Research Tools Picarta DatabasesITERATESTARTThe American State Department Reports "Patterns of Global Terrorism"TWEED Other Research Projects in this area1.Transnational and Non-state Armed Groups Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research Harvard University2. Heidelberger Institut für internationale KonfliktforschungInfo: the non-profit research center for national and international conflicts. It provides research, documentation and analysis on these issues.
Educational Programmes in Terrorism Studies
Campus Den Haag
St Andrews
Utrecht University
Academic Journals
Critical Studies on Terrorism
Studies in Conflict and Terrorism
Terrorism and Political Violence
Other
Algemene Inlichtingen en Veiligheidsdienst (AIVD) (Dutch)
Antiterrorisme beginthier.nl (Dutch)
Homepage of the European Union on Counter Terrorism
Nationaal Coordinator Terrorisme Bestrijding (NCTB) (Dutch)
Nederland tegen Terrorisme (Dutch)
Terrorisme.startpagina.nl (Dutch)
Netherlands Intelligence Studies Association
The Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies
The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies
Guide to research
1. ICT, Institute for Counter-Terrorism
Info: academic research institute for counter-terrorism, facilitating international cooperation in the global struggle against terrorism. ICT is an independent think tank providing expertise in terrorism, counter-terrorism, homeland security, threat vulnerability and risk assessment, intelligence analysis and national security and defense policy. The Institute applies an integrated, solutions-oriented approach built on a foundation of real world and practical experience. Accessible articles and publications.
2. ICPVTR, The International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Info: Centre seeks to integrate academic theory with practical knowledge, essential for a complete and comprehensive understanding of the threats from politically motivated violence and terrorism. The ICPVTR conducts cutting-edge action-oriented research on mitigating conflict and political violence. The Centre's objective is to integrate academic research with practical knowledge, essential for a complete and comprehensive understanding of the threats from politically motivated violence and terrorism, and for developing appropriate counter-measures against the same. Provides country reports (Asia), Commentaries, publications, and conference papers and ICPVTR Terrorism Database Global Pathfinder (see below).
Take note of several interesting Web Links.
3. ICPVTR Terrorism Database Global Pathfinder
Info: One-stop repository for information on the current and emerging terrorist threat, for the international community to draw on. We focus on terrorism and political violence in the Asia Pacific region comprising Southeast Asia, North Asia, South Asia, Central Asia and Oceania.
Global Pathfinder is an integrated database containing comprehensive profiles on terrorist groups, key terrorist personalities, terrorist and counter-terrorist incidents as well as terrorist training camps . It also contains specific details and analyses of significant terrorist attacks in the attack profiles. collection of primary documents, also includes over hundred terrorist training manuals, counter terrorism legislations and conventions, analytic papers on terrorist ideologies, commentaries on terrorist trends and patterns, transcripts of landmark cases, and interviews with terrorists as well as photographs from different conflict zones across the world. Download the User Manual here.
4. RAND Corporation: Terrorism and Homeland Security
Info: RAND conducts research and provides analysis to address challenges that face the United States and the world. Today, RAND emphasizes several areas of research that reflect the changing nature of a global society, among others terrorism and homeland (US) security. Provides online publications and articles.
Link to Terrorism research section.
5. MIPT, Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism
Info: Non-profit organization dedicated to preventing terrorism on U.S. soil or mitigating its effects. Link to MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base (TKB) (see below)
6. MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base (TKB)
Info: One-stop resource for comprehensive research and analysis on global terrorist incidents, terrorism-related court cases, and terrorist groups and leaders. TKB covers the history, affiliations, locations, and tactics of terrorist groups operating across the world, with over 35 years of terrorism incident data and hundreds of group and leader profiles and trials. TKB also features interactive maps, statistical summaries, and analytical tools that can create custom graphs and tables. Providing in-depth information for researchers, policymakers, emergency responders, and the general public, the Terrorism Knowledge Base integrates data from the RAND Terrorism Chronology and RAND-MIPT Terrorism Incident databases; the Terrorism Indictment database; and Detica DFI's research on terrorist organizations.
