Game Theory, Prisoner's Dilemma, Nash Equilibrium, Stag Hunts, and Sherlock Holmes…and Counter-Terrorism? 2/2

So, you've read my previous post about Game Theory, and you want to know more. No problem, there is plenty more to cover. Application to Counter-Terrorism Policy

Game Theory, Prisoner's Dilemma, Nash Equilibrium, Stag Hunts, and Sherlock Holmes…and Counter-Terrorism? 1/2

In my previous post, I talked about Game Theory and my views on how it could be applied to eBay auctions. In this post, I plan to broaden my explanation of the idea and relate it, along with 'brother theories' to Counter-Terrorism policies.

The Power of Nightmares

The Power of Nightmares is a controversial documentary that critiques the United States government and attempts to show how neo-conservatives shaped the war on terror against Islamists in the post-9/11 world. We watched it in my SRA 471 class with Dr. Horgan.

Todd Sandler on Game Theory, Terrorists, and International Relations 1/2

While searching around the internet today, I came across a very interesting paper written in 2005 by Todd Sandler called Collective versus unilateral responses to terrorism.

Cyber-spy shares her know-how tracking terrorists - Los Angeles Times

Shannen Rossmiller, a former judge from Montana, has posed as Muslim militants to infiltrate extremist chat rooms. Now she wants to expand her one-woman operation, she says at an FBI conference.

Game Theory and eBay

Game Theory can be applied to eBay auctions? I know it might seem strange, but hear me out. I have been buying and selling on eBay since 2003 and something has always bugged me.

Yearly Terrorist Attacks

In my newest page, still under major construction, I will overview the worst terrorist attack of each year, dating back to the 1998 attacks in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Will al-Qaeda Strike Again?

Peter Bergen assesses the threat of a new al-Qaeda attack in the opening months of Barack Obama's Presidency.

My Favorite Classes at Penn State

This page holds what I feel are the best classes I've taken so far at Penn State.

Mumbai, Looking Back

Over the last few weeks, new details have began to emerge about the recent terrorist attacks on Mumbai. In my original post, I talked about what happened that day, what they attacked and how. In this post, I will look back on the events in the new light they are being shown in.

Modern Day Piracy in Somalia

Arghh ye scaliwags, 'and over yer booty....For most people, this rambling reminds them of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, or Captain Hook of Peter Pan. However, in 2008, anyone familiar with the events in Somalia might see that phrase in a new light.

German phone company rocked by spying scandal

Israel agrees to swap prisoners with Hezbollah

Female suicide bomber targets football fans in Iraq

10 airports install body scanners

US Congressmen Accuse China of Hacking Their Computers

Japan and France Agree to Closer Ties on Cybercrime

China denies hacking congressional computers

The CIA Gets Social With Web 2.0 Collaboration Tools

C.I.A. Sees Qaeda Link in the Death of Bhutto

Senior Qaeda Commander Is Killed by U.S. Missile

Attack Planner for Al Qaeda Reported Dead

A Lack of Intelligence

A Not Very Private Feud Over Terrorism

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