Terrorism Studies Links & General Resources
- US Leaders Requires Common Values and International Cooperation - Annan (10 June 2004)
"While acknowledging that in the wake of the terrorist attacks against the US in September 2001, the world must deal aggressively with the threats of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and rogue or dysfunctional states, Mr. Annan said that does not mean every country should have the right to use force unilaterally 'simply because it thought there might be a threat.'" - Top UN Rights Official Raises Concerns about US Treatment of Terror Detainees (March 6, 2003)
- Annan Disputes Statement By Osama bin Laden (05 November 2001)
- Secretary-General Urges Assembly to Respond to 11 September Attacks by Reaffirming Rule of Law (09/24/01)
- Fighting Terrorism on a Global Front (09/21/01)
Op-Ed piece by UN Secretary-General in the NY Times - UN Security Council to Taliban: Deliver Bin Laden - (dead link) (09/18/01)
- UN Told Afghanistan Taliban Opposition Willing to Hunt Bin Laden - (dead link) (09/18/01)
- Security council condemns, "in strongest terms", terrorist attacks on United States (09/12/01)
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- Top UN Rights Official Raises Concerns about US Treatment of Terror Detainees (March 6, 2003)
- UN human rights expert concerned over military order signed by US President (16 November 2001)
- Extreme poverty, marginalization fuel conflict, General Assembly told (15 November 2001)
- UN atomic energy agency holds special session on combating nuclear terrorism (02 November 2001)
- Terrorism key topic for UN General Assembly's 'Dialogue among Civilizations' (02 November 2001)
- Threat of nuclear terrorism is growing, UN atomic energy agency warns - (dead link) (01 November 2001)
- UN symposium examines strategies to combat terrorism - (dead link) (25 October 2001)
- UN agency concerned about fallout against refugees in aftermath of terror attacks - (dead link) (24 October 2001)
- Progress reported at UN negotiations on new anti-terrorism treaties - (dead link) (18 October 2001)
- Terror attacks must be seen as crimes against humanity- Robinson - (dead link) (18 October 2001)
- Terror attacks on US give greater impetus to UN's anti-poverty work, Annan says - (dead link) (17 October 2001)
- Annan predicts that global anti-terror coalition will hold - (dead link) (12 October 2001)
- Annan: Organization of Islamic Conference has key role in fighting terrorism - (dead link) (10 October 2001)
- UN foresees slower global economic growth in wake of terror attacks against US - (dead link) (10 October 2001)
- Security Council - (dead link)
- Security Council endorses UN plan for political solution in Afghanistan (14 November 2001)
- New Security Council counter-terrorism panel making progress, chairman says - (dead link) (23 October 2001)
- Security Council unanimously adopts wide-ranging anti-terrorism resolution; calls for supressing financing, improving international cooperation (28 September 2001)
- General Assembly - (dead link)
- General Assembly President urges unity in fight against terrorism - (dead link) (08 October 2001)
- General Assembly hears calls for definition of terrorism - (dead link) (02 October 2001)
- Condemnation of terrorist attacks in the United States of America (September 12, 2001 - A/RES/56/1)
- Economic and Social Council - (dead link)
- Secretary-General - (dead link)
- UN Charter- Chapter 7
- Conventions
- Declarations - (dead link)
- UN Agencies
- Dag Hammarskjˆld Library - International Terrorism
- Secretariat Staff - (dead link)
Madrid Train Attacks (March 11, 2004)
BBC News - In Depth - Madrid Train Attacks
Sections include: Q&A: Madrid Attacks ; Have Your Say ; Eta or al-Qaeda? ; Eyewitness ; Analysis & Background ; Watch/Listen.
Sections include: Headlines ; Resources ; Video.
CNNenEspañol.com
"Información actualizada sobre las noticias que ocurren en América latina, Estados Unidos y el mundo. Reportes sobre economía, tecnología, salud, deportes, finanzas y el mundo del espectáculo."
Poynter Online - Links To The News
Kenya Attacks
BBC News - Kenya Terror Attacks
Sections include: Key Stories ; Analysis ; Talking Point ; Audio Video ; Internet Links.
Bali Bombing
Bali Bombing 2005
Sections include: Key Stories ; Eyewitness and Reaction ; Videos and Audio ; Background.
- From the BBC
Includes: Latest News ; Talking Point ; Pictures ; Analysis ; Eyewitness ; UK Impact ; ;Background.
