Tese de Mestrado em "Security Studies", apresentada à Naval Postgraduate School, tendo como orientador Mohammed Hafez. Ficheiro de 1,04 MB em formato PDF (88 p.).

I. Introduction. A. Scoping Lone-Actor Terrorism: A Growing Threat. B. The Challenge Of Lone-Actor Terrorism. C. Thesis Goal: Clarifying The Role Of Motivation In Lone-Actor Terrorism. D. Thesis Outline And Upcoming Chapters. Ii. Literature Review. A. History Of Lone-Actor Terrorism In The United States. B. No Standard Definition Of Lone-Actor Terrorism. C. The Problem Of Minimal Datasets. D. Why Individuals Operate Alone. E. Lone-Actor Radicalization. F. Terrorism As A Subset Of Grievance-Fueled Violence. G. Conclusion. Iii. Analytical Dimension Of Lone-Actor Violence. A. Dimensions Of Lone-Actor Terrorism. B. Limitations. C. Case Studies. 1. Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad. 2. Jared Lee Loughner. Iv. Findings, Implications, And Conclusion. A. Conceptualizing Lone-Actor Terrorism. 1. Observation #1: Motivational Complexity Of Lone-Actor Terrorists. 2. Observation # 2: Limitations To Existing Counterterrorism Tools. 3. Observation #3: Role Of Mental Health In Grievance-Fueled Violence. 4. Observation #4: Role Of Networks To Reinforce Violence. 5. Observation #5: Insufficient Community-Level Attack Deterrence. B. Possible Policy Implications For Prevention Of Lone-Actor Terrorism. 1. Threat Management. 2. Conceptual Approach To Prevention. 3. Fear Reduction Policies. 4. Perception Management. 5. Public Health Model. C. Conclusion. List Of References.