Lone Wolf Terrorism: Threat & Response

What is lone wolf terrorism? Who are the lone wolf attackers? Do they exist or are there always part of a bigger network? Is there a rise in this phenomenon and how much of a threat does it actually pose? All these and more will be discussed during the plenary session on lone wolf terrorism. Attempting to understand the phenomenon, its global implications and variations, and to consolidate a coherent and effective response, this session will bring together academics and practitioners, allowing for a comprehensive brainstorming.

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Orit Adato, Associate, ICT, IDC Herzliya & Former Commissioner, Israeli Prison Services (IPS), Israel

Dr. Tricia Bacon, Assistant Professor, School of Public Affairs, American University, Former Counter-Terrorism Expert, U.S Department of State, United States of America

Prof. Boaz Ganor, Founder & Executive Director, ICT, Ronald Lauder Chair for Counter -Terrorism and Dean, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, IDC Herzliya, Israel

Mr. Brian Michael Jenkins, Senior Advisor to the President, RAND Corporation and Member of the Professional Advisory Board, ICT, IDC Herzliya, United States of America

Prof. Ariel Merari, Senior Research Fellow, ICT, IDC Herzliya & Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, Tel Aviv University, Israel

Moderator: Mr. Dan Diker, Research Fellow, ICT, IDC Herzliya, Israel