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Land warfare - terrorism 'Collateral Damage?': The War on Terror and New Security Challenges in the Caucasus and Central Asia This web site provides access to the full text of a conference paper by Anar Ahmadov which was delivered at the UK Political Studies Association annual conference, University of Lincoln 5-8 April 2004. The paper examines the impact of the US foreign policy 'war against terrorism' on security, terrorism and the rise of radical Islam in the nations of Central Asia and the Caucasus (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan). This paper is in pdf format and so requires access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use.
no title available no description supplied 11 September 2001 : The Response This is the full text pdf House of Commons Research Paper, published on the 3rd October 2001 by the International Affairs and Defence Section of the House of Commons Library. It examines the response by America, Britain and the rest of the world to the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001. It contains background information on the Al-Qaeda network, the Taliban, and Osama Bin Laden; and a detailed insight into the issues and previous conflicts of Afghanistan, Pakistan and the wider region. 11 September : Five Years On This is a BBC News In Depth Special Report. It contains news and analysis on the 11th September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States World Trade Center and Pentagon five years after the event. It looks at how the United States has changed following the terrorist attacks; provides guides on how planes were hijacked and caused the twin towers to collapse; background information on Al Qaeda and its leadership; and the full text and summary of the 9/11 Commission report. 7 July : One Year On This is a BBC News In Depth Special report which looks at the 7th July 2005 terrorist attacks on the London transport system one year after the event. It contains news, analysis and background information on the attacks on the London Underground and a bus and commentary from the survivors. There is also a timeline of the attacks; profiles of the suicide bombers; a guide to what happened and a guide to the failed second attempt on 21st July 2005; and information on the events using audio clips and pictures from the day. 9/11 Commission Report This is the full text pdf version of the report (7.4 Mb). It is the final report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also know as the 9-11 Commission) which was set up to investigate the events surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. It looks at the hijacking of the airliners and the response to the terrorist attacks, the calls for terrorist attacks on America since 1992, the formation and organisation of Al Qaeda, the evolution of counterterrorism and intelligence since the first World Trade Center bombing, responses to Al Qaeda's initial assaults, preparedness and emergency response and the War on Terrorism. A Hundred Osamas: Islamist Threats and the Future of Counterinsurgency This web sites provides access to a United States Strategic Studies Institute publication written by Sherifa Zuhur dated January 2006. This monograph takes its title from President Hosni Mubarak's prediction that American involvement in Iraq would give rise to a "hundred Osamas." The author explores "the new jihad" and the regeneration of Islamist insurgencies and extremist movements in the context of religious and political movements throughout the Muslim world. It describes the contributions of various Islamist leaders to this discourse of extremism and how their strategies of recruitment, retention and engagement function. In contrast, various U.S. responses to extremists are critiqued, and new elements of a counterstrategy are proposed. [Taken from abstract]. The full text is available in PDF format so Adobe Acrobat software will be required in order to read it. A Military Guide to Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century This is reference guide prepared from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence-Threats. Understanding terrorism spans foreign and domestic threats of nation-states, rogue states with international or transnational agent demonstrations, and actors with specific strategies, tactics, and targets. A central aspect of this terrorism guide comprises foreign and domestic threats against the United States of America in a contemporary operational environment. This document provides an introduction to the nature of terrorism and recognition of terrorist threats to US military forces. A common situational awareness by US military forces considers three principal venues: forces that are deployed, forces that are in transit to or from an operational mission, and forces that are primarily installation or institution support. Compiled from open source materials, this handbook promotes a 'Threats' perspective and enemy situational awareness of US strategies and operations in combating terrorism. A More Secure World : Our Shared Responsibility : Report of the Secretary General's High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change Published in December 2004 by the United Nations, this report sets out the UN's vision for collective security in the twenty first century and looks at threats to international security, policies for prevention, response to threats and the use of military force, how the UN can meet 21st century needs, and the future. Part one looks at building a new security consensus including the case for collective security, limits of self protection and sovereignty. Part two looks at collective security and the challenge of prevention including poverty, conflict between and within states, nuclear biological radiological and chemical weapons, terrorism, transnational organised crime and sanctions. Part three coverscolelctive security and the use of force including legality, legitimacy, peacekeeping and post conflict peacebuilding. Part four looks at how to make and organisationally more effective UN. The report is available in English, Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish. Action Against Terrorism: Council of Europe The Council of Europe created this website to provide information on its work in the fight against terrorism after the September 11 2001 attacks. Work of the Committee of Experts in Terrorism is included as well as free access to press releases, resolutions, reports and legal documents relating to counter-terrorism. This covers a wide range of issues including security measures and terrorist funding. Documents are in pdf. Agroterrorism : Threats and Preparedness This is the full text pdf version of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) Report for Congress, RL3251, published in August 2004 and written by Jim Monke, Analyst in Agricultural Policy, Resources, Science and Industry Division. It looks at the national security threat posed by terrorist attacks against agricultural targets (agroterrorism). The chapters cover agriculture as target, federal recognition of agroterrorism threats, possible pathogens that could be used in a plant or animal attack, countering the threat through deterrence and prevention and detection and response, and issues for Congress. Airline Safety Records and Comparisons This site is devoted to recording the safety records of US airlines. It allows users to compare each airline's history of accidents, incidents and near mid-air collisions. This can be done by viewing the five year and one year average tables. The statistics are calculated from data provided by the FAA, NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) and the US Department of Transportation, and the site explains how the calculations are carried out.
no title available no description supplied America Responds to Terrorism Part of the White House's Department of Homeland Security, this site provides information on America's response to terrorism since September 11th. It contains information on presidential action, homeland security strategy, diplomatic, investigative, financial and humanitarian action. There is also a military section which provides an update on the war on terrorism in America and abroad. The site also links to the Department of Homeland Security which gives access to legislation such as the Homeland Security Act. America's Day of Terror This is a BBC News special report on the 11th September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America. It contains an overview of events including the hijackings of aeroplanes; the World Trade Center attacks and a guide to the Twin Towers; images from the crash zones; eye witness accounts; President Bush's address to the nation; and the 9/11 Commission Report. America's War on Terrorism This site is provided by the Federation of American Scientists, FAS. It provides resources to aid in the analysis of emerging security policy and counter terrorism doctrine which have been brought about as a result of the 11th September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. The site is divided into five topic areas: anti terrorism and the arms trade; information security; strategy and weaponry; technology for training against terror; terrorism and WMD. American Bar Association Task Force on Terrorism and the Law: Report and Recommendations on Military Commissions 2002 This is a copy of a full text report published by the American Bar Association in January 2002. It examines the legal authority of military commissions, focusing specifically on their use to detain terrorist suspects in the light of the 'war against terrorism'. Reference is made to the case of the detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Users should note that the full text is in pdf format and therefore requires access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use. An Phoblacht Republican News This is an Irish political weekly newspaper which provides information on world affairs, in particular Northern Ireland. The archive is searchable and goes back to 1997. There is a link to the Sinn Fein Home Page. Annual Report of International Terrorist Activity 2001 Report provided by the Emergency Response and Research Institute and edited by Jeremy Zakis. The report provides a definition of terrorism, information on September 11, lists of terrorist organisations, an international terrorism situational assessment and terrorist statistics for 2000 and 2001. Anti Terror Measures at US Nuclear Plants Written by Eban Kaplan and published by the Council on Foreign Relations in April 2006. The paper looks at concern over the security of United States nuclear facilities following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It looks at why nuclear plants are attractive targets for terrorists; who is responsible for securing facilities; what security measures are in place and whether they are adequate. Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 : Chapter 24 This Act of Parliament was produced in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. Its aim is to strengthen powers to counter the risk of an international terrorist attack in the UK. It covers terrorist property, freezing orders, disclosure of information, immigration and asylum, race and religion, weapons of mass destruction, security of pathogens and toxins, security of nuclear industry, aviation security, police powers, and the retention of communications data. Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 Review : Report This site provides access to a full text pdf version of the report, HC 100, published in December 2003, and written by the Privy Counsellor Review Committee chaired by the Rt Hon Lord Newton of Braintree. Also known as the Newton Report, this paper examines the emergency legislation passed in response to the international terrorist threat highlighted by the 11 September 2001 terrorist attack, The Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. It raises concern about Part 4 of the Act, which allows the detention of foreign nationals suspected of terrorist involvement without charge - a derogation from the right to liberty under the European Convention on Human Rights. Aviation Security International : the Journal of Airport and Airline Security This bimonthly magazine covers security issues within the aviation industry. Although only subscribers can view the full text of the magazine, there is a considerable amount of content that can be viewed free of charge. This includes the editorial of each issue and 'Airwatch', a record of incidents of hijacks, attempted hijacks, air rage, sabotage and airport attacks. A buyers guide provides details of suppliers of products such as weapons detector devices, access control products and baggage reconciliation equipment. Backgrounder : Hamas Provided by the Council on Foreign Relations, CRF, this site provides a background paper on Hamas, the Palestinian militant group notorious for its suicide bombers and terrorists who operate against Israel and have attacked the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The paper provides an overview of what Hamas is and its origins, who its leaders are, where they operate, their ideology, and the recruitment and training of suicide bombers. Backgrounder : Iraq's Insurgency After Zarqawi Provided by the Council on Foreign Relations in June 2006 and written by Lionel Beehner, this paper looks at the implications of the death of Abu Musab al Zarqawi the leader of the al Qaeda foreign contingent of the insurgency in post war Iraq. It looks at the impact Zarqawis death could have on the insurgency; how he was viewed by radical muslims; the hierarchy of Zarqawi's terrorist network; how US led counterterrorism strategy could change; and how his death will affect the new Iraqi government. The site links to related material including a podcast on the legacy of Zarqawi, a profile of Zarqawi and news briefings. BBC News : In Depth : Bali Terror Attack News site on the terrorist attacks on a nightclub area of Kuta, Bali on 12th October 2002. The bombing was aimed at a popular nightspot amongst foreign tourists and killed over two hundred people. The site provides information on the bombings, the bombing suspects and their trials and their suspected involvement in Islamic militant group Jemaah Islamiah. There is also a resource on Indonesia's flashpoints, which explains regional rebellions and conflicts and a factfile on Indonesia's Muslim militant groups. BBC News : In Depth : London Attacks This site provides the latest news and information on the terrorist attacks on the London underground trains and bus on the 7th July 2005 and the subsequent investigations into the bombings. It contains news and analysis, eye witness accounts, images, worldwide reactions and information on the intelligence operations to establish what happened and which organisation was responsible for the attacks on the UK. BBC News : In Depth : Madrid Train Attacks This site provides information and the latest news and investigations on the terrorist attack on four trains in Madrid, Spain on the 11th March 2004. The site provides a summary and timeline of events and a map of the stations that were affected. It contains eye witness and accounts and the debates on which organisation is likely to have been responsible for the attacks - Islamic militants which could be linked to Al Qaeda or the Basque separatist group, ETA. BBC News : In Depth : UK on Terror Alert This site provides the latest news and headlines on the threat of terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, terrorism countermeasures and British national security. Stories covered are; security in the sky, which includes the debate on air marshalls; justice and legislation, which encompasses news on the proposed tougher anti-terror laws; background and analysis. The articles also link to related web sites outside of the BBC. Bearers of Global Jihad? Immigration and National Security After 9/11 This is the full text pdf version of the monograph written by Robert S. Leiken, published in 2004. It provides an analysis of the relationship between immigration and terrorism in the United States and western Europe. The chapters look at the convergence of immigration and national security, Islamism and Jihadism, Islamic networks, Jihad and immigration in western Europe, post September 11th measures and revived dangers in western Europe, and policy issues. Beyond Aviation : The Emerging Ground Transportation Security Market This is a Convergent Security Group Market Report written by Scott Greiper and Mark Sauter and published in September 2006 by Legend Merchant Group (LMG) and GrayDome Partners, LLC (GrayDome). It looks at the national security threats to the United States ground transportation system and infrastructure including railways, mass transit and trucking which forms the backbone of the economy of the US. It provides an industry overview; looks at the terrorist threat; security spending; market dynamics; product and technology solutions; and solution providers. Biosecurity: Limiting Terrorist Access to Deadly Pathogens This web site provides access to the full text of a paper by Jonathan B. Tucker which was published by the United States Institute for Peace in November 2003. The paper examines the potential threat of terrorist threats from biological agents and biological weapons in the wake of events of September 11, 2001. It then assesses US and international measures and legislation to prevent terrorist access to them. It should be noted that the full text is in pdf format and so requires access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use. Bounding the Global War on Terrorism This pdf report was written by Dr Jeffrey Record, and published by the US Army War College, Security Studies Institute in December 2003. The report examines the three years of the War on Terror, since its inception in September 2001. It focuses on three areas; the American administraion's postulation of the terrorist threat, the scope and feasability of the United States' war aims, and the war's fiscal, political and military sustainability. The author calls for a bounding of the war on terror and reducing its scope to more accurately reflect US security interests and to bring clarity and clear objectives to the mission. Britain and the Fight Against International Terrorism (2000) This is one of the 'Focus International' series of briefings from the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). It is freely available to download from the Web site as an 11 page Adobe Acrobat PDF file. This briefing outlines the main principles underpinning Britain’s counter terrorism policy. It discusses topics such as hostage-taking, kidnapping, Lockerbie, Northern Ireland and the changing international face of terrorism. The purpose and progress of the Terrorism Bill 1999 are also briefly summarised and a list of United Nations and European conventions addressing terrorism is included. This briefing is an update of an earlier FCO document, Combating International Terrorism (1998). Brunel Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies The BCISS is Britain's first academic intelligence research and policy centre; based within the Brunel Business School at Brunel University it was established in 2003. The centre provides an academic forum for the study of intelligence programmes and institutions worldwide. The web site provides details about the aims of the group, its research team, reports and publications and current projects. Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies The Center's aim is to increase national and international awareness of medical and public health threats caused by biological weapons, and is a part of the Schools of Medicine and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. The site contains information about the Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies, biological agents fact sheets, events and news. It also has a library with full text links to reports, congressional testimonies, book reviews, a bibliography of recommended reading, and internet links to other sites of interest. Center for Defense Information : Terrorism Program This is a site designed to provide information on the United States War on Terrorism. It provides news on terrorism prevention, threat warnings, foreign terrorist organisations and updates on Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. It contains full-text papers on the response to terrorism, information on terrorist networks, details of known terrorist organisations, American foreign policy, and homeland security policies and legislation. Center for Defense Information Organisation whose research is based on promoting awareness of security related issues through providing information on subjects such as security policy, strategy, weapon systems and military operations. The site contains full text research papers on US and European defence policy, terrorism, the arms trade, international conflicts, nuclear proliferation and peacekeeping. The site also links to the full text of its journal the Defense Monitor. Center for Nonproliferation Studies : Chemical and Biological Weapons Resource Page The Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) based at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, is a United Sates non governmental organisation devoted to research and training on nonproliferation issues in order to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction. This site provides resources on chemical and biological weapons proliferation and terrorism. From these sections relevant articles, papers and reports from other web sites are grouped together. There is also access to CNS publications which provides details of books, full text occasional papers and Nonproliferation Review articles. It has a large list of chemical and biological weapons and WMD terrorism web links, and also links to the CNS main web page. Center for the Study of Bioterrorism : Institute for Biosecurity : Saint Louis University School of Public Health This site is provided by the Saint Louis University School of Public Health. It contains resources on category A agents including anthrax, smallpox, plague, botulism, tularemia and VHF. The resources for each agent include quick reference guides and fact sheets, education and training, internet resources, news and journal articles, official remarks and reports and key documents. There are also sections on ricin, general bioterrorism, and chemical, radiological and nuclear terrorism. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response Provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, this site contains information on agents, diseases and other threats with a focus on bioterrorism, chemical emergencies, radiation emergencies, mass casualties, natural disasters and severe weather, and recent outbreaks and incidents such as avian flu. The sections contain information, factsheets and full text documents for the general public and health professionals. The bioterrorism and chemical emergency sections contain alphabetical listings of agents including anthrax, plague, nerve gases, ricin and sarin. This site is also available in Spanish. Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) The Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence was founded in 1994 at the University of St Andrews. It aims to investigate the roots of political violence, and to develop a body of theory covering its various elements. The Centre also aims to study the impact of violence and responses to it at societal, governmental and international levels. Full text articles on terrorism and political violence are to be found in the publications section. Chemical and Biological Arms Control Institute (CBACI) Based in Washington DC, the CBACI's aim is to provide training, programs and publications based on addressing global security and stability challenges. Its focus is on banning chemical and biological weapons. The site offers full text publications on nuclear biological and chemical terrorism, including the CBACI report Bioterrorism in the United States: Threat, Preparedness, and Response. CNN In Depth Special : War Against Terror News site providing information on the United States War on Terror. It contains information about September 11 and its aftermath. It also has details on the offensive in Afghanistan, including a section focused on Afghanistan which includes a history of the country and maps. There are also reports from the battlefield including pictures and details of Operation Anaconda and a map of military activity. Comprehensive Risk Analysis and Management Network Provided by the Center for Security Studies at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology or ETH Zurich and run in cooperation with international partners in Sweden, Norway and Austria, the CRN is a Swiss and Swedish Internet and workshop initiative for international discussion on national security risks and vulnerabilities, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency preparedness. The web site provides details on research and activities; full text publications on risk analysis and management, critical infrastructure protection, biological terrorism and societal security and crisis management; and risk definitions and links to further related web sites. Conflict Archive on the Internet (CAIN) This is a multimedia database of information resources related to Northern Ireland conflict, politics and society. The archive goes back to 1968 and includes topics on issues and effects, research directories and the background to the conflict. Key events include hunger strikes, the peace process, Bloody Sunday, the Omagh bomb and the Sunningdale agreement. Key issues include violence, parades, politics and the media. Confronting Passive Sponsors of Terrorism This report is published by the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution and was written by Daniel L. Byman. It is designated Analysis Paper no. 4 and was published in February 2005. The report argues that for many terrorist groups, a state’s tolerance of or passivity toward their activities is often as important to their success as any deliberate assistance they receive. It analyses four countries that have passively supported, or at least tolerated, terrorism - Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Greece and the United States. The full report is available in PDF format. Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific The Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) is a non-governmental organisation. Its main concern is with promoting research and dialogue in matters relating to international security in the Asia Pacific region. This includes matters like coverage of nuclear security, terrorism and transnational crime. Countries covered include: Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Korea. The web site provides details on the aims of the body, its membership and activities. It also includes the text of its newsletters from 1994 to present,conference reports lists of publications and details of ongoing research. Counter Terrorism Committee The Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) is a body of the United Nations which is made up of states of the UN Security Council. It was established after the September 11 attacks, and its aim is to promote national and international counter-terrorism actions and legislation. The web site has press releases, full text reports, resolutions and statements. Reports include those on UN nations measures taken to comply with UN terrorism resolutions covering anti-terrorist laws. Counter Terrorism in Somalia : Losing Hearts and Minds? This is the full text pdf version of International Crisis Group Africa Report No. 95, published on 11th July 2005. The report looks at the rise of an independent jihadi network in Mogadishu from 2003, which is believed to have links to Al Qaeda and the US led counter terrorism response. Since the formation of the new Transitional Federal Government (TFG) for Somalia, in October 2004, tensions between terrorists and counter-terrorist operatives in Mogadishu have increased and the country is at risk of further jihadism and extreme violence unless the root causes of the conflict are tackled. The report looks at the new jihadis; the Somaliland killings; the Al Qaeda connections and Mombasa attacks; international relations with the US and Ethiopia; terrorist attacks; and public perceptions of the counter terrorist operations and engaging with the public, civil society organisations and moderate Islamist groups. Countering Bioterrorism : The Role of Science and Technology Provided by the National Academies Press, this site provides access to the full text report written by the Panel on Biological Issues and the Committee on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism, published in 2002. The report is excerpted from Making the Nation Safer: The Role of Science and Technology in Countering Terrorism, and looks at: intelligence, detection, surveillance and diagnosis of biological agents in the environment; prevention, response and recovery to bioterrorism threats and attacks; and policy and implementation. Countering International Terrorism : The United Kingdom's Strategy This is the full text pdf version of Cm 6888; the UK Government's report on UK policy and strategy towards counter terrorism, published in July 2006. It outlines the threat from Islamist extremists and the response including preventing terrorism by tackling the radicalisation of individuals, pursuing terrorists and their sponsors, protecting UK interests at home and overseas, preparing for the consequences, and the response to the developing threat including the provision of resources. It then outlines the United Kingdom's strategy which is available to the public and provides details of the threat and its characteristics; the response; methods to prevent terrorism; disrupting international terrorists and their operations; protection of the public, national services and interests overseas; and ensuring that the UK is ready to respond in the case of a terrorist attack. Counterterrorism in African Failed States: Challenges and Potential Solutions This web site provides access to a United States Strategic Studies Institute publication by Thomas Dempsey dated April, 2006. Terrorist groups operating in Sub-Saharan Africa failed states have demonstrated the ability to avoid the scrutiny of Western counterterrorism officials, while supporting and facilitating terrorist attacks on the United States and its partners. The potential acquisition of nuclear weapons by terrorists makes terrorist groups operating from failed states especially dangerous. U.S. counterterrorism strategies largely have been unsuccessful in addressing this threat. A new strategy is called for, one that combines both military and law enforcement efforts in a fully integrated counterterrorism effort, supported by a synthesis of foreign intelligence capabilities with intelligence-led policing to identify, locate, and take into custody terrorists operating from failed states before they are able to launch potentially catastrophic attacks. [Taken from abstract]. The full text is available in PDF format so Adobe Acrobat will be required in order to read it. CSIS Features : Terrorism War Update This site is provided by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and provides access to full text papers and analysis by Anthony H. Cordesman on the War on Terrorism, security challenges, the war in Afghanistan and the hunt for Al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden. Currents and Crosscurrents of Radical Islamism This is the full text pdf version of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, CSIS, Transatlantic Dialogue on Terrorism report written by Daniel Benjamin, Aidan Kirby and Julianne Smith and published in April 2006. It is the culmination of opinions gathered over the course of three international conferences which examined issues associated with the current state of the radical Islamic threat held in Berlin, June 2005, Washington D.C, September 2005 and The Hague, December 2005. Topics covered include the challenge of integration; local grievances and global jihad; Al Qaeda and Jemaah Islamiyah; terrorist use of the Internet; suicide bombers; Iraq's jihadists; transatlantic international relations; and the European Union counter terrorism response. Defend America Provided by the United States Department of Defense, this site offers the latest news on the War on Terror. It provides information on the war in Afghanistan, Bin Laden and the Al Qaeda terrorist network. There is also a database which provides information on the military systems and equipment being used to combat terrorism. It is posible to subscribe to the site to receive free daily email stories. Detainees at Guantanamo Bay: Department of Defense This is an official web site of the US government. It provides access to Department of Defense information about individuals held in detention at Guantanamo Bay (Camp X- Ray), Cuba, as suspected terrorists, as part of the war against terrorism. It includes access to fact sheets on the prison and the nature of their detention as well as recent press releases and photographs relating to them. Diplomacy Monitor Diplomacy Monitor is maintained by the St Thomas University School of Law and provides real time tracking of Internet published diplomacy documents worldwide. This includes materials from major international organisations, including the United Nations and European Union and individual national governments. Materials covered include: press releases, communiques, speeches, statements, papers and reports. The site may be browsed or searched by region or topic. Topics on the site include: international trade, human rights, refugees, international security and terrorism, decolonisation and drug control. Key conflicts covered include: Congo, Afghanistan, North Korea, Middle-East Arab- Israeli Conflict and wars in Africa. Discouraging Terrorism : Some Implications of 9/11 Written by the Panel on Understanding Terrorists in Order to Deter Terrorism, Center for Social and Economic Studies. The report focuses on Islamic terrorists and looks at the question of what are terrorist's motives and what do they value. It then goes on to suggest methods of deterring terrorists. ECAAR (Economists Allied For Arms Reduction) The ECAAR is an independent group of US economists who conduct research on the economics of warfare. They aim to promote peaceful resolution of conflicts worldwide. The web site provides access to information on the aims of the body and its current activities. It includes access to recent newsletters and some full text working papers. These include economic analyses of specific conflicts, the economic cost of terrorism, the economics of the Iraq war 2003 and the war against terrorism and critical discussion of US defence and foreign policy economics. Electronic Legal Resources on International Terrorism The United Nations Office for Drug and Crime (UNODC) has created a comprehensive database containing counter-terrorism conventions, national criminal laws and case laws relating to terrorism. The database contains model laws, legislative guides and legal tools to assist in adopting the legislation required to implement the global legal framework against terrorism. The database contains: + legal resources section including full texts of Security Council and General Assembly documents on terrorism and jurisprudence of international courts on terrorism. + National legal resources which includes legislation from more than 190 countries. + Links to other databases, model laws, treaties and practical guides developed by United Nations bodies and other international organizations. Search options are by keyword, country and criterion. Source: United Nations Office for Drug and Crime (via UN Pulse) Emergency Net News Provided by the Emergency Response and Research Institute, this news site covers crisis, conflicts and disasters. It groups articles into events, for example, recent terrorist attacks. It also provides links from these articles to related information. It has links to further news sources such as BBC On-line and the New York Times. Emergency Response and Research Institute Counter-Terrorism Archive (ERRI) This site provides a summary of terrorism events, groups and their strategies throughout the world. It contains news articles on terrorism, links to other relevant websites, pictures and diagrams of explosives, histories of terrorist leaders including Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden, and lists terrorist activities by continent. It is also possible to access the Emergency Response and Research Institute index from this page. EmergencyNet Provided by the Emergency Response and Research Institute (ERRI). This page covers crisis, conflict and emergency service news, analysis and reference information. Subjects covered include military operations, infectious diseases, counter terrorism operations, hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction, and disaster operations. End Terrorism Forum Archive Established by the Global Learning Group The End Terrorism Forum was established in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Its purpose was to discuss the security lessons learned, and means of avoiding future terrorism worldwide. The archive contains around 70 messages posted between September and December 2001. They provide an interesting insight into initial reaction to the outrage to the event and discussion of the role of the media and educational initiatives in reducing future terrorist threats. FACSNET : The War on Terrorism Provided by the Foundation of American Communications (FACS), an indepenedent not-for-profit educational organisation that provides background resources for journalists to enable quality reporting and news information. This particular site is devoted to the War on Terror. The site includes papers from a FACS conference on terrorism which brought together experts on foreign policy, bioterrorism and risk; discussions on the Office of Homeland Defense and its creation; information on terrorist groups and their agendas; US foreign policy and the Middle East; the cultural and religious context to terrorism; national security and civil rights and remembering September 11 2001. Federation of American Scientists Intelligence Resource Program Guide to intelligence resources and directory of entry points to related resources. This site provides information on selected resources on intelligence policy, structure, function, organisation and operations. It covers terrorism, inteligence systems, threat assessments and current news reports. Final Report of the National Construction Safety Team on the Collapses of the World Trade Center Towers (Draft) This report (September 2005) is from the Federal Building and Fire Safety Investigation of the World Trade Center Disaster and is a draft for public comment. It is the final report on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reconstruction of the collapses of the World Trade Center (WTC) towers, the results of an investigation conducted under the National Construction Safety Team Act. This report describes how the aircraft impacts and subsequent fires led to the collapses of the towers; whether the fatalities were low or high, including an evaluation of the building evacuation and emergency response procedures; what procedures and practices were used in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the towers; and areas in current building and fire codes, standards, and practices that warrant revision. Extensive details are to be found in the 42 companion reports. The final report on the collapse of WTC 7 appears in a separate report. Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism : Second Report of Session 2002-03 This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report, HC196 (incorporating HC 1196 session 2001-02), published in December 2002. This report follows on from an interim report on the UK Government response to the September 11 2001 terrorist attacks (HC 384 session 2001-02). It looks at; multilateral developments since June 2002 including EU and NATO actions against terrorism; developments in US foreign policy; an assessment of Al Qaeda; the threat from Iraq; disarming Iraq; the possibility of military action against Iraq; and the War on Terrorism including developments in the Arab world, Arab-Israeli conflict and Afghanistan. Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism : Seventh Report of Session 2001-02 : Report, Together with Proceedings of the Committee, Minutes of Evidence and Appendices This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report, HC384, published in June 2002. It questions why the September 11 2001 terrorist attacks were not forseen and prevented. It then goes on to look at the phases of the war on terror; Phase I from the terrorist attacks to the overthrow of the Taliban, 11 September - 14 November 2001; and Phase II after the fall of the Taliban, 14 November 2001. Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism : Seventh Report of Session 2003-04 This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report, HC 441-I, pubished on 29th July 2004. It is part of a continuing assessment on the War on Terrorism and it follows on from previous reports which look at the international terrorist threat (HC 81 session 2003-04, HC 405 session 2002-03, HC 196 session 2002-03 and HC 384 session 2001-02). Topics covered include; post-war Iraq including the security situation, weapons of mass destruction, reconstruction, and political developments; Afghanistan including the political situation, reconstruction and security; Pakistan and its cooperation in the war against terrorism and nuclear proliferation; the Russian Federation including its commitment to the war on terrorism and the situation in Chechnya; the Israel Palestine conflict including the Road Map for peace; International law and the war on terror; and International cooperation to tackle terrorism. Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism : Tenth Report of Session 2002-03 This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report, HC 405, pubished in July 2003. It follows on from two previous reports which look at the international terrorist threat (HC 196 session 2002-03 and HC 384 session 2001-02) and HC 813-I The Decision to go to War in Iraq. It looks at the period January to June 2003 and covers; the threat from Iraq including weapon inspections, the decision to go to war, and the immediate postwar period; the FCO's response to international terrorism including efforts to disable Al Qaeda and related terrorist networks; and the War on Terror including the Israel-Palestine conflict, reform in teh Arab world, UK and US relations, and developing alternatives to regime change. Foreign Policy Aspects of the War Against Terrorism This is the full text pdf version of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee Report, HC 573, incorporating HC 904-I, published on 2nd July 2006. The chapters cover; the ongoing threat from terrorism including the international threat, developments in al Qaeda, public diplomacy and human rights in Guantanamo Bay; Saudi Arabia; the United Arab Emirates; Israel and Palestine; Iraq; Iran; Afghanistan; and non proliferation. The conclusions of the report are that al Qaeda remains a serious threat to the United Kingdom and its interests and that the security situation in post war Iraq has proved a powerful source of propaganda and training for international terrorists. The report also raises concerns over Iran's involvement in Iraq and its nuclear intentions; and the deterioration in security in Afghanistan. Foreseeable Risk Analysis Center The Foreseeable Risk Analysis Center (FARC) is a US organisation founded in 1991 to provide the public with information on traveller safety and security. The site deals with these issues in several areas, most notably airline security. Fourth-Generation War and Other Myths This web site provides access to a United States Strategic Studies Institute publication written by Antulio Echevarria dated November 2005. Fourth Generation War (4GW) emerged in the late 1980s, but has become popular due to recent twists in the war in Iraq, and terrorist attacks worldwide. In brief, the theory holds that warfare has evolved through four generations: 1) the use of massed manpower, 2) firepower, 3) maneuver, and now 4) an evolved form of insurgency that employs all available networks—political, economic, social, military—to convince an opponent's decision makers that their strategic goals are either unachievable or too costly. Further, the theory contends that this last form characterizes the terrorists' way of fighting today. Despite reinventing itself several times, the theory has several fundamental flaws that need to be exposed before it influences U.S. operational and strategic thinking. A critique of 4GW is both timely and important because examining the theory's assumptions exposes significant faults in other popular notions, such as the idea of nontrinitarian war, that might exert damaging influence over U.S. strategy and military doctrine. What we are really seeing in the war on terror and the campaign in Iraq and elsewhere is that the increased "dispersion and democratization of technology, information, and finance" brought about by globalization has given terrorist groups greater mobility and access worldwide. At this point, globalization seems to aid the nonstate actor more than the state, but states still play a central role in the support or defeat of terrorist groups or insurgencies. We would do well to abandon the theory of 4GW altogether, since it sheds very little, if any, light on this phenomenon. [Taken from abstract]. The full text is available in PDF format so Adobe Acrobat software is required in order to read it. Global Trends 2025 : A Transformed World Produced by the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence in 2008, this paper identifies key trends, the factors that drive them, where they seem to be headed, and how they might interact. It uses scenarios to illustrate some of the many ways in which the drivers examined in the study (e.g., globalisation, demography, the rise of new powers, the decay of international institutions, climate change, and the geopolitics of energy) may interact to generate challenges and opportunities for future decisionmakers. The study as a whole is more a description of the factors likely to shape events than a prediction of what will actually happen. Global War on Terrorism: The First 100 Days This website provides access to the full text of a statement issued by the US government in December 2001. It outlines the American response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. This includes information on statistics on the number of casualties; the case against Osama Bin Laden and the Al-Qaeda Network; the stage of progress of the military campaign Operation Enduring Freedom and the war against terrorism; the organisation of the humanitarian aid programme to Afghanistan; the legal basis of the military campaign and anti-terrorist legislative measures in the USA. A copy can be downloaded in pdf. Going to War With the Allies You Have: Allies, Counterinsurgency, and the War on Terrorism This web site provides access to a United States Strategic Studies Institute publication written by Daniel Byman dated November 2005. Washington must recognize that its allies, including those in the security forces, are often the source of counterinsurgency problems as well as the heart of any solution. The author argues that the ally's structural problems and distinct interests have daunting implications for successful U.S. counterinsurgency efforts. The nature of regimes and of societies feeds an insurgency, but the United States is often hostage to its narrow goals with regard to counterinsurgency and thus becomes complicit in the host-nation's self-defeating behavior. Unfortunately, U.S. influence often is limited as the allies recognize that America's vital interests with regard to fighting al-Qa'ida-linked groups are likely to outweigh any temporary disgust or anger at an ally's brutality or failure to institute reforms. Training, military-to-military contacts, education programs, and other efforts to shape their COIN capabilities are beneficial, but the effects are likely to be limited at best. [Taken from abstract]. The full text is available in PDF format so Adobe Acrobat software will be required in order to read it. Government Response to the Intelligence and Security Committee's Report into the London Terrorist Attacks on 7 July 2005 This is the full text pdf version of Cm 6786; the UK government's response to the recommendations and conclusions made by the Intelligence and Security Committee report into the London Terrorist Attacks on 7 July 2005, Cm 6785, published on 11 May 2006. The ISC report looked at security matters related to the terrorist attacks on the London Underground and a bus on the 7th July 2005. This report responds to the conclusions made about what intelligence was known prior to July 2005; the threat level and alert state systems; assessing the threat; and coverage, resources and cooperation. Guardian Unlimited : Special Report : Attack on London This site provides the latest news and information on the terrorist attacks on the London underground trains and bus on the 7th July 2005 and the subsequent investigations into the bombings. It contains comment and analysis, archived articles, audio reports, eyewitness accounts, an interactive guide to terrorist threats in the UK, and details of the political response and investigations. Guardian Unlimited Special Report : Attack on America This site from the electronic version of the Guardian newspaper provides an overview of the events of September 11th 2001, and links to a range of resources and comment. These include interactive guides, photo galleries, information about the victims, reports from foreign correspondents, comment and analysis and travel information. Guardian Unlimited Weblog Special : America at War Site compiling links about the latest news on America's war on terrorism. Contains information on the war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Also contains reports on North Korea and Iran, countries included in President Bush's 'axis of evil'. Hizb ut-Tahrir : Islam's Political Insurgency This is the full text pdf version of the monograph written by Zeyno Baran, published by the Nixon Center in December 2004. It examines the secrutiy threat posed by the spread of radical Islamist ideology and focuses on Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islamiyya, The Islamic Party of Liberation, which it is believed has become the vanguard of the radical Islamist ideology that encourages its followers to commit terrorist acts. The monograph looks at the evolution of HT's Islamist ideology, doctrine, methodology and party structure, HT's radicalisation and its splinter group al-Muhajiroun, the growth of radical Islam ideology in Central Asia and the steps Central Asian governments are taking to combat HT. Home Office : Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism The Office for Security and Counter Terrorism, OSCT, works alongside the police and security services to provide information and advice on counter-terrorism measures in the UK. It is resposnible for developing legislation, ensuring the UK is protected from and able to respond to terrorist incidents. The site contains information on the OSCT and its powers; and guidance, documents, speeches and legislation on terrorism and counter terrorism. Information Warfare Site (IWS) This site is an online resource on a range of subjects from information security to information operations and e-commerce. It contains full text documents, articles, leaflets, links and news on a variety of topics including Information Operations, Military Affiars, Revolution in Military Affairs and C4I, Intelligence and Terrorism. The site also links to mailing lists, book reviews and event listings. Intelligence and Security Committee : Report into the London Terrorist Attacks on 7 July 2005 This is the full text pdf version of the Intelligence and Security Committee report, Cm 6785, published on 11 May 2006. The report is the result of an investigation into intelligence and security matters related to the terrorist attacks on the London Underground and a bus on the 7th July 2005. The report looks at the pre July context including the UK government's counter terrorism strategy, the nature and limitations of intelligence, security service investigations and the threat from Islamist terrorism; whether any intelligence was missed about the attackers and their plans that could have prevented it from happening; the lowering of the threat level in May 2005 and problems with the alert state system; assessment of the threat and coverage of the threat. International Center for Terrorism Studies : The Potomoc Institute The International Center For Terrorism Studies (ICTS) is based at the Potomac Institute which is an