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Research Member
Dr James Paterson
Lowy Institute
Institution
Lowy Institute
Research Areas
InsurgencyJihadismLegitimacy BuildingExtremist Adaptation
James Paterson is a Research Associate for the Transnational Challenges Program at the Lowy Institute. His research focuses on the dynamics of insurgent adaptability, the interactions between localised and global ideologies, and how insurgents build legitimacy for thier state building projects.
Key Publications
Journal Articles
| Gendered Narratives and Misogyny as Motivators Towards Violent Extremism: The Case of Far-Right Extremism in the UK and Australia (2025) | Phelan A, White, J, Wallner C and Paterson J |
| Al-Qaeda as a Spatial Orientated Movement: Interactions between Transnational and Local Jihadism (2024) | Paterson J |
| Maintaining Course or Righting the Ship? Examining Adjustments in Al-Qaeda’s Communicative Approach (2023) | Paterson J |