CNN.com In-Depth - Bali Bombings: Horror in Paradise
Sections include: Latest Reports ; Features ; Interactive [Gallery & Maps] ; Video.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
"One of the primary mandates of the Department of Homeland Security is to educate the public, on a continuing basis, about how to be prepared in case of an emergency--including a possible terrorist attack."
- Threats & Protection - (dead link)
- Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
"...brings together facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters."- National Security Emergencies - (dead link) [.pdf]
Discusses: Terrorism ; Chemical and Biological Weapons ; Nuclear and Radiological Attack ; Homeland Security Advisory System.
- From FEMA
- National Security Emergencies - (dead link) [.pdf]
- Dirty Bombs
- Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
Alternative Resources on the U.S. "War Against Terrorism"
Sections include: Alternative News ; Petitions ; Demonstrations ; Additional Links.
American Library Association - Social Responsibilities Round Table
American Red Cross - Homeland Security Advisory System
"Recommendations for Individuals, Families, Neighborhoods, Schools, and Business."
American Society of International Law - Resources on Terrorism
- Bibliography - (dead link)
"Articles (1990-2001) from the ASIL Library on Legal Aspects of Terrorism" - International Conventions
- Tokyo Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts committed on Board Aircraft (1963)
- Hague Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft (1970) - (dead link)
- Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation (ICAO, 1971) - (dead link)
- Convention against the Taking of Hostages (UN General Assembly, 1979) - (dead link)
- Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (IAEA, 1980) - (dead link)
- Convention on the Marking of Plastic Explosives for the Purpose of Detection (ICAO, 1991) - (dead link)
- International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings (1997
- International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (1999)
BBC NEWS Special Reports - War on Terror
In Depth: Investigating al-Qaeda
Sections include: Timeline: Al-Qaeda ; Top Stores ; Resources ; Controversy Camp ; Who's Who ; Where is Osama ; Analysis ; Worldwide Threat ; Overview ; Money Trail ; Day of Terror ; Custody and Trials ; Background.
"Resources" include: Report Index ; Commentary ; Testimony ; Brookings Project on Terrorism.
- How should the government be restructured? - (dead link)
- Protecting the Homeland - (dead link)
Brookings Institution Project on Terrorism and American Foreign Policy - (dead link)
"The project will present an ongoing series of briefings on various aspects of the crisis, analytical publications ranging from short 2,000-word papers to full-length books, and a large and growing website containing background resources, full texts of relevant government documents, and archived video, audio, and printed transcripts of Brookings events
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Carnegie Experts for Comment and Analysis on Terrorist Attacks
- Osama Bin Laden's Neighborhood
"On September 17, 2001, Mr. Carothers convened the first of a series of special briefings that the Carnegie Endowment will hold in the coming months to examine the challenges facing U.S. foreign policy in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon." - Publications
- The Roots of Terrorism, and a Strategy Against It
By Anatol Lieven
Published in Prospect magazine (London), Issue 68, October 2001 - U.S. Proliferation Policy and the Campaign Against Terror
By Lee Feinstein
- The Roots of Terrorism, and a Strategy Against It
Cato Institute - Cato on Terrorism
CBC [Canadian Broadcasting Corporation] News - Target Terrorism - (dead link)
Sections include: Attack on Afghanistan ; Canada's Military Contribution ; The U.S. Homefront ; The Canadian Homefront ; Bio-Terrorism ; People.
CBS News - Disaster Links
"...contains information about a variety of disaster-related websites. It is intended for quick reference and is not always comprehensive."
Sections include: Biological & Chemical Weapons or Contamination ; Disasters-Comprehensive ; Airplane Disasters ; Earthquakes ; Flooding ; Hurricanes ; Tornadoes ; International Disasters ; Volcanoes ; Wild Fires ; Winter Storms.
- Rice Leads Counterattack (March 28, 2004)
- Clarke's Take On Terror (March 21, 2004)
"Richard Clarke says the White House Dropped the ball against terrorism before Sept. 11."
Center for Defence and International Security Studies - Terrorism - (dead link)
"The CDISS Terrorism Programme aims to identify major trends in international political violence. Every year sees the birth of new terrorist groups or the use of new tactics by well established groups so the programme endeavours to follow these developments, explaining the background to currently active terrorist groups, their objectives, tactics and weapons, as well as commenting on emerging trends."
