In this engaging interview, Professor Lee Jarvis provides an in-depth exploration of Critical Terrorism Studies (CTS) and its main objectives. He contrasts CTS with traditional terrorism studies, highlighting the importance of power dynamics, reflexivity, and ethical considerations in research. Join us as we delve into the expanding scope of CTS, examining non-state actors, media representations, and the impact of technological advancements on the field.
Content
- Overview of Critical Terrorism Studies (CTS) and Its Main Objectives
- Defining ‘Critical’ in Critical Terrorism Studies
- Conceptualising Terrorism in CTS
- Comparison: Traditional Terrorism Studies vs. Critical Terrorism Studies
- Examining the Role of Power in CTS
- Emphasis on Reflexivity in CTS
- Notable Shortcomings and Criticisms of CTS
- Expanding CTS Beyond Western Scholarship
- Focus on Non-State Actors in CTS
- Media Representation of Terrorism in CTS
- Ethical Considerations in CTS Research
- State Practices and Their Impact in CTS
- Balancing Human Rights and National Security in CTS
- The Influence of Technological Developments on CTS
- Embracing an Interdisciplinary Approach in CTS
- Addressing Biases in Traditional Terrorism Studies Through CTS
- CTS Analytical Framework for Studying Radicalisation
- Utilising Prediction Analysis in CTS
- Debunking Myths Associated with CTS
- Potential Research Areas Using CTS Perspectives
Lee Jarvis
Lee Jarvis is a Professor of International Politics at Loughborough University, England. His research focuses on how security challenges such as terrorism, radicalisation, cyber-threats, and pandemics are constructed and communicated.
Although much of his research is explicitly interdisciplinary, there are four main areas: (1) The politics of counter-terrorism, (2) Critical terrorism studies and critical security studies, (3) Social constructions and memories of terrorism, and (4) Cybersecurity.
Professor Jarvis also co-edits the journal Critical Studies on Terrorism.
Selected Publications:
Three waves of critical terrorism studies: agenda-setting, elaboration, problematisation
The Proscription or Listing of Terrorist Organisations: Understanding, Assessment, and International Comparisons
Toward a Vernacular Security Studies: Origins, Interlocutors, Contributions, and Challenges
Critical terrorism studies and the far-right: beyond problems and solutions?
