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Dr. George Michael is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Westfield State University, where he joined the faculty in spring 2013. Previously, he served as an associate professor of nuclear counter-proliferation and deterrence theory at the Air War College in Montgomery, Alabama. He teaches courses in terrorism, homeland security, and organized crime.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Public Policy from George Mason University
- M.A. in Political Science from Temple University
- B.S. in Economics from Widener University
Professor Michael's research focuses on terrorism, extremism, and homeland security, with specialized expertise in right-wing extremism, militant Islam, leaderless resistance, and hate group dynamics. His work examines ideological convergence between disparate extremist movements and the evolution of domestic terrorism threats in America, including the historical development of groups like the World Church of the Creator.
His publications from 2003-2014 reveal a progression from foundational studies of right-wing terrorism toward contemporary analyses of lone-wolf tactics and transnational extremist networks. Key thematic developments include the exploration of leaderless resistance strategies, unexpected alliances between Islamist and far-right movements, and the societal implications of emerging threats.
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