Brian A. Jackson

John C. Baker

Understanding how terrorist groups learn may aid in developing strategies to combat terrorist activities

Aptitude for Destruction: Case studies of organizational learning in five terrorist groups

Where Can the Soul Find Rest!

Peter Chalk

Kim Cragin

John V. Parachini

Better ways are needed to understand how terrorist groups become more effective and dangerous. Learning is the link between what a group wants to do and its ability to actually do it; therefore, a better understanding of group learning might contribute to the design of better measures for combating terrorism. This study analyzes current understanding of group learning and the factors that influence it and outlines a framework that should be useful in present analytical efforts and for identifying areas requiring further study.

Organizational Learning in Terrorist Groups and Its Implications for Combating Terrorism

Aptitude for Destruction, Volume 1

Better ways are needed to understand how terrorist groups increase their effectiveness and become more dangerous. Learning is the link between what a group wants to do and its ability to actually do it; therefore, a better understanding of group learning might contribute to the design of better measures for combating terrorism. This study analyzes current understanding of group learning and the factors that influence it. It presents detailed case studies of learning in five terrorist organizations and develops a methodology for ascertaining what and why groups have learned, providing insights into their learning processes.

John C. Baker

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