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European Commission: The Fight against Terrorism
"European democracies face a threat from extremists who believe they can advance their political aims by the use of terror. Acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable and must be treated as such under any circumstances. The current threat is of genuinely international character and requires supportive actions to be taken by the European Union." (from website) Type: Regional Organizations | Topic: Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism |
Human Rights Watch (HRW): Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism |
International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism
the International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) is the leading academic institute for counter-terrorism in the world, 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. Type: Research Institution | Topic: Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism |
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR): Terrorism
Type: United Nations | Topic: Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism |
RAND Corporation: Terrorism and Homeland Security
"RAND is a world leader in research on terrorism, counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, and homeland securitytopics that affect a wide variety of policy areas and challenge individuals and nations worldwide. As a public service, RAND disseminates all its unclassified research online or in printed documents." (from website) Type: Research Institution | Topic: Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism |
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
The ISN is a leader in the international relations and security community as a provider of comprehensive, balanced, and timely information. The ISNs internet-based services allow users to access, retrieve, and use information tailored to their individual needs and interests. Type: Research Institution | Topic: Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism |
United Nations Action to Counter Terrorism
Type: United Nations | Topic: Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism |
United Nations News Centre - News Focus: Combating Terrorism
Type: United Nations | Topic: Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism |
United Nations Security Council: Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC)
The Counter-Terrorism Committee, composed of the 15 Security Council delegations, monitors States' implementation of the Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), which was adopted unanimously on 28 September 2001 following the 11 September terrorist attacks in the United States. Type: United Nations | Topic: Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism |
United States Department of State: Country Reports on Terrorism
"U.S. law requires the Secretary of State to provide Congress, by April 30 of each year, a full and complete report on terrorism with regard to those countries and groups meeting criteria set forth in the legislation. This annual report is entitled Country Reports on Terrorism. Beginning with the report for 2004, it replaced the previously published Patterns of Global Terrorism." (from website) Type: Governmental Organizations | Topic: Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism |