Exploring the structure and task dynamics of terrorist organizations using agent based modeling
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Bekatoros, Nikolaos
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Nissen, Mark E.
Jansen, Erik
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2010-09
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Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School
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which is similar to the Baseline but with a hierarchical structure. All models are tested under both baseline and high counterterrorist conditions. This thesis examines how different contingency factors affect the preparation and execution of a terrorist bombing attack and provides recommendations to inform counterterrorist agencies.
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Thesis
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Information Warfare Systems Engineering
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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xii, 61 p. ;
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.