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Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Terrorism: Do Natural Disasters Incite Terror?
2011
Social Science Research Network
A novel and important issue in contemporary security policy is the impact of natural disasters on terrorism. Natural disasters can strain a society and its government, creating vulnerabilities which terrorist groups might exploit. Using a structured methodology and detailed data on terrorism, disasters, and other relevant controls for 167 countries between 1970 and 2007, we find a strong positive impact of disaster-related deaths on subsequent terrorism incidence and fatalities. Furthermore,
doi:10.2139/ssrn.1931864
fatcat:jnuibrttxncxbhgzby2n4a2z4i