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Krause Debates Northeastern's Abrahms on Effectiveness of Terrorism

Krause Debates Northeastern’s Abrahms on Effectiveness of Terrorism

Abby Hunt March 18, 2018
“I see us both trying to answer a similar question and kind of snipping off different parts of it, and together you put together kind of the patchwork of the answer,” said Peter Krause.
Peter Krause, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Boston College and Research Affiliate with the MIT Security Studies Program.

Krause Will Launch New Book About National Movements on Tuesday

Chris Russo April 23, 2017
Krause's book was the No. 1 book about nationalism on Amazon in November when it was available for preorder.
Overcoming Our Fear of Abroad

Overcoming Our Fear of Abroad

Karen Choi March 26, 2017
"Studying, volunteering, and teaching abroad—these are the activities that students should engage in to transcend the vices that plague society, and to help usher in a greater sense of global humanity."
terrorism panel

‘The Nature of the Terrorist Threat Has Become Complex:’ Schwartz Says at Panel

Gibran Caroline Boyce November 6, 2016
Kurt Schwartz, director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, thinks the first step should be determining the nature of a terrorist group’s threat.

Terrorism’s Tunnel Vision

Josh Behrens March 2, 2016
"How we explain terrorism has grave ramifications for how we attempt to stop it."
The World is Still Good

The World is Still Good

Catherine Duffy December 9, 2015
When unbelievable evils such as these plague our societies, how, then, are we supposed to move on? How do we let these events affect us? These are questions that plague my mind when I stay up at night, and accompany each tear I shed at random moments throughout the day.
Jesuits Offer Words Of Hope In Light Of Paris Attacks

Jesuits Offer Words Of Hope In Light Of Paris Attacks

Eileen Corkery November 19, 2015
The Jesuits at BC addressed the recent attacks in Paris, offering words of hope and resilience during a period of reflection.
Reviewing U.S. Policy In The Middle East

Reviewing U.S. Policy In The Middle East

Sophie Reardon March 12, 2015
Five professors gathered to review the history of U.S. political and military involvement in the Middle East.
Terrorism Vs. Torture

Terrorism Vs. Torture

John Miotti February 1, 2015
While torture may seem barbaric, the United States does not seem to have any better interrogative methods for extremists.
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