Center for Defense Information - Terrorism Project
"...is designed to provide insights, in-depth analysis and facts on the military, security and foreign policy challenges as the United States, and the world, faces terrorism. The project will look at all aspects of fighting terrorism, from near-term issues of response and defense, to long-term questions about how the United States should shape its future international security strategy."
Center for Democracy and Technology - Counter Terrorism
Center for the Study of the Contemporary Criminal Menace - (dead link)
CNN.com In-Depth - War Against Terror
Sections include: Front Lines ; America at Home ; Victims ; Battlefield ; Interactives ; Video ; Other Sections.
CNN.com In-Depth - America Remembers
Sections include: September 11,2001 ; Faces of September 11 ; The Cleanup ; Fighting Terror ; A Changed World.
CNN.com In-Depth - Terror in the Philippines
"Abu Sayyaf, al Qaeda-linked Muslim extremists fighting for an independent Islamic state in the southern Philippines..."
Sections include: Features: Timeline, Al Qaeda Pulls Strings ; Video ; Latest Reports ; Links.
CNN.com Special Report - War Against Terror: Southeast Asia Front
Sections include: Jihad in Asia ; Features ; Video ; Latest Reports ; Resources ; CNN Specials.
Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) - (dead link)
"CAIR was established to promote a positive image of Islam and Muslims in America. We believe misrepresentations of Islam are most often the result of ignorance on the part of non-Muslims and reluctance on the part of Muslims to articulate their case."
- National and Worldwide Muslim Condemnation of Terrorism
"The following document is a compilation of condemnations of the September 11 attacks. The articles, press releases and news clippings represent a sample of worldwide Muslim condemnation of these attacks and of terrorism in general. Most of the documents contain only excerpts of these condemnations. A document containing the full text of these condemnations would be much longer.
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
- Havens for Terrorism
- American Muslims and the Threat of Homegrown Terrorism
Backgrounder by Eben Kaplan, September 2006. - Counterterrorism in India
Backgrounder by Eben Kaplan, July 2006. - Backgrounder: Terrorists and the Internet
By Eben Kaplan, May 2006. - Terrorism: Questions & Answers
"If youíre bewildered by anthrax, Afghanistan, and a lot else thatís happened since September 11, join the crowd. Our aim is to help sort it all out for youóin a question-and-answer format thatís authoritative, easily understandable, and nonpartisan."
Sections include: Afghanistan ; What is Terrorism ; Terrorist Groups ; State Sponsors of Terrorism ; Havens for Terrorism ; Coalition States ; Weapons of Mass Destruction ; Homeland Security ; Causes of 9/11 ; Responses to 9/11 ; Policy after 9/11.
Counter-Terrorism
"The origins of this web site lie in recommendations made by the Counter-Terrorism Training Coordination Working Group convened by the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ's) Office of Justice Programs to examine the counter-terrorism tools available to law enforcement and first responder communities."
Counterterrorism & Security International
Disaster Central
"Providing timely, quality resources in the fields of crisis, emergency, and risk management, and also homeland security"
Sections include: News & Views ; Emergency Management ; Terrorism ; Homeland Security ; State & Government ; Critical Infrastructure ; Information Technology ; Health & Medical ; Policy Analysis ; Risk Management ; Links ; Tools ; Special Features.
By Claire B. Rubin
Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Chilling Effects of Anti-Terrorism - (dead link)
"This page attempts to convey the chilling effect that responses to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, have had on information availability on the Internet as well as some sense of the effect on people trying to provide this information."
Emergency Response & Research Institute - Counter-Terrorism Page
Federation of American Scientists - Terrorism: Background and Threat Assessments
Guardian Unlimited - Special Report - Terrorism Threat to UK
Sections include: July 7, 2005 Attack on London ; News ; News Archive ; Interactive Guide.
Illinois State University Milner Library Government Information - Terrorism
"This web resource was created in an attempt to bring together in one site, information at many governmental levels (federal, state, local, and international) concerning the recent terrorist activities against the United States. In addition to including information from governmental representatives, this site also includes background information in the form of governmental research and legislation."
By Angela Bonnell, Government Documents Librarian
Imam Yahya Hendi
Muslim Chaplain, Georgetown University
Sections include: Articles ; Links ; Photo Gallery ; News.
