π π We are delighted to share @ronanmainprize.bsky.social's review of @jrogg.bsky.social's 'The Spy and the State.' Mainprize argues that 'Rogg's book will likely become a key reference for the spy, the state, and the scholar.' π Read the review here β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
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Next up, Nicola E J Rew reviews Kruglanski and Moskalenko, "Psychology of the Extreme", finding it offers a fresh, open-minded and novel exploration into the term βextremismβ with wide appeal for both scholars and the general public β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
π π Jake Braun's 'Fentanyl: Fighting the Mass Poisoning of America and the Cartel Behind it' offers a timely and practical assessment of US efforts to stymie fentanyl trafficking, write Alex Bruens. You can read it here β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
πWe're super excited to share some new articles recently published online π First up we have Antony Field with "Complex Terrorist Operations: Analytical Frameworks and Key Drivers" β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
π We were also very pleased to publish a double review by Valentin Stoain on the pressing issue of intelligence ethics. Follow the link below for a fascinating review of Jan Goldman's 'Ethical Espionage' and Cecile Fabre's 'Spying through a Glass Darkly' β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
π π We've also published some brilliant new book reviews over the past few months! π First we have Kyle Bester with a review of DurΓ‘n and Loza's "Justice Required," 'a thorough and morally urgent analysis of police shootings'. Read the review here β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
π Also new from JPICT: Manuel R. Torres Soiano on "Jihadist Terrorists as Early Adopters: A Critical Examination of Terrorist Adoption of Emerging Internet Technologies" β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
π We're very excited to share a recently published new article from @chetibby.bsky.social on "Incoherent Violent Extremism in a New Zealand Cohort". This excellent and timely article is well worth your time and can be found here β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
πWe're super excited to share some new articles recently published online π First up we have Antony Field with "Complex Terrorist Operations: Analytical Frameworks and Key Drivers" β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
https://utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487548926
https://www.rienner.com/title/Killing_in_the_Name_of_the_State_State_Sponsored_Assassination_in_International_Politics
We've got some great new intel books available for review here at JPICT, including books by @chekistmonitor.bsky.social, @lucatrenta.bsky.social & @avramovok.bsky.social. Please get in touch with @melaniebrand.bsky.social if you're interested in writing a review for us. 1/3
https://press.princeton.edu/books/ebook/9780691257600/man-up-pdf
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/isis-9780755659005/
We also have review copies of some excellent new terrorism/CVE titles available to share with interested reviewers. Just reach out to @melaniebrand.bsky.social or email melanie dot brand at mq dot edu dot au for more information.
https://www.rienner.com/title/Governance_Grievance_and_Violent_Extremism_in_West_Africa_From_the_Caliphates_to_Great_Power_Competition
https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-israeli-turkish-relations-at-the-end-of-the-cold-war.html
https://www.rienner.com/title/Treason_Terrorism_and_Betrayal_Why_Individuals_Cross_the_Line
https://press.princeton.edu/books/ebook/9780691257600/man-up-pdf
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/isis-9780755659005/
We also have review copies of some excellent new terrorism/CVE titles available to share with interested reviewers. Just reach out to @melaniebrand.bsky.social or email melanie dot brand at mq dot edu dot au for more information.
https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300283600/vigilance-is-not-enough/
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https://press.georgetown.edu/Book/Covert-Action
https://press.georgetown.edu/Book/Spies-Culture-and-Society
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https://utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487548926
https://www.rienner.com/title/Killing_in_the_Name_of_the_State_State_Sponsored_Assassination_in_International_Politics
We've got some great new intel books available for review here at JPICT, including books by @chekistmonitor.bsky.social, @lucatrenta.bsky.social & @avramovok.bsky.social. Please get in touch with @melaniebrand.bsky.social if you're interested in writing a review for us. 1/3
We were delighted to publish this fantastic review of @petercgrace.bsky.social's "The Intelligence Intellectuals" by Monica Robbins. You can find the full review at the link below - we think it's well worth a read! doi.org/10.1080/1833...
π Issue 1 2026 is now online! This jam packed issue has 7 articles, 1 forum piece and 8 book reviews, presenting new research from diverse perspectives. As always, our focus is in on the intersection of practitioner and academic knowledge. You can read it here β‘οΈ www.tandfonline.com/toc/rpic20/c...
Many thanks to all those who submitted their research, the fantastic peer reviewers who were so generous with their time, and our wonderful book reviewers. It was a pleasure to work with you all on this issue!
π Issue 1 2026 is now online! This jam packed issue has 7 articles, 1 forum piece and 8 book reviews, presenting new research from diverse perspectives. As always, our focus is in on the intersection of practitioner and academic knowledge. You can read it here β‘οΈ www.tandfonline.com/toc/rpic20/c...
π¨ Our third article is a fantastic OPEN ACCESS discussion on the development of a crisis negotiation database in The Netherlands: insights for implementing intelligence-led policing systems. This one is free to read - just follow this link π doi.org/10.1080/1833...
Next we have another new (and timely) article: Mustafa Demir on "Police and citizen perceptions of self-awareness and deterrent effects of body-worn cameras on police and citizen behaviour" β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
First up we have Ernest Ogbozor with "Terrorism, Governance and State Authority: Contested Narratives of Lakurawa's Emergence in West Africa" which examines the conflicting narratives surrounding the
origin and evolution of the Lakurawa terrorist group β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
Our editorial team has been on a short break here at JPICT, but a lot has been happening while the office was closed! We have our first submissions to the "Rethinking Hostage Diplomacy" Special Issue to share as well as new articles & reviews. Stay tuned for a mega thread of new publications! π
This β¬οΈ Please do get in touch with the book review editor of a journal in your field if you have a new book for review or if youβd like to review a particular book. Iβm always happy to hear about new releases and will get you a review copy if you want to review something for @jpict.bsky.social
We have one last review to share before the holiday break ππ@ibburckhardt.bsky.social reviews Kevin P. Riehle's Counter Intelligence at it's Core, finding it offers a "penetrating insight into the deadly serious games of the competitive playground of division and conquest" β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
We are also looking for a reviewer for this really interesting book for @jpict.bsky.social if anyone is interested!
π¨π Next up in our 20th birthday series we have Vidgen, Yasseri and Margetts with a fascinating study on the use of Twitter by the far-right. You can get a sneak peek of "Islamophobes are not all the same!" here β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...
π¨π Next up in our 20th birthday series we have Vidgen, Yasseri and Margetts with a fascinating study on the use of Twitter by the far-right. You can get a sneak peek of "Islamophobes are not all the same!" here β‘οΈ doi.org/10.1080/1833...