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jjfforest.bsky.social
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Professor & Director of Security Studies, UMass Lowell; Editor-in-Chief, Terrorism & Political Violence; Editor-in-Chief, Perspectives on Terrorism; Visiting Professor Fletcher School; published 22 books (http://amzn.to/2zW8brk)
UMass Lowell is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor to join the faculty of the School of Criminology and Justice Studies (SCJS). The area of expertise is open, and start date for the position is September 2026. For more info, please see:
explorejobs.uml.edu/en-us/listing/
(Job number 529009)
Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell | UMass Lowell
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November 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A small number of free downloads are being made available of A Conversation with Max Taylor (in Terrorism & Political Violence) at:
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/ZTJX4...
A Conversation with Professor Max Taylor
Published in Terrorism and Political Violence (Ahead of Print, 2025)
www.tandfonline.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Terrorism and Political Violence has just published "A Conversation with Max Taylor", online at:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Lots of interesting reflections from a senior scholar and early member of the TPV Editorial Team.
A Conversation with Professor Max Taylor
Published in Terrorism and Political Violence (Ahead of Print, 2025)
www.tandfonline.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here's a quick snapshot of some of the newest research published by TPV (www.tandfonline.com/journals/ftp...)
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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So, you like the videos and MP3 recordings on the RoadhouseRB.com website, and you're thinking "Wow, where are these guys playing next?" The answer: Friday, October 17th, 7-11pm at the new Zero Bar & Grille in Portland. Come on out to eat, drink and dance the night away!
Roadhouse Rhythm and Blues
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October 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Volume 19, Issue 3 of the journal Perspectives on Terrorism is now online at: pt.icct.nl/issue/volume...
September 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
A new Special Issue of TPV on terrorist motivations, guest edited by John Horgan and Max Taylor, is now available online at www.tandfonline.com/toc/ftpv20/3...
September 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This is a great example of what I mean when teaching about digital influence warfare.

apnews.com/article/char...
Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk's killing seeks to widen US divisions
Russia moved quickly to exploit conservative activist Charlie Kirk's shooting death at a Utah college, with groups linked to the Kremlin spreading false and misleading claims that experts say are desi...
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September 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Here's a snapshot of some recent articles published in Terrorism & Political Violence (www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....).
We've also received a ton of positive response to our interview with Professor emeritus Martha Crenshaw (www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....)
September 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
UMass Lowell has launched a new Graduate Certificate in Terrorism & Counterterrorism Studies. For more information, please visit
gps.uml.edu/certificates...
and the university’s Admissions website at:
www.uml.edu/grad/
July 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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In the latest Issue of Perspectives on Terrorism, Judith Tinnes explores articles, books & other resources on #criticalinfrastructure #security. The resulting bibliography focuses on the prevention, preparedness, and response to #terrorist and insurgent attacks.

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April 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Terrific opportunity 👇
April 29, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The UMass Lowell School of Criminology & Justice Studies now offers an online 4-course Graduate Certificate in Terrorism & Counterterrorism Studies. For details, see:
www.uml.edu/catalog/grad...
Certificate Program | College of Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | Graduate Programs & Policies | Academic Catalog
www.uml.edu
April 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Job Announcement: Visiting Lecturer - School of Criminology and Justice Studies, UMass Lowell. For details, please see: explorejobs.uml.edu/en-us/job/52...
Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell | UMass Lowell
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April 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Here's the link to our latest issue of Perspectives on Terrorism: pt.icct.nl/issue/volume...
Some very interesting research that reflects the broad diversity of topics one can pursue in the field of terrorism studies.
April 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Several new articles published in Terrorism & Political Violence are currently open access (indicated by the green arrow, bottom right corner). Download them at:
www.tandfonline.com/journals/ftp...
April 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
New tenure-track faculty job opportunity in emergency management & homeland security at Mass Maritime Academy:
www.maritime.edu/human-resour...
Full Time, Tenure Track Emergency Management Faculty
*Please note: This is a full-time, benefit eligible tenure track position for Candidates with a terminal degree. Candidates without a terminal degree will be considered for a one year, benefitted, non...
www.maritime.edu
April 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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This is definitely an event you won’t want to miss! I’ll be speaking to @johnhorgan.bsky.social about who becomes a terrorist, pathways to radicalization and disengagement, and much more!

You can also purchase his book if you want to learn more a.co/d/hJlOqF7
March 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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📢Apply for NCITE funding!📢

Today, NCITE is opening its annual request for proposals, seeking research projects that address the nation's most pressing counterterrorism challenges.

Learn more!
www.unomaha.edu/ncite/reques...
December 16, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Also in the December issue of Perspectives on Terrorism:
December 16, 2024 at 1:37 PM
The December issue of Perspectives on Terrorism is now available online at: pt.icct.nl/issue/volume...
Research articles on extremist recruitment of youth in Australia; the extreme far right in Ireland; and a special section on the intersections of extremism, courts and judicial systems.
December 16, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Applications are now open for the 2025-27 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Technology and International Security at the University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC). For more information, see: apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04107
December 4, 2024 at 10:18 PM
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Here's your chance to join @AspenPolicyAcad’s free Cyber Civil Defense Policy Training Series. Attend the next webinar on Dec. 3 for expert tips on briefing government stakeholders. Register here 👇: aspenpolicyacademy.org/short-course....
Short Courses - Aspen Policy Academy
Upcoming Short Courses __ Cyber Civil Defense Policy Training Series The Cyber Civil Defense Policy Training Series is a three-part Aspen Tech Policy Hub webinar series built for the cybersecurity com...
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November 22, 2024 at 1:51 AM
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Here's our recent paper on violent extremism in school settings. It was published in the Journal of School Psychology.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Understanding and preventing violent extremism in school settings
Violent extremism (VE; i.e., terrorism) is an issue of increasing relevance in school settings. Worldwide, terrorist actors have increasingly targeted…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 19, 2024 at 9:09 PM
The September issue of Perspectives on Terrorism is now available online at pt.icct.nl, with new research on religious terrorism, far-right extremists, deradicalization and more.
September 26, 2024 at 1:24 PM