Robert Pape

Does Killing Terrorist Leaders Make Any Difference? Scholars Are Doubtful

Prof. Robert Pape discusses effectiveness of leadership decapitation strategies on terrorist groups


ISIS and the Culture of Narcissism

Prof. Robert Pape analyzes how Hollywood-style narratives cultivate vanity in ISIS supporters


The other reason ISIS is cheering after Orlando attacks

Prof. Robert Pape advises against deploying ground troops to fight ISIS


Christian Science Monitor

Orlando shooting shows how ISIS calls the shots

In op-ed, Prof. Robert Pape analyzes influence of ISIS on ‘lone wolf’ terrorists


Boston Globe

The Ted Cruz solution won't stop terrorism in the U.S.

In op-ed, Prof. Robert Pape writes that patrolling Muslim neighborhoods ‘would not just jeopardize the liberties of a few, it would harm the security of us all’


A new normal for Europe

In op-ed, Prof. Robert Pape argues that territorial losses at home have forced ISIS to expand its operations in Europe


Boston Globe