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Center for Defense Information (CDI)
1779 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-202-332-0600
Fax: 1-202-462-4559
E-mail: info@cdi.org
Website: www.cdi.org
"A non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to
independent research on the social, economic, environmental, political and military
components of global security. The Terrorism Project is designed to provide insights,
in-depth analysis and facts on the military, security and foreign policy challenges as the
United States and the world faces terrorism. The project will look at all aspects of
fighting terrorism, from near-term issues of response and defense, to long-term questions
about how the United States should shape its future international security strategy."
Focuses on Iraq, the terrorism network,
U.S. involvement and foreign policy. Also includes links to the government, Department of
State, Department of Defense, research and academic information, publications, etc.
Links on the Terrorism Project mainly contain articles by the staff. -ESY
In depth look at all aspects of modern-day terrorism and
what the US is doing to combat the current situation. Also features topics involving what
other countries are doing in the fight against terrorism. US terrorism pages are not too
well updated and do not contain any recent information. -LOL
Covers a wide range of topics concerning conflict around the
world and U.S. foreign policy. Focuses primarily on the United States and the conflict in
the Middle East. Also gives detailed insight on terrorism around the world and what
countries are doing and what they can do to stop it. -EAK
The Center for Homeland & Global Security
Equity International, Inc.
1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 1-202-756-2244
Fax: 1-202-756-7323
E-mail: Ianacorrigan@hotmail.com
Website: www.globalsecurity.bz
"A major USA and international resource for facilitating
the involvement of the corporate sector in homeland and global security. The Center is a
division of Equity International, a top American business development firm which has been
a leader in facilitating the corporate response to terrorism."
Click on links to upcoming events in the DC
area. Maintains a news archive with articles about homeland security and terrorism.
Supporters and partners are displayed on the home page. You can also order the directory
of Homeland Security, and check out new events posted under a calendar that is frequently
updated. -ESY
Contains a basic amount of information and a small news archive
concerning terrorism and homeland security. There is no in-depth description of upcoming
events and it seems people who attend their conferences are most welcome. -LOL
Offers a farely frequent update of articles in the news, also
lists upcoming conferences, however you must be a member to see more detailed information
about them on the front page. Focusses on governent decisions and acts including responses
to hurricanes and national security. -EAK
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Central
Intelligence Agency
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20505
Phone: (703) 482-0623
Fax: (703) 482-1739
Email: go to contact us and use the e-mail form to post questions and
comments
Website: www.cia.gov/
“We support the President, the National Security Council, and all who make
and execute US national security policy by:
- Providing accurate, evidence-based, comprehensive, and timely foreign
intelligence related to national security; and
- Conducting counterintelligence activities, special activities, and other
functions related to foreign intelligence and national security as directed
by the President.”
This website allows you to view articles related to
counter-terrorism and lets you see how the CIA works to keep terrorism out
of the U.S. -SNS
The Counter-Terrorism Page
Website: www.terrorism.net
"A resource for
studying terrorism, free from hyperbole and hype, and focused on presenting the tools and
information sought by professionals and academics. Unaffiliated with any government or
NGO, attempts to provide a balanced resource. The only objective is to provide an
environment that stimulates a spirited, thoughtful and balanced context to examine
terrorism, not to point out the virtues or failings of any individual or group."
Join a discussion forum, read current
world news on terrorism and announcements of new information. Also includes an online
library, web links and terrorist group information. A unique feature on this site
includes excellent links to extensive
political, economic and social information of countries around the world. -ESY
Informative web page regarding the
countless number of terrorist organizations and detailed information, great for one
studying terrorism. As for the "counter" in "The Counter-Terrorism
Page", it seems to be for politically correct purposes, but the site does include
several news blurbs on current events. -LOL
The Department of State
Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism
Office of Public Affairs, Room 2509
US Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 1-202-647-4000
E-mail: secretary@state.gov
Website: www.state.gov/s/ct
"Coordinates all USA Government efforts to improve
counterterrorism cooperation with foreign governments. The lead institution for the
conduct of American diplomacy, a mission based on the role of the Secretary of State as
the President’s principal foreign policy adviser."
Read bills, resolutions, reports made by the President,
Congress and Secretary of State Colin Powell on counterterrorism. -ESY
Detailed descriptions of current efforts against terrorism.
Includes both recent and past statements delivered by George W. Bush and other US
government officials. -LOL
Covers a very wide range of topics from H.I.V.to
counterterrorism. Primarily covers our government and its counterterrorism policy. Has
links to many other websites that cover similar issues rather than articles. -EAK
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 7350
Washington, DC 20535
Phone: 1-202-324-3000
Website: www.fbi.gov
"The mission of the Counterterrorism
Program is to detect, deter, prevent, and swiftly respond to terrorist actions that
threaten the USA national interests at home or abroad, and to coordinate those efforts
with local, state, federal and foreign entities as appropriate. Counterterrorism
responsibilities of the FBI include investigation of domestic and international
terrorism."
