The Truth Behind Suicide Terrorism: A Carnegie Scholar's pioneering research project aims to dispel myths and reshape policy.


This is an account of Carnegie Corporation's support for one scholar's research, which opened up new terrain in policy relevant work and continues to influence decision makers at the highest level. Five years after being named a Carnegie Scholar, Robert Pape now heads the Chicago Project on Security and Terrorism, investigating trends and searching for solutions to critical international security issues facing the U.S. and world community.

Citation: Karen Theroux, The Truth Behind Suicide Terrorism, (Carnegie Corporation of New York, 2010)

Program: International Peace and Security