ACTC 2011

Terrorism and Counter terrorism studies is a varied and interdisciplinary field incorporating psychology, social and behavioural studies, defence studies, security studies, intelligence, political science, international relation and law enforcement. The aim of the 2nd Australian Counter Terrorism Conference is to bring together academics, practitioners, policy makers and experts from these various disciplines in a forum to exchange ideas and stimulate discussion.

The theme ‘Changing Face of Counter Terrorism’ focuses on new approaches to the contemporary security environment.

Papers are invited in the following areas, but not limited to:


 * Terrorism informatics
 * Root cause analysis
 * Psychology of terrorism
 * Social network analysis
 * Contemporary approaches to counter terrorism
 * Case studies in terrorism/ counter terrorism
 * Radicalisation and extremism
 * Ideology of terrorism
 * Public opinion of terrorism
 * Social responses to terrorism
 * Crisis management and recovery
 * Cyber terrorism
 * New technologies
 * Terrorism and crime
 * Countering violent extremism
 * National security
 * Transnational terrorist networks
 * Forecasting and planning
 * Measures of effectiveness for counter terrorism

Coordinated by secau – Security Research Centre of the School of Computer and Security Science, Edith Cowan University.

If you would like further information please visit the Conference website or contact the Conference Coordinator, Lisa McCormack, via email - secau@ecu.edu.au