A page on terrorism
that includes a most-wanted terrorists list, links
on anthrax, links to congressional statements and articles on terrorism, as well as
efforts in counterterrorism. -ESY
Easy access site which includes several web pages of information
on any new advancements in the field of anti-terrorism. Also includes tips on how to alert
an official if there is any suspicious activity. -LOL
International
Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals (IACSP)
Website: www.iacsp.com, www.antiterrorism.org
"Meet security challenges facing the world as it enters an
era of globalization in the 21st century. We believe that all elements of the world's
societies must become better educated about the threats of terrorism as a first step
toward developing innovative and effective countermeasures to combat these ongoing
threats. The IACSP is founded on the principle that a better informed society will result
in a freer one."
IACSP is a website that is associated with two other sites
under a category of 'security websites': www.antiterrorism.org
and www.security.net. Journals, publications, events
and a terrorism information bank are highlighted at www.iacsp.com.
Also, www.antiterrorism.org provides an
online bookstore where you can purchase books about terrorism and antiterrorism and
includes company resource links that allow you to directly find protection against
violence, danger or terrorism. -ESY
Features compelling articles, links for all associated news, and
periodic updates on the current terrorism situation in the US and around the world.
Scheduled events are a good source of information on theories concerning terrorism. -LOL
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The International Policy
Institute for Counter-Terrorism
ICT - at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
P.O. Box 167, Herzliya, 46150 Israel
Fax: 972-9-953073
Website: www.ict.org.il
"Established in 1996, it is unique in focusing solely on
counter-terrorism. All efforts and resources are dedicated to approaching the issue
of terrorism globally - that is, as a strategic problem that faces not only Israel but
other countries as well.
"Governments and policies have
foundered under the influence of terrorism. The ability of a small group of individuals to
manipulate public opinion, and thus the highest policies of the land, is what makes
terrorism a strategic threat to democratic societies the world over."
An organized website that maintains an archive of terrorist
groups and specific attacks as well as news updates and current legislative activity. -ESY
Great source for current information on terrorism throughout the
world. Several projects and events are planned through the site, which includes links and
information for related topics. -LOL
This think tank for international terrorism had
it's sixth annual conference back in September 2006 and it was filled with
speakers, workshops and panel discussions on world wide terrorism. But no
recent information.-DLH
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The Middle East Media Research
Institute (MEMRI)
P.O. Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038
Phone: 1-202-955-9070
Fax: 1-202-955-9077
E-Mail: memri@memri.org
Website: www.memri.org
"Explores the Middle East through the region's media.
Bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing
timely translations of Arabic, Farsi, and Hebrew media, as well as original analysis of
political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle
East."
Very up-to-date and objective news reports. Contains
information on various Middle Eastern countries and their current situations regarding
terrorism. An unedited way of looking at primary source news coming from enemies and
allies of the US alike and a great alternative to censored TV and newspaper reports. -LOL
Muslims Against Terrorism (MAT)
28 Crowfoot Terrace NW
P.O. Box 68142, Calgary, Alberta T3G 3N8, Canada
Phone: 1-403-208-7148
E-Mail: matinfo@m-a-t.org
Website: www.m-a-t.org
"To stand against those who preach violence and hatred in
the name of Islam and to promote peace and understanding through interfaith and
intercultural coalition building."
Educate yourself about the Islamic religion, find ways to
educate others about the non-violent practices of Muslims, read about news and
announcements of MAT and report hate crimes. -ESY
A website with strong disagreement towards recent terrorism in
the US and abroad. Contains several informative pieces on actions taken by the
organization to inform the Western public of non-terrorist-condoning Muslim society. -LOL
MAT points out how the western media stigmatizes
terrorist who happen to be Muslims but do not do the same for other
religions.-DLH
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National Security
Institute’s Security Resource Net (NSI)
116 Main Street, Suite 200
Medway, MA 02053
Phone: 1-508-533-9099
Fax: 1-508-533-3761
E-mail: webmaster@nsi.org
Website: www.nsi.org
"The premier Internet resource for the security
professional. The site features industry and product news, computer alerts, travel
advisories, a calendar of events, a directory of products and services, and access to an
extensive virtual security library."
Maintains a section on counter-terrorism. Includes links to
five different categories: Terrorism legislation and executive orders, facts, commentary,
precautions and links to related sites. -ESY
Currently, the only link concerning terrorism is to the
"Impact 2005 Expo." -LOL
Oklahoma
City National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism
P.O. Box 889
204 North Robinson, Suite 1404
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 730101
Phone: 1-405-232-5121
Fax: 1-405-232-5132
E-mail: suggestions@mipt.org
Website: www.mipt.org
"Dedicated to preventing and reducing terrorism and
mitigating its effects...a special obligation to first responders - police officers,
firefighters, emergency medical technicians and all of the others who are first on the
scene in the aftermath of terrorist activity. Sponsors research to discover
equipment, training and procedures that can assist in preventing and responding to
terrorism."
