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Author archive for Sammie Wicks

  • Oct042022

    Nihilism and Mass Shooterism: Unclear Categories and Potential Dangers

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    In 2022, public mass shootings continue to present a serious societal challenge in the US. This year has already experienced over…

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  • Oct222021

    A Call for Orientation and Cultural Competency in Online Extremist Milieus within Prevention Efforts

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    The field of behavioural threat assessment and management (BTAM) has grown significantly in recent years with increasing numbers of law…

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  • Apr152021

    The Conversation between Salafi-Jihadists, the Hirak, and the Algerian State

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    The Algerian Hirak movement has persisted since its beginning in February of 2019. Restrictions on large public gatherings associated with…

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  • Sep022020

    Islamic State’s Use of Gamification and Low-Tech Terror Tactics

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    Islamic State (IS) and other violent extremist organisations continue to proliferate on online platforms despite efforts from major online platforms…

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