Terrorism
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Slump, not bump: Women leaders less likely than men to receive support following major terrorist attacks
Vanderbilt University research from Professor of Political Science Elizabeth Zechmeister shows that gendered beliefs about leadership mean that women heads of state are less likely than men to receive a bump in support after an international terrorist incident. Read MoreAug 23, 2021
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Islam expert: We must understand ISIS to defeat it
Understanding ISIS is the first step toward defeating it, says Vanderbilt professor David Wasserstein. Read MoreAug 28, 2017
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Vanderbilt law students file amicus brief in African human rights case
Law students are taking part in a case before the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights by filing a brief about an anti-terrorist statute in Ethiopia. Read MoreMar 3, 2017
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TIP SHEET: Zechmeister can comment on terrorism and the election
Liz Zechmeister of Vanderbilt University is available to comment on the effect of terrorism on the presidential election. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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Student Interfaith Council commemorates 15th anniversary of 9/11 at Vanderbilt University
The Interfaith Council, a leadership organization comprising Vanderbilt University students dedicated to interfaith relations , will commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Read MoreSep 9, 2016
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Experts on mass shootings, guns in America, and political perceptions after terrorism
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 MoreJun 13, 2016
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Google Ideas director Jared Cohen to speak Nov. 12 at Vanderbilt
Jared Cohen, founder and director of Google Ideas and adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, will discuss “Digital Counterinsurgency: How to Marginalize the Islamic State Online." Read MoreNov 11, 2015
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Study: Consumers will covet control after terrorism strikes
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 MoreSep 10, 2015
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Terrorism expert to speak at Vanderbilt National Security Symposium
The 2012 National Security Symposium at Vanderbilt is Oct. 26 and features retired four-star Gen. Anthony Zinni. Read MoreOct 11, 2012
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VUCast: Ten Years Later: Forever Changed
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 MoreSep 2, 2011
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Video: Terrorist warnings affect political attitudes, says Vanderbilt researcher (part 2)
Watch video of Elizabeth Zechmeister, assistant professor of political science at Vanderbilt University, speaking about terrorist warnings affecting political attitudes. Read MoreSep 2, 2009
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Video: Terrorist warnings affect political attitudes, says Vanderbilt researcher (part 1)
Watch video of Elizabeth Zechmeister, assistant professor of political science at Vanderbilt University, speaking about terrorist warnings affecting political attitudes. Read MoreSep 2, 2009