Value
Supports prevention-based DHS strategy
References
Blaya-Burgo, M. (2025). A bibliometric analysis of social identity theory in radicalization research. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, 31(1), 98–113.
Martin, G. (2016). Understanding terrorism (5th ed.). SAGE.
Moghaddam, F. M. (2005). The staircase to terrorism. American Psychologist, 60(2), 161–169. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.60.2.161
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