From Tintin weeping to spotlit buildings, images are rapidly circulating on social media as a way of comprehending the Brussels bombings. But where was the cartoon for those who died in Ankara? Are some tragedies “ungrievable”?
Articles on Brussels attacks
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Although not an intuitive conclusion, the Brussels attacks are actually indicative of Islamic State’s growing decline and desperation.
Solidarity and support for those affected shows collective resilience of crowds in emergencies.
Fragmented policing had played a part in this tragedy – and the EU must acknowledge what has gone wrong before solutions can be found.
What goes on in the mind of a suicide bomber? What motivates someone to spend their last day on the planet blowing up complete strangers? Bad enough, perhaps, if the strangers in question are soldiers…
The government’s crisis management committee sounds as if it can strike fast and effectively.
Most people will be disgusted at attempts by the Brexit lobby to use the terror attacks for their own political ends.
The focus has for a long time been on protecting aircraft. We’ve just been reminded how vulnerable pre-check-in areas can be.
Scholars specializing in extremism are beginning to unravel how people – including a higher number of Americans than one might expect – become radicalized to embrace political violence.
An expert in aviation security explains why this was a target for terrorists.
It is probably not a surprise that a terror attack can have a major impact on people’s mental health. But what sort of effects are common, and how long do they last?
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Adjunct Professor, Australia-China Relations Institute, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Global Legal Studies, Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham
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Honorary Research Fellow, University of Exeter
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Lecturer in Politics and Contemporary History and leader of the MA in Terrorism and Security Programme, University of Salford
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Lecturer in Information Security, Governance and Leadership / Design Thinking, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor in North American History, University of Birmingham
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Distinguished Professor of Political Science and the Tagore Chair in Indian Cultures and Civilizations, Indiana University
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Industry Professor, Aircraft Systems, Tampere University
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Dean and Director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center, Joseph C. Hostetler - Baker Hostetler Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University
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Reader in International Journalism, City St George's, University of London
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Professor of Contemporary European History, University of Oxford
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Researcher in Security and Defence, the Policy Institute at King's, King's College London
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Professor Emeritus, University of Sydney; Professor, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University
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Researcher in Crowd Behaviour, University of Brighton
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Visiting Research Fellow, King's College London