7. CSTPV, Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, University of St. Andrews, Scotland.
Info: CSTPV is dedicated to the study of the determinants, manifestations and consequences of terrorism and other forms of political violence. It aims to investigate the roots of political violence, to develop a body of theory spanning its various disparate elements, and to study the impact of violence, and responses to it, at societal, governmental, and international levels.In doing so, it is committed to, evidence-based scientific analysis that is policy-relevant but not supporting any particular partisan policy. CSTPV's research and teaching are grounded in a belief in public service, global responsibility and the desire to contribute to the enhancement of human security.
8. The Jebsen Center for Counter-Terrorism Studies, Fletcher Shool of Law and Diplomacy, Boston, US.
Info: Its mission is to increase the understanding and competency of counter-terrorism professionals. To accomplish this mission the Jebsen Center funds a robust research and analysis program, hosts conferences and a visiting fellows program, and conducts outreach activities. Predicting, preventing and preempting terrorist activity will be important early research topics at the Center as will the role of women and business in the campaign against terrorism. Provides the online publications, among others, the Jebsen Center's Research Briefing Series.
9. Perspectives on Terrorism; online Journal of the Terrorism Research Initiative
Info: Provides online articles from the Journal and an archive. Includes list of Participants of the Terrorism Research Initiative
10. United States Department of State: Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism and "Patterns of Global Terrorism"
Info: forge partnerships with non-state actors, multilateral organizations, and foreign governments to advance the counterterrorism objectives and national security of the United States. Publishes annual "Patterns of Global Terrorism" reports on terrorism for specific countries and groups. Provides Country Reports on Terrorism, Terrorist Designation Lists, and info on terrorist organisations.
Patterns of Global Terrorism website.
11. USIP, The United States Institute of Peace
Info: independent, non-partisan federal institution to promote prevention, management and peaceful resolution of international conflicts. Provides both Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism Web Links and accessible articles and publications.
12. CFR, Council on Foreign Relations
Info: The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being an information resource. Provides info on terrorist groups (by region), terrorist attacks, leaders, counterterrorism etc.
Please view this webpage on Counter Terrorism also.
13. TRC, Terrorism Research Center, Inc.
Info: independent institute dedicated to the research of terrorism, information warfare and security, critical infrastructure protection and other issues of low-intensity political violence and gray-area phenomena. The TRC represents a new generation of terrorism and security analysis, combining expertise with technology to maximize the scope, depth and impact of its research for practical implementation. Provides online group and country profiles. (Its Premium Content is a fee-based subscription!)
14. Jane's World Insurgency and Terrorism
Info: Open Source Information and Intelligence; Subscription required
15. PICT, Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism, Macquarie University, Australia.
Info: Centre has been operating since 2005 to promote research, deliver post graduate programs, and provide professional education and consultancy services. Publishes free monthly newsletter, PICT Uplink, which features information on PICT events, links to new security publications online, reviews of books and films, as well as commentaries by PICT staff on a variety of subjects
16. PDA, Project on Defense Alternatives
Info: Archive of accessible online articles
17. United Nations Action to Counter Terrorism
Info: Among others the "UN's Counter Terrorism Online Handbook".
18. United Nations, Security Council, Counter Terrorism Committee
Info: The 15-member Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) was established to monitor implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolution 1373 which was unanimously adopted in the wake of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. The resolution, which, among its provisions, obliges all States to criminalize assistance for terrorist activities, deny financial support and safe haven to terrorists and share information about groups planning terrorist attacks.
19. ICG, International Crisis Group
Info: an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, with over 110 staff members on five continents, working through field-based analysis high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict. Provides thorough analyses of countries or cases.
Asia Specific Websites:
1. ICPVTR, The International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Singapore
Info: Regional Analysis: info on Southeast, South, Pacific region: accessible articles.
2. IPCS, Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi, India
Info: Institute conducts independent research on conventional and non-conventional security issues in the region and shares its findings with policy makers and the public. It provides a forum for discussion with the strategic community on strategic issues and strives to explore alternatives. Moreover, it works towards building capacity among young scholars for greater refinement of their analyses of South Asian security. Focuses on mainly South Asia (but also Southeast and East Asia). Provides the monthly IPCS Strategic Review, the IPCS Program on Suicide Terrorism (I-POST), online articles and publications, archives etc. Free subscription.
