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Radical networks and terrorist action: the importance of social relationships and network positions

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  • Casper S. van Nassau
  • Tomáš Diviák
  • Christianne J. de Poot
  • Frank M. Weerman

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In most models on terrorism, interaction with other radicals is a key factor. However, systematic empirical evidence that radical ties affect behaviour is scarce. Our access to detailed police information allows us to apply Social Network Analysis (SNA) on a Dutch Salafi-Jihadi network and analyse the social relationships and network positions of 80 actors, out of whom 20 turned to terrorist acts. The results suggest that ties to leaders and terrorist offenders, co-attendance of radicalising settings and greater structural embeddedness relate to the likelihood of individual actors to turn to acts of terrorism. However, we also find some individual attributes that may offer competing explanations. In this paper we discuss our findings and address how future research may provide further insights into an important issue for agencies involved in countering terrorism: which radical actors, if any, are more likely to turn to acts of terrorism?

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  • Casper S. van Nassau & Tomáš Diviák & Christianne J. de Poot & Frank M. Weerman, 2025. "Radical networks and terrorist action: the importance of social relationships and network positions," Global Crime, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(1), pages 30-49, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:fglcxx:v:26:y:2025:i:1:p:30-49
    DOI: 10.1080/17440572.2024.2437379
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