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(1) Why is West Point in the business of studying the domestic activities of Americans?
(2) Why is such an effort spearheaded by an Israeli?
(3) Is it any wonder America's good old boys do not trust their own government?
Challengers from the Sidelines: Understanding America’s Violent Far-Right
Arie Perliger
West Point Combatting Terrorism Centrer, January 15, 2013
In the last few years, and especially since 2007, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of attacks and violent plots originating from individuals and groups who self-identify with the far-right of American politics. These incidents cause many to wonder whether these are isolated attacks, an increasing trend, part of increasing societal violence, or attributable to some other condition. To date, however, there has been limited systematic documentation and analysis of incidents of American domestic violence.
This study provides a conceptual foundation for understanding different far-right groups and then presents the empirical analysis of violent incidents to identify those perpetrating attacks and their associated trends. Through a comprehensive look at the data, this study addresses three core questions:
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