independent public policy think tank. It researches issues relating to international security and counter terrorism. This includes coverage of weapons of mass destruction, bio-terrorism and the use of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons of terrorist organisations. The web site provides information on the aims of the institute and its current activities. International Peace Academy (IPA) The International Peace Academy is an independent institution aiming to promote the prevention and settlement of armed conflicts between and within states by policy research and development. The IPA programs include: peacebuilding and peace implementation; conflict prevention; civilians in war; the United Nations and international terrorism; and security development. Links to full text IPA reports are given. Is It Time For A UK National Security Council? Research paper published by the Joint Services Command and Staff College, written by Major C.R. Warner. The paper looks at whether the UK should be following the United States by also having a National Security Council. The paper looks at the changes that would need to be made to the governemnt structure to support it. Jane's Intelweb This site provides the Terrorism Watch Report (TWR) and Intelligence Watch Report (IWR). These publications track and monitor international terrorist groups and insurgency movements, intelligence communities, economic espionage and computer security issues. Certain areas of the site are only available to members, but samples of the reports are available. Joint Forces Staff College Library Terrorism Hotlinks Provided by the Joint Forces Staff College Library, Norfolk, VA, this site brings together websites that provide documentation on terrorism. There is a summary about each site and a link to them. Legislation Related to the Attack of September 11, 2001 This site is provided by the Library of Congress THOMAS service, which provides legislative information freely to the public. It was created following the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America in order to keep the public informed of changes to American legislation related to the terrorist attacks and counter terrorism laws. The site contains the full text of Bills and Resolutions signed into law and cover intelligence, aviation security, bioterrorism, border security and authorisation for the use of military force; Legislation with Floor Action including the Financial Anti Terrorism Act, Homeland Security Information Sharing Act, and the Port and Maritime Security Act of 2001; and Legislation without Floor Action including Preparedness Against Domestic Terrorism Act of 2001, and the Dirty Bomb Prevention Act. There is legislation from September 2001 to the end of October 2001. Libya Special Weapons: Federation of American Scientists This site on Libya weapons is maintained by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). It provides access to brief information on Libya's weapons of mass destruction (chemical, biological and nuclear) capability and programmes. It includes statements relating to the December 2003 decision by Colonel Gadafi to dismantle the programme. Links are provided to related sites. London Prepared Part of the UK government's Preparing for Emergencies initiative, this site provides public information and advice specifically on London's preparations for and responses to major incidents and emergencies. It contains the full text of London's Strategic Emergency Plan, which outlines the plans on which London's resilence is based and provides synopsis of key plans such as Command and Control Protocol, the Communication Protocol, the Mass Fatalities plan, the large-scale evacuation framework and the Site Clearance plan. There is also information on the London Resilience Team, anti terrorism public advice, advice for businesses, and links to information on preparation and prevention. Madrid 3/11: Time Magazine This is a special issue of current affairs magazine Time. It contains several articles which discuss the Madrid train bombings of March 2004. These include coverage of the terrorist attacks, discussions of the possible suspects (Al-Qaeda and ETA)and analysis of terrorism in Spain and railway security in Europe. The materials were published several days after the attacks. Madrid Bombing: CNN Special Report This site by the CNN news service provides coverage of the March 2004 Madrid terrorist attacks. It provides access to news headlines, video footage, eye- witness accounts and images of the bombing. It also includes background analysis on its impact on the Spanish 2004 elections. Also provided is background information on terrorism and terrorist groups in Spain, including ETA and Al-Qaeda. Making the Nation Safer : The Role of Science and Technology in Countering Terrorism Written by the Committee on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism, National Reasearch Council, in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks on America. Published by the National Academy Press, this electronic book looks at the United States' vulnerability to terrorist attack. It discusses approaches for reducing the vulnerability of key infrastructure and improving homeland security. Topics covered include; nuclear and radiological threats, human and agricultural health systems, toxic chemicals and explosive materials, information technology, energy systems, transport systems, and cities and fixed infrastructure. Mapping the Global Future : Report of the National Intelligence Council's 2020 Project This site provides access to full text pdf and html versions of the Report, NIC 2004-13, published in December 2004. The report is based on consultations with worldwide non governmental experts and looks at global trends, evolving world developments and possible futures. The chapters look at the contradictions of globalisation, the changing geopolitical landscape, new challenges to governance, and pervasive insecurity which includes internal conflicts and transnational terrorism. The site also links to two previous NIC reports, Global Trends 2010 (revised November 1997) and Global Trends 2015 (December 2000). Military Intelligence This site provides links to US military intelligence web sites. It has links to Department of Defense agencies; military agencies; command, control, communications, (computers), intelligence (C3I, C4I) centres; and military intelligence organisations. It also provides links to full text military intelligence documents, historical intelligence sites, and further research aids. It is also possible to link to subject portals on economic intelligence and strategic intelligence which contains further information on historical links, espionage, satellites, terrorism and laws. Military Policy Awareness Links : Pakistan MiPALs are published by the National Defense University for the Military Education Research Library Network, MERLN. It provides links to full text documents and resources with a primary focus on United States military policy towards Pakistan. The topics covered include general background information; United States policy; current news; human rights and refugees; the Kashmir crisis; nuclear arms race; politics and government; War on Terrorism; research and analysis; news sources and online journals; and web gateways. The MiPAL can be browsed or searched. Military Policy Awareness Links : Terrorism MiPALs are published by the National Defense University for the Military Education Research Library Network, MERLN. It provides links to full text documents and resources with a primary focus on United States counter terrorism strategy. The topics covered include general background information; government and defence policy; background documents; current news; international organisations; terrorist acts, financing, ideology and group and leader profiles; research and analysis including reports from the Government Accountability Office, Congressional Research Service, and RAND; news sources and online journals; and web gateways. The MiPAL can be browsed or searched and an RSS feed is available. Ministry of Defence : United Kingdom’s Future Nuclear Deterrent Capability This gives access to a UK National Audit Office Report dated November 2008. The report takes an initial look at the Ministry of Defence’s (the Department’s) programme for implementing the Government’s decision to maintain the United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent capability beyond the life of the current Trident system. The programme is at an early stage with the Department currently engaged in a two-year concept phase, focused on the new class of submarine, which is due to finish in September 2009. This phase will establish the principal design parameters of the submarines and consider how to deliver other aspects such as manning, training and infrastructure. Other work is focused on assembling the information necessary to inform decisions on whether and how it may be necessary to refurbish or replace the current nuclear warhead that are expected to be necessary in the next Parliament. Our report therefore focuses on the major risks to delivery as they currently stand, and the actions that the Department is taking to manage those risks. [Taken from abstract]. The full text is available in PDF format so Adobe Acrobat software is required in order to read it. MIPT Terrorism Bibliography This site provides access to a searchable bibliography of references to terrorism. The list has been compiled by the National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism. It includes books, journal articles, pamphlets and government publications, the majority of which have been published from the mid 1990s to the present day. The bibliography may be searched or browsed by subject. Most of the entries have annotations on subject content. All areas of terrorism are covered and topics include: the war against terrorism, the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Al-Qaeda, Bin Laden, counter-terrorist actions, terrorism and nuclear weapons, and United States counter terrorist foreign policy. National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States Also known as the 9-11 Commission, the Commission was created in 2002 by congressional legislation to investigate the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. The site provides information on the Commission and its remit; details of public hearings including full transcripts and video footage of the hearings; staff statements and press releases. The complete 9/11 Commision Report is available in PDF format (7.5 MB) and also available in smaller PDF sections at the website. The subjects of hearings have included intelligence and the War on Terrorism, emergency preparedness, counter-terrorism policy, and law enforcment and the intelligence community which included a detailed investigation into the terrorist threat in 2001 and what the intelligence services were doing to address the threat. National Counterterrorism Center Chronology of Significant International Terrorism for 2004 This is the full text pdf version of the NCTC report, published on 27th April 2005. It provides a timeline of significant terrorist incidents that occurred throughout 2004; each incident provides the date and place of attack, brief details and whether any terrorist groups claimed responsibility. The report also provides statistics on significant international terrorism in 2004 including total attacks and total associated dead by region; total victims by type of victim and region; methods used such as suicide bomb, armed attack and kidnapping; total terrorist attacks involving a US citizen or US facility by region; methods used in attacks involving US citizens or facilities; the share of attacks involving US interests of the total number of international terrorist attacks; and the share of US victims of the total number of all victims of international terrorist attacks. National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism Library This site provides access to the MIPT Library, which aims to be a clearing house for terrorism related information. It provides access to full text reports, studies, books and journals and can be browsed by subject or searched. Subject categories covered include agricultural terrorism, Al Qaeda, anthrax, aviation security, chemical and biological weapons and defence, critical infrastructure protection, emergency management, lessons learned, national security, Oklahoma City bombing, September 11th, training, the World Trade Centre and terrorism prevention. National Security Strategy of the United Kingdom : security in an interdependent world The first UK National Security Strategy document is intended to address and manage security challenges and underlying drivers, both immediately and in the longer term, to safeguard the nation. The document includes an appreciation of how national security has changed from a traditional focus on foreign, defence and security policies to include threats to individual citizens through terrorism and to the British way of life including such things as transnational crime, pandemics and flooding. National Strategy for Combatting Terrorism Provided by the National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism, MIPT, this is a full text pdf report published in September 2006. It outlines the