- Fatwas
Islamic Law has consistently condemned terrorism.
"The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) reaffirms Islam's condemnation of terrorism and religious extremism by issuing this fatwa, or formal religious ruling."
[India] Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
- Counterterrorism in India
Backgrounder by Eben Kaplan, July 2006.
Information Warfare Site (IWS)
"...is an online resource that aims to stimulate debate about a range of subjects from information security to information operations and e-commerce. It is the aim of the site to develop a special emphasis on offensive and defensive information operations."
Sections include: Computer Security ; Hacking & Cracking ; Military Affairs ; Critical Infrastructure ; Information Operations ; Psychological Operations ; Crime & Espionage ; Intelligence ; RMA & C4I ; E-Commerce ; Legal Aspects ; Terrorism.
International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals
International Compliance Association (ICA)
"The International Compliance Association supports and educates compliance professionals in the fight against terrorist financing, corruption, money laundering and financial crime."
International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism
"...was established in 1996 at the academic Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya (IDC) in Israel...ICT is unique in that it focuses solely on the subject of counter-terrorism. All of its efforts and resources are dedicated to approaching the issue of terrorism globally - that is, as a strategic problem that faces not only Israel but other countries as well."
- International Terrorism
- Terrorist Organization Profiles
- Terror Attack Database
"At present the Database includes international attacks (those involving more than one country) for the years 1988 through 2000. The database is being added to daily." - State-sponsored Terrorism
- Terrorism & Criminal Activities
- Financing Terrorism
- Non-Conventional Terrorism
- Articles
- Documents
Includes U.S. Embassy trial bombing transcripts [al-Qaida] and much more.
- Arab-Israeli Conflict
- Counter-Terrorism
Jihad Monitor
"...is a guide to open internet resources on Islamist radicalism and Jihadism. It was created by a group of university researchers. Members of the Jihad Monitor also provide analysis in the JMA section of the website."
JURIST - Terrorism Law and Policy
Sections include: Terrorism and Terrorists ; Counterterrorism Policy ; U.S. Anti-terrorism Laws ; World Anti-terrorism Laws ; Civil Liberties ; Bioterrorism: Legal Issues ; Commentary ; Bibliography.
Directed by Bernard J. Hibbitts, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
JUSTNET: Justice Technology Information Technology
- National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center
- Criminal Justice Links
Sections include: Agencies ; Corrections ; Counterterrorism ; Courts and Adjudication ; Criminal Justice Research and Statistics ; Forensic Science ; Fraud/Crime on the Net ; General Resources ; Government Resources ; Just for Fun ; Law Enforcement ; Security Threat Groups/Gangs ; University and College Programs.
Libraries and the Patriot Legislation
To provide guidance to libraries ALA provides the following materials to offer guidance and suggestions how libraries should respond if law enforcement 'knocks at the door.'"
- American Library Association
Library of Congress - Portals to the World - Terrorism
Selected Internet Resources.
Sections include: General Sites on Terrorism ; Osama bin Laden ; Mullah Omar ; Al Qaeda.
Library of Congress - Federal Research Division - Terrorism Studies - (dead link)
Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)
"This site was created by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) to provide an arena for American Muslim activists to share information, network, and work on causes that impact the American Muslim community."
Contains sections on networking, opinion, analysis, resources, and current events.
- The National Grassroots Campaign To Fight Terrorism
"This guide is part of the MPAC's broader counter-terrorism and civil rights campaign and is intended for Imams, Muslim community leaders, law enforcement, and the media." - MPAC Rejects Bin Laden's Call for Global War
Position Statement, April 2006.
Sections include: General Transportation Security ; Aviation Security ; Surface Transportation Security ; Seaport/Maritime Security ; General National Security.
National Defense University Library
- Homeland Security Resources: A Compilation - (dead link)
"This compilation of homeland security resources is focused on reports and research published after the terrorist attack on 9-11-2001."
Sections include: Web Gateways ; Organizations ; Current Information ; Bibliography.
NATO Topics - NATO in the Fight Against Terrorism
Sections include: News ; Official Texts ; Opinion ; PDF Library ; Multimedia.
