CORE LIBRARY REPORT
Lone-actor terrorism often involves imitation of past attacks, spread via new and old media. Understanding patterns of imitation can aid law enforcement in predicting and managing future threats.
This report explores this phenomenon of imitation by lone terrorist actors, using the cases of Anders Breivik and Brenton Tarrant as a case study.
Media responsibility is crucial in mitigating the contagion effect of terrorist attacks, while community awareness and early detection play key roles in prevention.