3. South Asian Terrorism Portal
Info: The Institute is a registered non-profit, non-governmental organisation supported by voluntary contributions and project aid. The Institute has provided consultancy services on terrorism & internal security to a number of governments within India and abroad. Provides online publication of Faultlines, Writings on Conflict & Resolution, and Freedom from Fear, occasional Writings on Terrorism and Governance, online articles and publications on India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan etc., Bibliographies, Assessments, Datasheets and info on terrorist groups etc.
4. SFG, The Strategic Foresight Group, India
Info: Think tank that helps policy makers to anticipate and shape, the future in uncertain times. It produces fresh perspectives, by combining research with policy change and conflict-resolution initiatives. SFG brings out confidential and public research reports. Its in-depth scenarios in the context of the war in Iraq, instability in Central Asia, religious extremism in Pakistan and India�s economy has earned SFG, a reputation for correct projections. Accessible publications (pdf), Archive, etc.
5. PIPVTR, Philippine Institute for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Manila, Philippines
Info: independent, non-stock and non-profit research organization dedicated to the study of political violence and terrorism. The institute aims to conduct rigorous research and investigative studies on the underlying factors or root causes of political violence and terrorism in the Philippines and abroad. It also aims to study various responses to threats of political violence and terrorism in the Philippines and examines the implications of these threats for local peace and development, national security, regional stabiliy and global order.
6. United States Department of State: Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism; East Asia and Pacific Info on Terrorism
Info: Country Reports on Terrorism: East Asia and Pacific Overview
7. APEC - Counter Terrorism Task Force
Info: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Counter Terrorism Task Force.
8. CAPS, Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Info: Independent research centre that conducts action-oriented research aimed at influencing policy-makers in key areas including state building, governance, narcotics, conflict resolution and peace building.
Latin - America specific websites:
1. Centro e Pesquisa e Documentacao de Historia Contamporanea do Brasil
Info: The Center of investigation and documentation provides an enormous database on Brazilian history and useful links other centers of documentation.
2. Centro de documentacion y archivo para la defensa de los derechos humanos à Corte Suprema de Justicia de Paraguay ("Archivo del Terror")
Info: In 1992 the "archive of terror" was discovered in Paraguay. It contains vast documentation about the repressive system installed by the former Paraguayan dictator of Genr. Stroessner and about the "Operation Condor". See also this secondary link.
3. CELS Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales
Info:The non-governmental organization CELS works since 1979 to denounce violations of human rights. It provides documentation on state-terrorism.
4. Centro de estudios y documentacion Latinoamericanos - Amsterdam
Info: The inter-university research center for Latin American research and documentation founded in 1964 at the University of Amsterdam.
5. Latin American Network Information Centre
Info: This page compiles links to pages; institutes and databases related to Latin American issues.
6. Comision de la verdad y reconciliacion Peru
Info: The commission of truth and reconciliation of Peru was organized to clarify the human rights abuses committed in Peru in the 1980s and 1990. The page provides a vast collection of data on political violence in Peru as well as the final report of the commission.
7. Para nunca olvidar - Guatemala
Info: The human rights organization and center of documentation provides data on the long-lasting Guatemalan conflict. In the center of the documentation stand the human rights abuses committed by state forces.
8. Rede direitos humanos e cultura Brasil Nunca mais
Info: The human rights network provides the Brazilian report on torture and disappeared persons and useful links to other human rights organization.
9. Proyecto desaparecidos Nunca mas Argentina
Info: The page includes the official report on disappeared persons during the latest Argentinean dictatorship. The memory and the struggle against impunity are the central objectives of the human rights association.
10. Red de Revistas Cientificas de America Latina, el Caribe, Espana y Portugal Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico
Info: This network is a guide to Journals on Latin American issues.
11. The National Security Archive The George Washington University
Info: The National Security Archive provides original documents on US - Latin American relations and reports on the internal situation of several Latin American states.