NiASlink
A Nordic Resource Centre for Research and Information on Asia
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs - (dead link)
- Theme: Terrorism-extremism - (dead link)
NPR - Warrantless Wiretaps: A Guide to the Debate
"The Senate held hearings Feb. 6 [2006] on the National Security Agency's domestic wiretapping program. President Bush calls the program a vital tool in the war on terror. Critics call it a breach of civil rights -- and possibly illegal. NPR examines the controversy."
- National Public Radio
[Nuclear Terrorism] PBS - The Online NewsHour - Tracking Nuclear Proliferation
Sections include: News ; Reports ; Interactive ; Resources ; For Students & Teachers.
OCLC Public Affairs Information Service - Terrorism - (dead link)
Includes latest news about the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., bibliographic database of terrorism resources, and Web resources.
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Memorial Center Museum
Oklahoma City National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT)
"We feel we have a special obligation to first responders - police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and all of the others who are first on the scene in the aftermath of terrorist activity. We sponsor research to discover equipment, training and procedures that might assist them in preventing terrorism and responding to it."
PBS - America at a Crossroads
Companion website to the April 2007 series.
"...is a major public television event premiering on PBS in April 2007 that explores the challenges confronting the post-9/11 world ó including the war on terrorism; the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; the experience of American troops serving abroad; the struggle for balance within the Muslim world; and global perspectives on Americaís role overseas."
Films include: JIHAD: The Men and Ideas behind Al Qaeda ; Warriors ; Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience ; Gangs of Iraq ; The Case for War: In Defense of Freedom ; Europe's 9/11 ; The Muslim Americans ; Faith Without Fear ; Struggle for the Soul of Islam: Inside Indonesia ; Security versus Liberty: The Other War ; The Brotherhood.
PBS - Avoiding Armageddon (April 2003)
Web Companion to the TV broadcast hosted by Walter Cronkite.
"This timely series from Ted Turner Documentaries explores the explosive intersection between terrorism and weapons of mass destruction."
Sections include: Personal Tales ; Episode Gallery ; From the Experts ; WMD: A Primer ; Global Security Simulator ; Educational Activities ; Outreach Calendar ; Speak Out.
PBS - Frontline - Campaign Against Terror (September 2002)
"One Year Later, The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How the U.S. and World Responded to the Sept. 11th Terrorist Attacks"
Sections include: On The Ground ; Assessing The Campaign ; With Us Or Against Us? ; Fighting on Two Fronts: A Chronology ; Interviews ; Links & Readings ; Tapes & Transcripts ; Press Reaction.
PBS - Frontline - Email from the Field: In Search of Al Qaeda
"Web surfers can follow veteran FRONTLINE producer Martin Smith and his production team's journey through email dispatches and photos posted on the FRONTLINE Web site. Working on a FRONTLINE documentary scheduled to air on PBS in November [2002], the FRONTLINE investigative team set out two weeks ago [August 20, 2002] on a two-month trip that will take them from the United States to London, the Persian Gulf, across Afghanistan and Pakistan, and points beyond in search of Al Qaeda operatives."
PBS - Frontline - Gunning for Saddam
Sections include: Introduction ; Interviews ; Analyses ; Saddam's Life ; Readings & Links ; Discussion ; Tapes & Transcripts ; Press Reaction.
PBS - Frontline - Son of Al Qaeda (April 2004)
Companion web site to the TV broadcast.
"The inside story of a young Canadian who grew up with bin Laden's children and was groomed to be a terrorist -- but became instead a CIA informant."
Sections include: Interviews ; Inside the Khadr Family ; Readings ; Correspondent's Notebook.
PBS - Frontline - Spying on Saddam
"This FRONTLINE documentary investigates UNSCOM, the UN weapons inspection mission which has fought to uncover and destroy Saddam Hussein's secret weapons, despite enormous obstacles presented by Iraq and by the politics and conflicting agendas of Washington and the UN Security CouncilScott Ritter, a chief UNSCOM weapons inspector in Iraq, charges the CIA infiltrated and compromised the UNSCOM mission and the Clinton administration and UN Security Council failed to support the United Nations weapons inspectors."
PBS - Frontline - The Survival of Saddam
Sections include: Secrets of His Life and Leadership ; Interviews ; Photo Album ; Readings ; The Kurds' Story ; Video ; Tapes & Transcripts.
PBS - Frontline - Target America
"as the bush white house weighs its options, what are the lessons from america's first 'war on terrorism' in the 1980s?"