United State's strategy for winning the War on Terror, and builds on the February 2003 National Strategy for Combatting Terrorism and the March 2006 National Security Strategy. It covers the realities of the War on Terror; the terrorist enemy; strategic vision for the War on Terror including the long term approach of advancing effective democracy and the short term approach of preventing attacks, denying WMD and support of rogue states to terrorists, and denying terrorists control of nations; and institutionalising strategy for long term success. New Zealand Aviation Security Service This service is involved in several activities, such as the screening of international departing passengers and their baggage for dangerous items, access controls and searching international aircraft for security purposes. The site provides information about its role and history, structure and legislation, goals and performance, external relations, airport security news (Auckland Aiport's security bulletin) and links to related sites and frequently asked questions (FAQ). Office of Anti-Terrorism Assistance The US government runs the Office of Anti-Terrorism Assistance and offers training to foreign law enforcement professionals in techniques relating to counter-terrorism. Its web site provides information on its purpose and recent activities. It includes access to recent press releases and annual reports. These reports provide details of US foreign aid programmes and international assistance in counter- terrorism training. Some parts of the site require registration to access training information. Operation Enduring Freedom and the Conflict in Afghanistan : An Update This paper follows on from the House of Commons Research Paper, 11 September 2001 : The Response, and is available in pdf format. The paper provides an examination of the military objectives and campaigns of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. It examines the situation in Afghanistan, looking at developments on the ground and future political options for Afghanistan and the humanitarian situtation. It also illustrates international views and developments in America and Britain. Passenger Rail Security : Overview of Issues This is a full text pdf version of a CRS Report for Congress, RL32625, written by David Randall Peterman and published in July 2005. It looks at the vulnerability of passenger rail systems to terrorist attack in light of the July 2005 bombings on the London underground trains and the US Department of Homeland Security's national strategy for transportation security. The report looks at the vulnerability of passenger rail systems, security measures that have been taken for passenger rail, industry security spending, risk management, and legislation in the 109th Congress. Patterns of Global Terrorism This report is published annually by the US Department of State. Its purpose is to update Congress on the activities of terrorists worldwide in the previous year. The report is available in full text from 1995 to the current year (2000). It includes overviews of terrorist activities in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. The issue of state sponsored terrorism is analysed, and a chronology of sigificant incidents is available. The report is available in HTML format. Preventing Catastrophic Nuclear Terrorism This site provides access to the full text pdf version of the Council on Foreign Relations Special Report number 11 written by Charles D. Ferguson and published in March 2006. The report discusses the threat of nuclear terrorist attacks and what counterterrorism measures need to be undertaken by the United States and the international community in order to prevent the buying, theft or manufacture of nuclear weapons or nuclear materials. Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 : Chapter 2 This site provides access to the full text of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, published on 14th March 2005. This legislation replaces the power of indefinite detention without trial of foreign nationals suspected of involvement in terrorism, as outlined in the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001: Chapter 24, and replaces it with control orders that can be used against anyone suspected of terrorist involvement regardless of their nationality or terrorist cause. The Act covers the power to make control orders, making of non derogating control orders, arrest and detention, duration of control orders, criminal investigations, and appeals and other proceedings. Prevention of Terrorism Bill : Preliminary Report : Ninth Report of Session 2004-05 : Report and Formal Minutes This site provides access to the full text report written by the House of Lords and House of Commons Joint Committee on Human Rights, HL Paper 61 HC 389, published on 25th February 2005. It is a preliminary consideration of the human rights issues arising from the Prevention of Terrorism Bill and the Home Secretary's Statement to the House on 22nd February 2005; a more detailed analysis will follow. The chapters look at positive aspects from a human rights perspective and also address concerns over human rights compatibility such as: the necessity for 'derogating control orders', which will restrict an individual's liberty; the lack of prior judicial involvement in giving out such orders; the use of a special advocate procedure in deprivation of liberty cases; and the limited judicial control of non-derogating control orders. Prevention of Terrorism Bill This site provides access to the full text of the House of Commons Bill 61, published on 22nd February 2005, in html and pdf format and links to the Explanatory Notes to the Bill, Bill 61-EN, prepared by the Home Office. The Bill provides the Home Secretary the power to place control orders on any individual in order to prevent or control further involvement in terrorism related activity. These orders would be tailored to individuals and may include prohibitions on the possession of certain items, restrictions on movement and communications and requirements on place of abode. The chapters cover the power to make control orders, derogations from the right to liberty, duration and renewal of orders, and appeals relating to derogating and non-derogating orders. Psychology of Terrorism This report was written by Professor Randy Bourn, Associate Professor of the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, University of South Florida, and was published in 2004. The report reviews professional and scientific literature on the psychology of terrorism in order to better understand the motivations and reasons for terrorist behaviour. The chapters look at: the psychological approaches to understanding terrorism including, instinct, drive, social learning, and cognitive theories and biological factors; first generation psychological research on terrorism such as psychoanalytic theory and narcissism; and contemporary psychological research on terrorism. Report of the 7 July Review Committee This site provides access to the findings of the London Assembly 7 July Review Committee's investigation into the July 2005 London bombings, published in June 2006. It looks at the lessons that can be learned from the emergency response to the terrorist attacks. The report praises the acts of bravery of individuals involved in the emergency response but highlights that the systems and equipment that were meant to support rescuers were inadequate. It looks in particular at communications systems which were overwhelmed and makes fifty four recommendations to improve the way that such major incidents are managed. The main Report is available in pdf and rtf formats as are Volume 2 Views and Information from Organisations and Volume 3 Views and Information from Individuals. Report of the Inquiry into Australian Intelligence Agencies Also known as the Flood Report, this site provides access to full text html and pdf versions of the report published in July 2004. It has been written by Mr Philip Flood who was appointed by the Prime Minister to examine intelligence organisations and their assessments in response to a recommendation from the Parliamentary Joint Committee into ASIO, ASIS and DSD (PJCAAD) inquiry into intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction in March 2004. The report looks at Australia's intelligence needs; the intelligence community and how it operates; intelligence assessments and the quality of information used to make the case for going to war in Iraq in March 2003; intelligence on the threat posed by Jemaah Islamiah, the group blamed for the Bali terrorist attacks in 2002; and makes recommendations for reforming Australia's intelligence agencies. Review of Counter-Terrorism Powers : Eighteenth Report of Session 2003-04 : Report Together With Formal Minutes, Appendices and Minutes of Evidence This site provides access to the full text of the House of Lords and House of Commons Joint Committee on Human Rights report, HL Paper 158 HC 713, published on 4th August 2004. It examines the human rights issues arising from the Home Office discussion paper, Counter-Terrorism Powers: Reconciling Security and Liberty in an Open Society, CM 6147, February 2004, which set out the government response to the recommendations made by the Privy Counsellor Review Committee's Report on the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (also known as the Newton Report). This report agrees with the conclusions of the Newton Report; that the indefinite detention of persons suspected of terrorism under Part Four ATCSA 2001 should be replaced with new legislation that deals with all aspects of terrorism regardless of the perpetrator's nationality and that it shouldn't derogate from the European Union Convention on Human Rights. The chapters look at the human rights framework; government evidence of the level of threat from international terrorism; the working of Part 4 ATCSA 2001 in practice; and alternatives to Part 4 ATCSA 2001. RMA Debate Sponsored by the Project on Defense Alternatives, this site is a subject gateway to full text resources on the internet about the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA), information and asymmetric warfare. The site is divided into subjects relating to RMA, U.S. defence transformation, terrorism, information warfare, strategic information warfare, asymmetric warfare and future war. The site links to full-text online books, provides contact details for specialists in this area, links to research sites and provides a bibliography. Rongstad's Worldwide Military Pages This site provides links to a wide range of military sites. These links are grouped into subject areas, which include war and the history of war, the art of war, battles, military news, military books, information warfare, civilian internment, Iraq War, blogs, military web rings, the United States and weapons. Security, Terrorism and the UK This is the full text pdf version of the Chatham House and the Economic and Social Research Foundation ISP/NSC Briefing Paper 05/01 published on 18th July 2005 by the Royal Institute of International Affairs. This is a series of briefing papers produced under the New Security Challenges (NSC) programme. The paper is divided into four parts. The first, Riding Pillion for Tackling Terrorism is a High Risk Policy, written by Frank Gregory and Paul Wilkinson looks at Britain's performance in the War on Terrorism and counter terrorism policy and whether supporting the US-led invasion of Iraq put the UK more at risk from terrorist attack. The second part, Terrorism and Community Resilience - A UK Perspective, written by Bill Durodie, looks at the importance of literature examining human behaviour in disasters to policy makers and emergency planners. The third part written by Adrian Guelke, Whither the Peace Process in Northern Ireland?, looks at the NI peace process. The final and fourth part written by Sarah Oates and titled, Selling Fear? The Framing of Terrorist Threat in Elections, looks at terrorism and security concerns in recent elections. September 11 and the War on Terrorism This web site is provided by King's College London, and contains briefings and papers written by academics from the Department of War Studies, the Defence Studies Department and the International Policy Institute. Topics covered include religious extremist terrorism, the Axis of Evil, international politics, the war on terror and the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. The site also links to BBC News and BBCi History sites on September 11. September 11 Digital Archive This site was created by the American Social History Project / Center for Media and Learning at the City University of New York Graduate Center and the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. It is an electronic media archive of the history of the 11th September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America. It contains first hand accounts from eyewitnesses of the attacks and the aftermath; still images, artworks, photographs and digital art related to the attacks; moving images and video clips of events; audio clips; documents which includes flyers, reports, and interviews; and a portal to online resources and websites. Small Wars Journal This site is a web portal and online resource for small wars researchers. The site