Publication
Dec 2015
This report quantifies and analyzes the kidnappings perpetrated by jihadist groups against Westerners in non-Western countries. The text's authors 1) specifically describe the data and methods they used to support their analysis; 2) review global hostage-taking trends over the past four decades; and 3) compare and contrast trends in jihadist kidnappings with those of other non-state actors.
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Author | Seth Loertscher, Daniel Milton |
Series | CTC Reports |
Publisher | Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) |
Copyright | © 2015 Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) |