Sections include: Introduction ; Interviews ; Timeline ; Islamic Terrorism ; Lessons from the 1980s ; Links & Readings ; Video ; Discussion ; Tapes & Transcripts.
PBS - Frontline - Terror and Tehran
Does America's War on Terror Hold Democracy Hostage in Iran?
Sections include: Introduction ; Iran and the 'Axis of Evil' ; Inside Iran ; Interviews ; Readings & Links ; Chronology ; Discussion ; Tapes & Transcriptions ; Video Excerpt.
PBS - Frontline - Trial of A Terrorist
"The story of a young Algerian [Ahmed Ressam], trained in bin Laden's camps, who was caught crossing the Canada-U.S. border in December 1999 with a carload of explosives headed for L.A."
Sections include: Inside Ressam's Millennium Plot ; Is Canada a Safe Haven for Terrorists? ; Crossing Borders: How Terrorists Use Fake Passports ; Tapes & Transcripts ; Links & Readings.
PBS - NOVA - Dirty Bomb (February 2003)
Web companion to the TV broadcast.
"Radiation experts play out a frightening terrorist scenario - exploding a bomb laden with deadly radioactive materials."
Sections include: Interview and Q&A: Preparing for Terrorism, Ask the Expert ; Timeline and Interactive: Chronology of Events, Sources of Radiation ; Resources ; Links & Books ; Transcript.
PBS - The Online NewsHour - Tracking Nuclear Proliferation
Sections include: News ; Reports ; Interactive ; Resources ; For Students & Teachers.
Poynter Online
"Everything You Need to be a Better Journalist"
- Poynter Institute
Project on Defense Alternatives
- Beyond bin Laden: The Temptations of a Wider War
Briefing Memo, #22, 28 September 2001
By Carl Conetta
Rethinking Schools Online
"Founded in 1986 by activist teachers, Rethinking Schools is a nonprofit, independent publisher of educational materials. We advocate the reform of elementary and secondary education, with a strong emphasis on issues of equity and social justice."
- War, Terrorism and Our Classrooms
"This page provides links to every article in our special report, many of which are available as letter-size PDFs suitable for reproduction as classroom handouts."
Research Guide: International Relations and Foreign Policy - Terrorism - (dead link)
By Susan Wishinsky, Boston University Libraries
South Asian Terrorism Portal
"SATP contains information, data, commentary, research, critical assessment and analysis on terrorism, low intensity warfare and sectarian strife in South Asia. It includes current assessments of major conflicts in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, backgrounders, timelines, terrorist profiles, documents, critical writings, data and daily news updates. SATP is a project executed by the Institute for Conflict Management, a non-governmental, non-profit organisation headquartered at Delhi. The Website also includes free access to the Instituteís quarterly research journal, Faultlines: Writings on Conflict & Resolution."
Taking Back America: USA Patriot Act and Civil Liberties
Information and Resources
"This site was created to accompany panel discussion by faculty and librarians on dangers the Patriot Act poses to the American democratic experiment offered as part of the University of Washington's event, Time of Reflection: The War in Iraq."
Sections include: USA Patriot Act ; USA Patriot Act II ; Interpretations & Analysis ; Libraries & the USA Patriot Act ; Universities & the USA Patriot Act ; Government Documents ; Finding Additional Information.
- University of Washington Libraries
Terrorism, America Responds - (dead link)
Includes: News Headlines ; News Info & Links ; Photos
From the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, California State University, San Bernardino
Terrorism Research Center
"...is dedicated to informing the public of the phenomena of terrorism and information warfare. This site features essays and thought pieces on current issues, as well as links to other terrorism documents, research and resources. Navigate the site by clicking on the area of interest."
Terrorism: Questions & Answers
"...Our aim is to help sort it all out for youóin a question-and-answer format thatís authoritative, easily understandable, and nonpartisan."
From the Council on Foreign Relations.
United States Institute of Peace Library - Terrorism/Counter-Terrorism Links
University of California, Berkeley - Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
- Soft Walls
Preventing the Use of Commercial Aircraft as Weapons
"Many things changed on September 11, 2001. Among them, civilian aircraft became potential enemy weapons systems, and air traffic control changed from a civilian problem to a military one. This project studies technological responses that are practical and implementable and go a long way towards ameliorating the risk of a repeat. The basic approach is to modify the avionics control system on the aircraft to limit the space into which an aircraft can fly."