provides access to the full text of the journal SWJ Magazine. There is also a reference library which provides access to full text books, articles and web site links on small wars, professional military education, terrorism, insurgency, urban operations, interagency operations, Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Chechnya and the Vietnam War. There is also a listing of useful web sites for researchers in the field of small wars, a suggested reading list, blog and events calendar. Spain train bomb attacks This site is part of the Guardian unlimited website providing an interactive guide to the terrorist attacks in Madrid, Spain on March 11th 2004. There is an interactive map which gives you further information on the train bombings at different train stations during this attack. There is also a link to a special report on Spain and this has further information about the latest terrorist activities in Spain and ETA STARnet : The NATO Science, Technology and Research Network This web site is being developed by the NATO Research and Technology Agency (RTA) Information Management Committee (IMC) and provides access to a virtual library of information. The site is divided into defence related subject nodes which provide access to organisational web sites and Internet based resources within the subject area. The nodes are: Aerospace and Aerospace Related Information Network (ARIN); Defence Against Terrorism Information Node (DTIN); Environmental and Biological Sciences Information Node (EBSIN); Information Science Information Node (INSCIN); Land Based Operations Node (LBON); Naval Marine and Sea Node (NAMAS); and the Resource Planning Node (RESPLAN). Strategic Defence Review : A New Chapter Presented to Parliament by Geoff Hoon, the Secretary of State for Defence, on the 18th July 2002. The White Paper, CM 5566, has been influenced by the September 11th attacks and the war on terror, and sets out how the armed forces will be revamped to cope with global terrorist threats. It recognises the need to enhance the UK's ability to rapidly deploy forces around the world, and to equip them to be able to work effectively alongside US forces. The site provides the full text in pdf format and links to volume II, The Strategic Defence Review : A New Chapter : Supporting Information and Analysis. Strategic Intelligence Links This web site provides access to a directory of links maintained by the Political Science Department, Loyola College. The links cover all aspects of US and international strategic, military and economic intelligence. This includes coverage of the American security services,homeland security, military intelligence organisations, international security services and materials relating to economic espionage. Links are given to government bodies, research institutions and full text legislation, reports and online documents. The latter include coverage of some historical crises such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, intelligence during the Cold War plus materials relating to the war against terrorism and the the 2003 Gulf War against Saddam Hussein and Iraq. Limited annotation on content is provided. Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College The SSI is the United States Army's institute for geostrategic and national security research and analysis, which supports the US Army War College curricula, provides analysis for Army and Department of Defense leadership, and interacts with the wider strategic community. The site provides information on the SSI and its activities; access to full text publications; and full text publications from the Key Strategic Issues List (KSIL), which covers academic research into key issues such as the Global War on Terrorism, national security strategy, landpower employment and force management and leadership. Terrorism : Key Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission and Recent Major Commissions and Inquiries This is a full text pdf version of a CRS Report for Congress written by Richard F. Grimmett and published in August 2004. It looks at the recommendations in the 9/11 Commission Report, the Gilmore Commission, the Bremer Commission, the Joint Inquiry of the House and Senate Intelligence Committees, and the Hart-Rudman Commission. The report is divided into four themes: focus of US international anti-terrorism policy; institutional steps to protect against and prepare for terrorist attacks; intelligence issues; and Congress and oversight issues. Terrorism and National Security : Issues and Trends This is a a full text pdf version of a CRS Issue Brief for Congress, IB10119, written by Raphael Perl and updated in December 2004. The paper examines international terrorist actions and threats and the U.S. policy response. It looks at the recent developments; the War on Terrorism; US policy response and policy tools to combat international terrorism; and the US interagency coordination framework and programme response. This report has been superceded by CRS Report RL33600 'International Terrorism: Threat, Policy, and Response' dated August 2006. Terrorism Incidents and Significant Dates Calendar Provided by the National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT) and Lawson Terrorism Information Center (LTIC), this database provides brief information on terrorism incidents. The databank integrates resources from RAND, CIA, State Dept and OSAC. Terrorism Legislation : Prevention of Terrorism Bill Provided by the UK Home Office, this site provides information on UK government terrorism legislation with a focus on the Prevention of Terrorism Bill, published on 22nd February 2005. The site provides access to the full text of the Bill; the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Mr Charles Clarke's statement to the House; Terrorism Bill background briefing papers; and frequently asked questions (FAQs) on terrorism legislation. It also provides information on the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001 (ATCSA): Part 4 Powers, which will be replaced by the Prevention of Terrorism Bill due to the ruling in December 2004, that it was discriminatory as it only applied to foreign nationals. Terrorism Legislation This is part of the United Kingdom Government's Home Office Web service describing the main UK legislation enacted to aid in combating terrorism. The site links to the full text of the Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT) and the Anti- Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (ATCSA) and provides explanatory notes on certain measures. There is also a note on the scrutiny mechanism provided by Independent Parliamentary Oversight. Background information on issues such as border control and targeting terrorist funds is presented, supported by press releases, reports and details of relevant government publications. Terrorism Watch - Third World Traveler Third world Traveler aim is to post on the Internet excerpts of books and articles that challenge the viewpoint of corporate America about US foreign policy. Its section on terrorist watch includes articles and extracts from authors such as Noam Chomsky and Rabbi Michael Lerner which criticise the foreign policy of President George W. Bush and the war against terrorism. Terrorists and Suicide Attacks This site provides access to a CRS Research report by Audrey Kurth Cronin which was published in August 2003.The report examines the nature and motivation of suicide bombers and suicide attacks by terrorist groups and their potential threat to US security. Topics covered in the report include: the relationship between women and suicide attacks and suicide attacks in Iraq. Recommendations for future policy action are made. Users should note that the paper is in pdf format and therefore requires access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use. The 9/11 Commission Report : Strengths and Weaknesses This is the full text pdf version of the report written by Anthony H. Cordesman and published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in August 2004. It looks at the recommendations outlined in the final report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also know as the 9-11 Commission) which was set up to investigate the events surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States and warns that it has more weaknesses than strengths. The Anthrax Letters : A Medical Detective Story This site provides access to the full text of the book written by Leonard A. Cole and published by Joseph Henry Press (an imprint of the National Academies Press) in 2003. The book is a narrative of the anthrax letter bioterrorism attacks in the United States of America in 2001. It is based on interviews with surviving inhalation-anthrax victims, and the scientists, researchers and doctors who were the first responders to the attacks. The Armed Forces Bill : Bill 94 of Session 2005-2006 This is the full text PDF of Research Paper 05/86 published by the International Affairs and Defence Section of the House of Commons Library on 7 December 2005. The Bill is intended to consolidate and modernise the three Service Discipline Acts: the Army Act 1955, the Air Force Act 1955 and the Naval Discipline Act 1957. It is recommended that this paper be read in conjunction with House of Commons Library Research Paper RP 05/75 entitled 'Background to the Armed Forces Bill, 11 November 2005'. The latter provides an overview of the present disciplinary system and includes some comments and the issues which may be discussed as this Bill progresses. The Cato Institute The Cato Institute was formed in 1977 and aims to broaden the boundaries of public policy debate to allow consideration of the traditional American principles of government, peace and free markets. There are hot topics which include: terrorism; North Korea; globalization; and defense and national security. Access to the full text articles of the Cato Journal and Cato policy studies and policy reports are provided. The Challenge of Hizb ut-Tahrir : Deciphering and Combating Radical Islamist Ideology : Conference Report This is the full text pdf version of the conference report edited by Zeyno Baran, published by the Nixon Center in September 2004. It presents papers from a workshop on the radical Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islamiyya, The Islamic Party of Liberation, whose ideology is believed to have become the vanguard of the radical Islamist movement that encourages its followers to commit terrorist acts. The papers discuss the doctrine and ideology of HT, HT in Central Asia, demographics and methods of recruitment, links with Islamic groups, and terrorism and the future of Islam. The Gathering Biological Warfare Storm This site provides access to the full text book edited by Colonel (Dr.) Jim A. Davis and Dr. Barry R. Schneider, published by the United States Air Force Counterproliferation Center (USAF CPC) in April 2002. The chapters look at whether the United States is prepared for a biological warfare attack; public health response to bioterrorism; the threat from anthrax and smallpox; the biocruise threat; and next generation biological weapons. The Homeland Security Papers : Stemming the Tide of Terror This site provides access to the full text book edited by Michael W. Ritz, Ralph G. Hensley Jr., and James C. Whitmire, published by the United States Air Force Counterproliferation Center (USAF CPC) in February 2004. The book looks at homeland security strategies that could be introduced in the United States to protect against and prevent terrorist attacks. The chapters look at the USA Patriot Act; the narco terrorist threat from the Columbian war; sea port and maritime protection; computer network defence; the effectiveness of first responders and defence cooperation between the United States and Canada. The Lessons of Mumbai This study of the terrorist attack in Mumbai in November 2008 discusses the operational and tactical capabilities displayed by the terrorists and assesses the effectiveness of the Indian security forces. The report also considers the implications for India, Pakistan, and the international community and lessons learned. The Prevention of Terrorism Bill : Bill 61 of 2004-05 This is the full text PDF of Research Paper 05/14 published by the Home Affairs Section of the House of Commons Library on 22nd February 2005 concerning the Prevention of Terrorism Bill which is published the same day. The Bill would enable the Secretary of State to make ‘control orders’ to restrict the movements or behaviour of suspected terrorists who cannot be otherwise prosecuted or deported. The control orders would be subject to some judicial oversight. The Terrorism Bill 2005-06 : Bill 55 of 2005-06 This is the full text PDF of Research Paper 05/66 published by the Home Affairs Section of the House of Commons Library which discusses the Terrorism Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 12th October 2005. The Bill is aimed to amend and extend previous counter-terrorist legislation. It creates several new offences,including an offence of encouragement of terrorism and to extend the maximum period during which suspected terrorists can be detained. The Bill was introduced after the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the London bombings of 2005. The Terrorism Research Center This organisation