His research seeks to understand the cross-national causes and consequences of political violence. Young has published numerous peer-reviewed articles across academic disciplines, including political science, economics, criminology, and international studies. He is also a contributor and editor for the blog, PoliticalViolence@aGlance. Some of his research is supported by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism START, where he is an investigator and research affiliate.