"The purpose of this Web site is to provide selected sources of current news about the incidents; background information about international terrorism and domestic terrorism in the U.S.; and disaster assistance and response to chemical and biological warfare. The final section, 'Understanding Islam,' attempts to differentiate the religion and culture of peace-loving Muslims from those that perpetuated the types of acts seen on September 11."
By Edward Herman, Lockwood Library, University of Buffalo
University of Nebraska - Center for Biosecurity
"...was created in 2002 to effectively serve the state of Nebraska and the nation by addressing both human and agricultural (plant and animal) biosecurity concerns. The center, administered by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, draws on the expertise of faculty members from all four campuses in a unique educational collaboration of expert scientists and clinicians who participate in clinical service, public service, educational and research programs."
War on Terrorism Web Sites
Sections include: Foreign Newspapers ; Best Online Magazines ; PBS Frontline Sites ; Think Tanks & Journals of Laymen ; Country Background Information ; General References ; Think Tanks & Journals for Professionals ; Primary Sources ; More Web Links.
The War on Terrorism: Saddam Hussein and Iraq
Sections include: News and Commentary ; Government Documents ; Political Background and Analysis ; Military and Strategic Issues ; Weapons of Mass Destruction ; Impact of Sanctions
By David Durant, Joyner Library, East Carolina University
washingtonpost.com - America at War
"Find all Washington Post stories relating to the war on terrorism from Sept. 11. until now."
Sections include: Stories Database ; One Year Later ; Post Series ; Q & A ; Guide to the Terror War ; Phoenix Rising ; The Towers' Fall ; Post Editorials ; Post Columns & Letters.
West Point - Combating Terrorism Center
"...the Center has been actively involved in supporting the Global War on Terror through education, research, and policy analysis."
- Teaching Terror
"This website is dedicated to supporting the study of terrorism and counterterrorism. It is hoped that the information resources provided here will be of use to academics, students, policymakers, and others engaged in understanding and combating global terrorism.- Terrorism and Counterterrorism: An Annotated Bibliography
"This Annotated Bibliography has been produced by faculty and researchers of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, and is meant to serve as an information resource for students, researchers, policymakers, teachers, the media and the general public." Volume 1 - March 2004 ; Volume 2 - September 11, 2006.
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism: An Annotated Bibliography
Australia
Australian Government - Counter-Terrorism
- Transnational Terrorism: The Threat to Australia
"The White Paper represents the Government's views and analysis and is based on expert advice from a range of sources..."
"In the event of a National Security Incident this page will provide statements from Commonwealth and State Agencies."
Canada
Canadian Security Intelligence Service
United Kingdom
- New anti-terrorist measures announced by the Home Secretary - (dead link) (03 October 2001)
United States Government Information
President's Address to the Nation (06/06/02)
Re: Creating Department of Homeland Security
President Discusses War on Terrorism (11/08/01)
President's address to the nation
President Declares "Freedom at War with Fear" (09/20/01)
President's address to the nation
- America Responds to International Terrorism
- Statement by President Bush on Bombings in Jerusalem - (dead link) (12/01/01)
- President Signs Aviation Security Legislation (11/19/01)
- President Bush Speaks to United Nations (11/10/01)
- President Announces Crackdown on Terrorist Financial Network (11/07/01)
- Fact Sheet: President Bush on Immigration Policy - (dead link) (10/29/01)
- President Signs Anti-Terrorism Bill (10/26/01)
- Bush Says Series of Terrorist Actions "Will Not Stand" - (dead link) (10/24/01)
- Bush Proposes Funding to Safeguard U.S. Food Supply - (dead link) (10/24/01)
- President Says Terrorists Tried to Disrupt World Economy (10/21/01)
- Fact Sheet: White House Welcomes APEC Statement on Terrorism - (dead link) (10/21/01)
- Bush Calls War on Terror "The Urgent Task of Our Time" - (dead link) (10/20/01)
- Bush Confident of Strong APEC Support Against Terrorism - (dead link) (10/19/01)
- U.S., China Stand Against Terrorism (10/19/01)