aims to provide information to the general public and specialist research about terrorism and information warfare. The site provides essays, analysis and commentary on topics including chemical and biological warfare, WMD (weapons of mass destruction) terrorism, and the future of terrorism. The site also offers profiles of terrorist and groups, links to related sites and hosts an email discussion forum. Most of the reports require authorisation before viewing. The Very Latest on the London Bombings Provided by the newsroom of the UK Prime Minister's web site, 10 Downing Street, this site provides the latest information and links to the full text of government speeches and statements in response to the terrorist attacks on the London underground trains and bus on the 7th July 2005. There are transcripts from the speeches made by Prime Minister Tony Blair, Home Secretary Charles Clarke, the Mayor of London Ken Livingston and the Queen. There are also links to related governmental web sites such as the HM Government's Preparing for Emergencies, and the UK Resilience Civil Contingencies Secretariat. The War Next Time : Countering Rogue States and Terrorists Armed with Chemical and Biological Weapons This site provides access to the full text book edited by Dr Barry R. Schneider and Colonel (Dr.) Jim A. Davis, published by the United States Air Force Counterproliferation Center (USAF CPC) in April 2004. The book presents the hypothesis that United States future conflicts are likely to be unconventional wars, which may take the form of chemical or biological warfare or terrorism. The chapters look at asymmetrical rivals and threats; South Africa's chemical and biological weapons programme; US policy for retaliating to chem/bio attacks; methods to identify covert biological weapons programmes; the biocruise threat; and economic, social and psychological implications of a bioterrorism attack. The War on Terror and the Cold War : They Are Not the Same Written by John Tirman and published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for International Studies in April 2006, this paper is one of a series of essays titled Audit of the Conventional Wisdom, which look at United States forein policy. It looks at the President Bush Administration's likening of the War on Terrorism to the Second World War confrontation with Nazi Germany and the Cold War struggle against Soviet communism. It argues that the global counter terrorism campaign and the current conflict in Iraq is very different and that the lessons from the two earlier conflicts are irrelevant to dealing with terrorism. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy The Washington Institue for Near East Policy was founded in 1985 and is a public education institution dedicated to scholarly research and informed debate on matters of US interest in the Middle East. The Institute provides policymakers, journalists, and diplomats with new ideas to promote peace and security through research, seminars, conferences and publications. There are full text documents on military/security; terrorism; countries of the Middle East; the peace process; and economics/oil. There is a link to focus on Iraq. Threat Levels : The System to Assess the Threat from International Terrorism This is the full text pdf version of the UK Government report published in July 2006. It outlines the system and process for identifying and warning about threats to national security in the United Kingdom and response levels as a result of the threat analysis. It explains what threat levels are and how they are used and how the public can find out about threat levels and what their response should be. UK Intelligence Community Online This is a UK government website whose aim is to explain the United Kingdom national intelligence machinery. It provides an overview of intelligence provision in support of Government and law enforcement; how the various intelligence and security agencies work together such as GCHQ (Government Headquarters), MI5, SIS (Secret Intelligence Service), MoD Defence Intelligence Staff, JTAC (Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre), the Cabinet and the Home Office and access to their web sites; and provides details of the threat levels system which outlines the national security threat from international terrorism. It also provides access to full text publications; information on how to access intelligence records; and access to UK legislation. UK Resilience : Civil Contingencies Provided by the Civil Contingencies Secretariat, this site provides links to information on a broad variety of incidents which could affect the public. The CCS was established in July 2001 and is part of the Cabinet Office. Its aim is to improve the resilience of the UK and Central Government through working on anticipation, preparation and resolution of disasters. Its objectives are to identify threats to UK national security, critical networks and infrastructure, to ensure the Goverment can function during crises, and to improve the development of doctrine in this field. The site provides information on the CCS, briefings, news and guidance on how to respond to emergencies. There is also the Draft Civil Contingencies Bill, Dealing with Disatser Publication and travel advice. Sections cover aviation, chemical biological radiological or nuclear disasters and terrorism. UN Action Against Terrorism United Nations website which contains information on action by the Security Council and includes full text UN Resolutions, debates from the General Assembly and statements and reports from the Secretary General. There is a link to the latest UN news on the War on Terrorism, the full text of Chapter 7 : Action with Respect to Threats to the Peace, Breaches of Peace, and Acts of Agression from the UN Charter, and links to the UN Symposium on Terrorism and Disarmament. The site is also available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian. Undermining Terrorism Undermining Terrorism is a portal for research on terrorism and is maintained by the John F. Kennedy School of Government, at Harvard University. It provides access to a wealth of resources relating to all aspects of terrorism and counter -terrorism. Topics include news stories, details of new legislation, conference reports and full text articles, commentary and reports. Topics covered include: American homeland security and counter-terrorism preparation, international security and diplomacy, analysis of threats from specific terrorist organizations, nuclear , chemical and biological terrorism. It should be noted that some materials are in pdf format and therefore require access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use. Understanding why terrorist operations succeed or fail The authors argue that analysis of past success or failure of a terrorist operation and likely future success should consider the match or mismatch between three key sets of characteristics: (1) terrorist group capabilities and resources, (2) the requirements of the operation it attempted or is planning to attempt, and (3) the relevance and reliability of security countermeasures. United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence The United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence is a parliamentary committee which oversees and reports on intelligence programmes and services funded by the US government. The web site provides information on the function and jurisdiction of the committee, its membership and activities. It includes access to recent press releases, transcripts of hearings and full text reports and documents. Topics covered by these include: the work of the CIA, American intelligence services, homeland security, national security, espionage and international surveillance, defence policy, intelligence information and the war against terrorism and the intelligence available about Saddam Hussein and weapons of mass destruction prior to the 2003 Gulf War. The site also includes links to the full text of key legislation relating to national security US Department of State : Counter Terrorism Office The Office of Counterterrorism is part of the US Department of state, and coordinates all US Government efforts to improve counterterrorism cooperation with foreign governments. The site provides access to a range of resources including the 'Patterns of global terrorism' report, press releases, fact sheets on aspects of terrorism and reactions to current terrorist incidents. NDU Press Provided by the National Defense University Institute for National Strategic Studies, NDU INSS, this site provides access to full text NDU Press publications. These include the journal Joint Force Quarterly; books; McNair Papers, Occasional Papers; Strategic Assessments; translated publications; and Annual Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Strategic Essay Contest winners. Subjects covered by the publications include national security strategy, defence policy, national military strategy, regional security affairs, and global strategic problems. The site can be browsed and there are also pdf subject and author indexes. National Defense University : Institute for National Strategic Studies The INSS is a policy research and strategic gaming organisation within the National Defense University which serves the United States Department of Defense, its components, and interagency partners. Established by the Secretary of Defense in 1984, INSS is comprised of four components: the Research Directorate; the National Strategic Gaming Center; the Publication Directorate; and the Conference Directorate. The site provides details on the Institute and its activities; strategic policy studies and the documents arising from them; regional security studies; a Congressional strategic policy forum; and interagency ITEA program. War on Terrorism : CIA This site was established by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to provide coverage of the CIA's efforts in combatting terrorist activity in the post September 11, 2001 period. It includes access to press releases, written statements, testimony to Congress, reports and fact sheets on all aspects of activity. Topics covered include: homeland security; intelligence action against terrorist groups; chemical,biological and nuclear weapon threats and incidents. Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission Launched in December 2003 and chaired by Dr Hans Blix, the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission, WMDC, was established on an initiative by the late Foreign Minister of Sweden, Anna Lindh, acting on a proposal by then United Nations Under Secretary General Jayantha Dhanapala. The mission of the WMDC is to identify proposals for international cooperation on non proliferation, arms control and threat reduction of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological weapons and the means of delivering them. The Commission is also concerned with possible links between these issues and terrorists. The web site contains details on the Commission including its mandate, commissioners, funding and secretariat; details of meetings, seminars and conferences; full text papers and studies produced by the WMDC; and the full text of the final report Weapons of Terror : Freeing the World of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Arms. Weapons of Terror : Freeing the World of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Arms This is the full text pdf version of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission report, presented to the United Nations by Commission Chairman Dr. Hans Blix on 1st June 2006. The report discusses disarmament and non proliferation issues and contains sixty recommendations on how to free the world of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. The chapters cover: reviving disarmament; weapons of terror threats and responses; nuclear weapons; biological and toxin weapons; chemical weapons; delivery means, missile defences and weapons in space; export controls, international assistance and non governmental actors; compliance, verification, enforcement and the role of the United Nations; and recommendations from the WMDC. Worldwide Incidents Tracking System (WITS) Hosted by the United States National Counterterrorism Center; this is the NCTC's database of worldwide terrorist incidents. It enables searches for data and statistics on significant terrorist incidents by date; location; event type e.g. armed attack, hijacking, suicide bomb; perpetrator characteristic e.g. Christian extremists, hindu, Islamic extremist, neonazi; facility target by type, characteristic, nationality, and damage costs; victim target by type, characteristic and nationality; and a statistics search. There are also full text reports available which summarise major terrorist incidents in 2004 and 2005. www.terror.net: How Modern Terrorism Uses the Internet This web site provides access to the full text of a report published by the United States Institute of Peace in March 2004. The report considers the nature and usage of the Internet by terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda. It includes a survey of how they use the Internet to attract and retain support and the content of a number of terrorist organisation web sites. 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