“terrorism” Charts
Weapons of War: Preemptive Prosecution & Creating Terrorists »
A first-of-its-kind study has recently been released that addresses a post 9/11 law enforcement strategy known as preemptive prosecution. This…
In An Age of Hyped-Up Fears, Americans Discard Their Freedom »
60% of Americans are of the opinion that the nation's security is more important than the privacy of its citizens.…
Nigerians Reject Boko Haram, But Concerned For Future »
Nigerians show next to zero sympathy for the Boko Haram Islamic militancy that has been operating for several years in…
Why The World Should Care About #BokoHaram »
While the world was captivated by the #CharlieHebdo massacre last week, a tragedy of different sorts was occurring in Nigeria.…
America: Our Shifting Priorities »
For the first time since 2013, Americans' focus has shifted away from the economy as the United States' top priority.…
We're Not the Only Ones Concerned About Islamic Extremism »
Concerns about Islamic extremism are on the rise in the Middle East meaning Americans are not the only ones concerned.…
The Disappearance of the Unruly Plane Passenger »
After peaking in 2004 with 330 unruly passengers, the number of unruly plane passengers has decreased by more than 60%…
Then and Now: Views of NSA Surveillance »
Over twice as many Republicans believe that the NSA's surveillance programs are unacceptable than did in 2006 when Bush was…
Americans Support Free Speech, With Reservations »
Americans value free speech highly, though many recognize its power to insult and injure. Only 22% of Americans think mocking…
Americans More Likely to Believe Terrorists Are Winning »
Polling data from this October indicates that Americans are more likely to think that the U.S. is losing the war…
Older Americans Convinced of Islam's Violent Tendencies »
At least half of Americans over the age of 45 believe that Islam is more likely than other religions to…
Internal Strife Takes a Toll on Nigerian Confidence »
The recent outbreaks of violence in Nigeria have drawn widespread domestic and international condemnation. The Boko Haram militancy rocketed into…
Afghan-US Security Agreement, Troops Leaving Afghanistan »
Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that the U.S. and Afghan governments have agreed on terms for a security…
Wildlife Strikes to Civil Aircraft by Animal Group »
In 2011, there were a total of 10,083 wildlife strikes by civil aircraft in the United States. 96.5% of animals…
Gun Violence And Terrorism: Putting The Two In Perspective »
Recently, a political debate has erupted over two contentious issues within the United States: gun control and terrorism. While President…
After Attacks, US Starting to Get Hawkish Again on Terror »
After years of unsuccessful wars in the Middle East, Americans were of the opinion in 2013 that the US would…
How US Policy Is Aiding ISIS »
There has been significant media coverage on the two Western hostages recently killed during a US drone strike against al-Qaeda.…
What Types of Censorship do We Support on Social Media? »
The Internet and social media platforms are widely considered free and open exchanges of ideas and content. Some ideas and…
Twitter As A Tool For Terrorism »
More and more, social media sites such as Twitter are being commandeered by radicals in order to expound the organization's…
The Link Between Islamophobia & Education »
Americans with a great deal of prejudice against Muslims report the lowest educational achievement.
Muslims Feelin' The Heat »
Muslims are the most likely to have gone through discrimination, with Arab Americans feeling it the most, according to Gallup.
Anti-Muslim Sentiment in America »
Almost 50% of nationally representative samples of Mormons, Protestants, Catholics, Muslims, and Jews agree that in general, most Americans are…
Root Causes of Muslim-West Tensions »
Europe and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) are the most likely to say political interests are to blame…
What is the Greatest Problem Facing the US Today? »
Above all other issues, a general dissatisfaction with the federal government is what Americans identify as the greatest problem facing…
The Gravest Threats Facing America »
Is the United States in immediate danger? While America has a number of enemies and ongoing conflicts, which is the…
The Cost Of The War On Terror »
Combating global terrorism has come at a hefty price for the American economy. According to estimates by Mercatus.org, our efforts…
How Will US News Respond to the Charlie Hebdo Attacks? »
Among Americans who heard about the Charlie Hebdo attacks, a plurality believe US news organizations will neither publish more or…
Americans Weigh in on the US Paris Rally PR Slip-Up »
The vast majority of Americans believe that the US government should have sent a more senior official than the US…
Américains Sont Charlie: The US and Free Speech »
In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo murders, the clash between free speech and the protection of the dignity of…
Nigerian Trust in Elections Drops »
Boko Haram carried out one of it's most deadly attacks on the Nigerian people last week, killing up to 2,000…
Terrorism Abroad: How Interested Are We? »
The recent terrorist attack against the employees at Charlie Hebdo in France has certainly captured the attention of the news…
Reducing Terrorism Threats: The Partisan Divide »
Democrats are more satisfied with the Obama administration in reducing terrorism threats, in comparison to other parties.
The Concentration Of Global Terrorism »
In 2013, horrifically, 17,958 people around the world died as a result of terrorism. Even more stunning, however, is that…
For These Countries, #Jihad-ism Is a Real Threat »
In these five countries in the past month alone, jihadist attacks have been the cause of over 4,400 deaths. Some…
Syria conflict by the numbers »
As the humanitarian crisis in Syria worsens, the war in Syria is enabling a breeding ground for radical groups to…
American Guns Fueling MX Drug Cartels? »
70% of guns traced by the U.S. government used in Mexican crime between 2007 and 2011 originated from sales in…