- Director Ridge, Leaders Discuss Homeland Security (10/18/01)
- Bush Waives Anti-Terrorism Act on PLO Another Six Months - (dead link) (10/17/01)
- President Commends House for Passing Anti-Terrorism Bill (10/12/01)
- Bush Says Substantial Progress Made in the War on Terrorism - (dead link) (10/11/01)
- President Unveils "Most Wanted" Terrorists (10/10/01)
- Bush Sees NATO as Cornerstone of Global Anti-Terror Coalition - (dead link) (10/10/01)
- Powell Outlines Hopes for Post-Taliban Afghanistan - (dead link) (10/10/01)
- New Counter-Terrorism and CyberSpace Security Positions Announced (10/09/01)
- Fact Sheet on New Counter-Terrorism and CyberSpace Positions (10/09/01)
- Gov. Ridge Sworn-In to Lead Homeland Security (10/09/01)
- President Freezes Terrorists' Assets (09/24/01)
- Executive Order on Terrorist Financing (09/24/01)
- Letter to Congress on Terrorist Financing Executive Order (09/24/01)
- Letter to Congress on American Campaign Against Terrorism (09/24/01)
- Bush, Indonesia's Megawati Discuss Terrorism - (dead link) (09/19/01)
- "True Threats" Facing U.S. From Terrorist Nations, Bush Says - (dead link)
- (August 15, 2001)
- Department of Homeland Security
- President's Address to the Nation (06/06/02)
- National Security Council
- Office of Homeland Security
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Unclassified Version of Director of Central Intelligence George J. Tenet's Testimony before the Joint Inquiry into Terrorist Attacks Against the United States (June 18, 2002) [Posted October 17, 2002)
- The Worldwide Threat in 2000: Global Realities of Our National Security
Statement by Director of Central Intelligence, George J. Tenet, before Senate Foreign Relations Committee, March 21, 2000- State's Hull on Global Terrorism Report - (dead link)
- (05/01/01)
- Powell Statement on 2000 Global Terrorism Report - (dead link) (04/30/01)
- National Intelligence Council
EPA -Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office
- Counter-Terrorism - (dead link)
- Biosecurity, Bioterror & the Threat to Agriculture - (dead link)
U.S. Air Force Air War College - Terrorism Page
Energy Supply Security
"This web site provides links to energy supply security information within EIA, the federal government, and non-governmental sources. Its focus is on both domestic energy supply shortages, and international events that affect energy security on a global basis."
- Oil Market Disruptions & Vulnerability - (dead link)
Sections include: Disruptions & Events ; Disruption Analysis ; Oil Import Dependency ; World Oil Production Capacity ; World Oil Stock Availability ; Related Topics.- U.S. Imports from the Persian Gulf as a Percentage of Total Imports and Demand - (dead link)
- U.S. Imports from Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, 1973- present
- Indictment of Zacarias Moussaoui (12/11/01)
- Ashcroft: Transcript of News Conference Regarding Zacarias Moussaoui - (dead link) (12/11/01)
- Ashcroft, Mueller Warn of "redible" Threat Against U.S. - (dead link) (10/29/01)
- Ashcroft on Sentencing of Embassy Bombing Terrorists - (dead link) (10/18/01)
- Operational Commander Gives His Take on War Against Terror (11/08/01)
- DoD Wants Your Ideas to Counter Terrorism (11/05/01)
- Coast Guard on Guard, to Meet Terrorism Threat (11/02/01)
- Rumsfeld: Don't Expect 'Instant Victory' In Anti-Terror War (11/01/01)
- Anti-Terrorist Military Campaign On Course, Says Clarke (11/01/01)
- White Briefing on Homeland Security - (dead link) (10/26/01)
- Rumsfeld Designates Commanders for Homeland Defense - (dead link) (10/26/01)
- Pentagon Seeks Ideas on Combating Terrorism - (dead link) (10/25/01)
- Air Strikes Effective Against Terrorist Targets (10/18/01)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
"One of the primary mandates of the Department of Homeland Security is to educate the public, on a continuing basis, about how to be prepared in case of an emergency--including a possible terrorist attack."
- Threats & Protection - (dead link)
- Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
"...brings together facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters."- National Security Emergencies - (dead link) [.pdf]
Discusses: Terrorism ; Chemical and Biological Weapons ; Nuclear and Radiological Attack ; Homeland Security Advisory System.
- From FEMA
- National Security Emergencies - (dead link) [.pdf]
- Dirty Bombs
- Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
U.S. Department of Justice
- Justice Official Discusses U.S. Terrorism Investigation - (dead link) (11/28/01)
- