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Research overview
Javier Argomaniz is a Senior Lecturer at the University of St Andrews Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV), where he has published widely on the subject of state, non-state and civilian responses to political violence. His work has been published in Terrorism and Political Violence, Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, Cooperation and Conflict, Intelligence and National Security and a number of other peer-reviewed journals. He has co-directed two separate international and multi-disciplinary projects funded by the EU on the needs of victims of terrorism and the role of victims in the prevention of conflict. Argomaniz is the author of Resisting Terror. Civil Action and Non-Violent Resistance to Terrorism in Basque Country (OUP, 2025) and Post–9/11 European Union counter-terrorism: Politics, Polity and Policies (Routledge, 2011). He is also co-editor and contributor to Victims of terrorism. A comparative and Interdisciplinary Study (Routledge, 2014); International Perspectives on Terrorism Victimisation. An Interdisciplinary Approach (Palgrave, 2015), EU Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence: A Critical Assessment (Routledge, 2016) and Victims and Perpetrators of Terrorism. Exploring Identities, Roles and Narratives (Routledge, 2018)
Research interests
Dr. Argomaniz's primary research interest lies in terrorism and political violence in Europe. His work has examined the impact of counter-terror policies, the relationship between crime and violent extremism, and international cooperation against terrorism, with a specific focus on how the European Union responds to transnational threats.
He is also interested in the effects of political violence, particularly the relationship between victimhood and radicalisation, as well as the political activism by victims of terrorism.
Additionally, he has a specific interest in civil resistance and social mobilisation against terrorism, as well as the role of civil society in peacebuilding and preventing violent extremism.
Teaching activity
Current
IR5902 Research Methods
IR4574 Understanding Terrorism
IR5951 Fundamental Issues and Structures of Terrorism
IR2006 Studying International Relations
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Resisting terror: civil action and non-violent resistance to terrorism in Basque country
Argomaniz, J., 7 May 2025, Oxford: Oxford University Press. 304 p. (Causes and consequences of terrorism)Research output: Book/Report › Book
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¡Basta Ya! The Basque civic movement and nonviolent resistance to ETA’s terrorism
Argomaniz, J., 2 May 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Pacifism and Nonviolence. Advance articles, 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Written evidence submitted by the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) at the University of St Andrews (CTE0009)
Wilson, T. K., Argomaniz, J., Blumenau, B., Lehr, P. & Omeni, A., 14 Sept 2023, UK Parliament. 14 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Las víctimas de ETA. Necesidades, derechos y activismo
Translated title of the contribution :ETA's victims. : Needs, rights and activism Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Civil Action Against ETA Terrorism in Basque Country
Argomaniz, J., 2019, Civil Action and the Dynamics of Violence. New York: Oxford University PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Projects
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EU PFAC Action Grant: EU PFAC Action Grant
Lynch, O. (PI) & Argomaniz, J. (CoI)
1/09/13 → 30/08/15
Project: Standard
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EU Criminal Justice Application: EU - SPECIFIC PROGRAMME "CRIMINAL JUSTICE" (2007-2013) CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2009 JLS/2009/JPEN/AG SPECIFIC TRANSNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PROJECTS
Lynch, O. (PI), Argomaniz, J. (CoI) & Taylor, M. (CoI)
1/01/11 → 31/12/12
Project: Standard