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Terrorism Inside America’s Borders Explored in New Research Paper

Why do some Americans choose to devote their lives to combating terrorism? What is the link between economics and terrorism? Who trains and funds terrorists?

In her research paper, “Terrorism Inside America’s Borders: A Brief History of Terrorism and the Trends Affecting the United States,” Dr. Kim Miller, of AMU’s School of Security and Global Studies, provides an intriguing examination of terrorist incidents and terrorism trends that affect the United States. The paper offers an expert overview of incidents such as Najibullah Zazi’s 2008 bombing attempt on the New York subway system, the 2009 suicide bombing by Somali-American Shirwa Ahmed and the 2010 Times Square bombing attempt by Faisal Shahzad.

Dr. Miller’s paper reveals some fascinating information, such as the fact that poverty is not necessarily connected to terrorist attacks. Her paper explains, “In fact, the higher the income, the more chance for someone to commit a terroristic attack” and notes that “the growing trend is that the terrorist leaders tend to come from affluent backgrounds.”