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Does terrorism work? We studied 90 groups to get the answer

  • Written by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, Lagrange College
French soldiers patrol the streets following an attack in Strasbourg.AP Photo/Christophe Ena

The famous Christmas Market in Strasbourg, France, became the latest place to be struck by terrorists.

On Dec. 12, 2018, a gunman on a terror watch list named Cherif Chekatt yelled “Allahu Akbar” and opened fire on shoppers, killing five people...

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