Online Resources

The Online Resources contain information on databases, research institutes, podcasts, websites, and other relevant providers of counter-terrorism content. With these resources we hope to help our readers expand their knowledge and access latest research in the field of CT. The list of Online Resources is regularly updated.

Think Tanks and Research Centres

Center on Terrorism, Extremism and Counterterrorism

As a research center, CTEC applies advanced analytical approaches to deepen academic, tech, and policymakers' understanding of challenging emergent extremist threats. As an academic institution, CTEC mentors and prepares students to be the next generation of analysts, researchers and practitioners. 

Think Tanks and Research Centres

Institute for Security Studies

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) works with partners to build knowledge and skills that enable sustainable peace, development and prosperity in Africa. The ISS is Africa’s leading multidisciplinary human security organisation, with a unique operational model that combines research, policy analysis, technical assistance and training. The ISS covers issues of violent extremism and terrorism prevention relating to Africa.

Think Tanks and Research Centres

Conflict, Violence and Terrorism Research Center

CVTRC, as part of Royal Holloway University, has research interests focused on understanding societies and cultures from new perspectives and generating thoughtful enquiry about the functioning of human societies and cultures. Their primary research strengths are in modern Europe, terrorism and radicalisation, and modern intellectual history, especially in the areas of political ideas, religion, and identity.

Think Tanks and Research Centres

International Centre for Counter-Terrorism

The International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) is a think-and-do tank based in The Hague, Netherlands. ICCT provides research, policy advice, training and other solutions to support better counter-terrorism policies and practices worldwide and also contributes to the scientific and public debates in the fields of counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism, notably through our publications and events.

Think Tanks and Research Centres

African Center for the Study and Research of Terrorism

The mission of the ACSRT is to conduct research and study on Terrorism and develop strategic policy and operational and training mechanisms within the context of International and Continental legal instruments to strengthen the capacity of the African Union and its Member States to prevent and combat terrorism in Africa.

Think Tanks and Research Centres

Chatham House

The Chatham House's mission is to help governments and societies build a sustainable, secure, prosperous and just world through dialogue, research and leadership, and examining the latest thinking on counter-terrorism strategies, ‘lone-wolf terrorism’, cyber terrorism, domestic terrorism and threats from jihadist groups. 

Think Tanks and Research Centres

International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research

The International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) is a specialist centre within the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. ICPVTR conducts research, training, and outreach programs aimed at reducing the threat of politically motivated violence and mitigating its effects on the international system. 

Think Tanks and Research Centres

African Security Network

The objective of the African Security Network is to promote democratically governed and effective security for the peoples of Africa and to enhance the capacity of African governments, security institutions, legislatures and civil society. ASSN has a wealth of experience and leadership in promoting democratic Security Sector Governance (SSG) and Security Sector Reform (SSR), with a broad and diverse membership of recognised professionals and academics.

Think Tanks and Research Centres

Combating Terrorism Center

The Combating Terrorism Center at West Point educates, advises, and conducts research to equip present and future leaders with the intellectual tools necessary to understand the challenges of terrorism and counter-terrorism. CTC offers diverse regional expertise on counter-terrorism topics and publications covering several relevant actors and groups.