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

Soufan Center

The Soufan Center (TSC) is an independent non-profit organisation offering research, analysis, and strategic dialogue on foreign policy challenges with a particular focus on global security, conflict prevention and resolution, and the rule of law. Their work is underpinned by an emphasis on prevention, mitigation, and a recognition that human rights and human security perspectives are critical to credible, effective, and sustainable solutions. 

Think Tanks and Research Centres

Center for Research and Evidence on Security Threats

The Center for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST) brings together expertise in understanding the psychological and social drivers of the threat, the skills and technologies that enable its effective investigation, and the protective security measures that help counter the threat in the first place. CREST offers projects on CVE, Cyber Actors, Disinformation, VE, Radicalisation and Risk Assessment.

Think Tanks and Research Centres

Institut Français des Relations Internationales

The Institut Français des Relations Internationales (IFRI) brings together a multi-national team divided into 10 research units with a regional focus. IFRI’s policy-oriented research strives to shed light on international events and put them in perspective. It is primarily useful for political and economic decision-makers as well as academics, opinion leaders, and civil society representatives. IFRI's counter-terrorism research focuses on strategic thinking from a European perspective.

Think Tanks and Research Centres

Society for Terrorism Research

The Society for Terrorism Research is an international, multi-disciplinary organisation of theoretical and empirical researchers whose mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of terrorism and political violence through annual conferences, events and articles in our peer-reviewed journal.

Think Tanks and Research Centres

Centre for Asymmetric Threats and Terrorist Studies

The Centre for Asymmetric Threats and Terrorist Studies (CATS) is a national center within the Swedish Defence University tasked with developing and disseminating knowledge about asymmetric threats within the context of societal security and resilience. Through research, analysis and training, CATS concentrates on terrorism and intelligence studies, as well as cyber and influence operation.

Think Tanks and Research Centres

International Institute for Justice and Rule of Law

The International Institute for Justice and Rule of Law (IIJ) pursues its mission by designing and delivering tailored capacity-building programmes and activities that help governments and practitioners address – in a practical, effective and collaborative manner – the evolving and multifaceted nature of contemporary terrorism and related transnational crime. The Institute addresses issues of rule of law responses to terrorism and impunity related to terrorism-related offences. 

Think Tanks and Research Centres

TMC Asser Institute

The T.M.C. Asser Institute conducts fundamental and independent policy-oriented research and organises critical and constructive reflection on international and European legal developments, at the interface of academia, legal practice and governance. TMC Asser investigates issues of counter-terrorism related to the rule of law and capacity building through publications, events and specialised training. 

Think Tanks and Research Centres

Centre for Strategic International Studies

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, non-profit policy research organisation dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address the world’s greatest challenges. CSIS offers projects and publications on patterns in global terrorism and the evolution of CT practices today. 

Think Tanks and Research Centres

International Crisis Group

The International Crisis Group is an independent organisation working to prevent wars and shape policies to build a more peaceful world. They engage directly with various conflict actors to seek and share information and encourage intelligent action for peace. Their work informs counter-terrorism experts for policy discussions, highlights opportunities for effective early action, guides media coverage and draws attention to under-reported conflicts and humanitarian emergencies.