6th Annual CICA-STR International Conference on Terrorism and Aggression: Towards increased freedom and security

Abstract

The Society for Terrorism Research and the Coloquios Internacionales sobre Cerebro y Agresión (CICA) held their 6th annual international conference on terrorism and aggression in Burgos, Bulgaria 8 September through 11 September 2012. Hosted by Sofia University, the conference focused on the dynamics of terrorism; new security challenges; the psychological and social impact of aggression, violence, and terrorism; social and gender implications of violence; dispute resolution; and practical approaches to prevention and intervention. More than 80 participants came from 23 countries to present their research, share their ideas, and collaborate in their efforts to bring resolution to the global problems posed by terrorism and violence.

Keywords:

• terrorism
• aggression
• terrorism research
• aggression research
• interdisciplinary collaboration
• international research collaboration