Anti-Terrorism Policy for International Students' Mobility: a Conceptual Model

We propose a conceptual dynamic policy-modelling framework for sustainable development of international students' mobility in higher education. This model provides a transparent internal representation of this phenomenon, influenced by various external factors with particular respect to terrorism. Based on extensive literature review, available data and personal experience, we sequentially structure and refine related knowledge from initial mind map through business model canvas and system diagram to final causal loop diagram. These partial outputs allow formulation and justification of viable policies and related strategies. Our main contributions include (i) holistic interconnection of particular performance sectors and their alignment with university core processes, (ii) continuous identification, quantification and management of risk of terrorism and (iii) distinguishment between steady level of terrorism and its emergency effects.