Includes articles, statements, links, and information about
world terrorism and the Oklahoma City bombing. Also available is a page dedicated to
"first responders," with training opportunities, reports, equipment information
and guidebooks directly available through the links. You can research tools, jobs and
an online library. -ESY
Links to a great number of pages including all sorts of
information on terrorism around the world, including the "Terrorism Knowledge
Base" and regular press releases. -LOL
Mediate.com
Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
Website:
www.Mediate.com
Mediation is a website that offers solutions to
conflicts and on articles on terrorism some of the experts go into great
detail about every aspect of terrorism.-DLH
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Public
Agenda
6 E. 39 St.
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 1-212-686-6610
Fax: 1-212-889-3461
E-mail: support@publicagenda.org
Website: www.publicagenda.org/specials/terrorism/terror.htm
"Nonpartisan, nonprofit public opinion research and citizen
education organization based in New York City. Helps leaders better understand the
public's point of view on major policy issues. Helps citizens better understand critical
policy issues so they can make more informed and thoughtful decisions."
Read an overview on terrorism, gain perspective from experts,
test your knowledge on terrorism, examine a public opinion survey, click on links to other
terrorism related sites and browse through extensive facts offered by this site. - ESY
Contains detailed facts on the relationship of the US to
terrorism throughout history. Gives thorough information on the past and present and
includes interviews with the co-founder of the website and retired intelligence officials.
-LOL
South
Asia Terrorism Portal
E-mail: icm@del3.vsnl.net.in
Website: www.satp.org
"The largest website on terrorism and low intensity warfare
in South Asia. Creates the database and analytic context for research and analysis of all
extremist movements in the region. Set up to counter the distortions, and the
international community's neglect of, the wide range of terrorist movements within South
Asia, and particularly in India. Establishes a comprehensive, searchable and continuously
updated database on all available information relating to terrorism, low intensity warfare
and ethnic/communal/sectarian strife in South Asia."
Excellent resource on South Asia. Daily news
updates. Pro/s for each country in South Asia including the background, an
assessment and timeline for the conflict in each region, updated statistics and data
sheets, pro/s of major terrorist groups and maps. Also included are bibliographies, laws,
treaties and links related to the conflicts. -ESY
In-depth and detailed, this website contains precise and tedious
information on all aspects of terrorism in South Asia. Contains all the latest news to
come out of each South Asian country, including deaths and alleged leaks from the
organizations and countries themselves. -LOL
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Terrorism: Questions & Answers
E-mail: infor@cfrterrorism.org
Website: www.terrorismanswers.com
"Answers are carefully researched, reported, written, and
updated by experts and nonpartisan staff of the Council on Foreign Relations, in
consultation with a wide group of outside experts...a nonpartisan membership organization,
research center, and publisher. Dedicated to increasing America's understanding of
the world and contributing ideas to USA foreign policy. Hosts the widest possible range of
views but advocates none, though its research fellows and independent task forces do take
policy stands."
Ideal for quick answers on terrorism. Basic question
and answer format covers terrorist groups, Afghanistan, the characteristics of terrorist
groups and where they can be found, types of weapons, homeland security and 9/11
issues. Also includes a question of the day, a search engine for the site and
articles. -ESY
Provocative website that features several current debatable
issues and questions and answers posed by the everyday American searching for some clues
as to the current terrorist situation. -LOL
Terrorism
Library
E-mail: bauschar@bc.edu
Website: www.terrorismlibrary.com
"Serves two purposes: The first is to provide users
with links to websites that contain frequently-updated and highly useful materials on the
events of September 11 and the USA response. Second is to provide users with
topically-organized links to specific articles and research papers from those sites."
Many links to think tanks, policy centers, foreign news
sources and journals as well as a feature on the Middle East and the state of
terrorism. Excellent site compiled by Stefan Bauschard, a debate coach and half-time
faculty member in the Communications Department at Boston College. -ESY
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The Terrorism Research Center
Phone: 1-877-635-0816
E-mail: trc@terrorism.com
Website: www.terrorism.com
"An independent institute dedicated to the research of
terrorism, information warfare, critical infrastructure protection and other issues of
low-intensity political violence and gray-area phenomena. Represents a new generation
of terrorism analysis combining expertise with technology to maximize the scope, depth and
impact of our research."
Short analytical commentaries and documents by members and
invited guests, links to other related sites, news on terrorism, pro/s on terrorist
groups, FAQs and more in this comprehensive site. -ESY
Very up-to-date and concise; major setback is signing up for
premium content in order to access recent information and articles. -LOL
UN Action Against Terrorism
First Avenue at 46th Street
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 1-800-253-9646
Website: www.un.org/terrorism
"The United Nations is central to global efforts to solve
problems which challenge humanity."
Find official declarations and resolutions made by the
Security Council, General Assembly, Economic-Social Council and the Secretary-General on
human rights and terrorism in PDF format. Some resolutions and documents are available in
different languages. Also find latest developments and The U.N. Charter, Chapter 7. -ESY
Includes very detailed daily reports in the "UN Daily
News" and several statements regarding the current terrorism situation around the
world. Also, provides ways for individuals to get involved by listing scheduled events at
each UN headquarters. -LOL
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