“Killing All Infidels”: Leaking Prior to Islamist Terrorist Attacks in Germany

Leaking includes observable statements, offense-related behaviors, and an interest in similar offenses prior to severe targeted violence, making it a crucial starting point for the prevention of Islamist attacks. Most studies to date only examined the frequency of leaking, used a narrow definition,...

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Main Author: Tampe, Laura (Author)
Contributors: Bondü, Rebecca
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Terrorism and political violence
Year: 2025, Volume: 37, Issue: 3, Pages: 424-439
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
LATERAN-IT
warning signs
Risk assessment
Islamist terrorism
Leaking

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