Terrorism

Understanding ISIS is the first step toward defeating it, says Vanderbilt professor David Wasserstein. Read More

Liz Zechmeister of Vanderbilt University is available to comment on the effect of terrorism on the presidential election. Read More

Vanderbilt University's Jonathan Metzl, a mental health and mass shootings expert, and Liz Zechmeister, who studies perceptions of political leaders after terrorism, shed light on the Orlando mass shooting. Read More

If terror strikes increase in the United States, some consumers will keep buying as they always have, but others will withdraw from certain markets to minimize their risk. “The key issue we’ve identified is, ‘Do you feel like you can control the odds of becoming a victim, should a terrorist attack occur?’” said Steven S. Posavac. Read More

It’s a moment in time that has changed our country forever. On the 10 year anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, hear from Vanderbilt students and employees. Plus, how the U.S. Army inspired the Commodores and a peek at our first Commons Video Blog. Read more about Sept. Read More

Watch video of Elizabeth Zechmeister, assistant professor of political science at Vanderbilt University, speaking about terrorist warnings affecting political attitudes. Read More

Watch video of Elizabeth Zechmeister, assistant professor of political science at Vanderbilt University, speaking about terrorist warnings affecting political attitudes. Read More