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Author Biography
Mary D. Zalesny is a behavioral scientist whose research interests include counterterrorism, insider threat, and the application of behavior theory to understanding and modeling behavior of individuals and groups across various contexts.
DOI
http://doi.org/10.5038/1944-0472.10.3.1612
Subject Area Keywords
Biological weapons, Chemical weapons, Nonstate actors, Political violence, Radicalization, Terrorism / counterterrorism, Violent extremism
Abstract
This paper describes a conceptual model to identify and interrelate indicators of intent of non-state actors to use chemical or biological weapons. The model expands on earlier efforts to understand intent to use weapons of mass destruction by building upon well-researched theories of intent and behavior and focusing on a sub-set of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) to account for the distinct challenges of employing different types of WMD in violent acts. The conceptual model is presented as a first, critical step in developing a computational model for assessing the potential for groups to use chemical or biological weapons.
Recommended Citation
Zalesny, Mary D.; Whitney, Paul; White, Amanda; Plasse, Theodore R.; and Grundy, Michael T.. "A Conceptual Model to Identify Intent to Use Chemical-Biological Weapons." Journal of Strategic Security 10, no. 3 (2017)
: 54-86.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5038/1944-0472.10.3.1612
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