Faculty at Home: How Terrorist Groups Exploit Natural Disasters

Sharad Joshi, associate professor in the Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies (NPTS) program, examines the multiple strategies through which terrorists exploit conditions created by natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and tsunamis (amongst other such catastrophes). These strategies include participating in disaster relief activities with the expectation that it will lead to increased fundraising and enhanced recruitment. The full description of this talk can be found right here.