Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) Research
The Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV), established in 1994, is an independent academic research centre within the School of International Relations of the University of St. Andrews. CSTPV is dedicated to the study of the determinants, manifestations and consequences of terrorism and other forms of political violence. In addition, CSTPV investigates the responses of states, civil society and international organisations to violent modes of waging conflict. CSTPV's research and teaching are grounded in a belief in public service, global responsibility and the desire to contribute to the enhancement of human security.
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Recent Submissions
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The role of civil society actors in peacemaking : the case of Guatemala
(2017-04-24) - Journal articleThis article builds upon recent scholarship in critical peace studies that focuses on the role of civil society actors in formal peacemaking processes, in short, peace talks, and post-conflict peacebuilding. The article ... -
Understanding collective violence : the communicative and performative qualities of violence in acts of belonging
(Cambridge University Press, 2014-11) - Book itemThis chapter explores the motivations for joining violent groups across arange of circumstances. In particular, the chapter will explore the similarities in the role of violence as a marker of identity within groups as ... -
A critical analysis of the role of the internet in the preparation and planning of acts of terrorism
(2015-09) - Journal articleThe purpose of this paper is to offer a critical assessment of the way in which the internet and online material features as part of the process individuals embark on to plan acts of terrorism. The paper begins by evaluating ... -
¿Es eficaz el terrorismo? Consideraciones, problemas y marco de investigación futura
(2016-04-01) - Journal articleFor both intellectual and practical reasons, the question "Does terrorism work?'' is vital. And yet it has largely been eclipsed by other debates within the scholarly literature on terrorism. This article considers some ... -
A social movement theory typology of militant organisations : contextualising terrorism
(2015) - Journal articleTypologies are ubiquitous in terrorism studies, illustrating their continued appeal as a tool to further our understanding of this form of political violence. Despite this, to date, the promise of an empirically derived ...
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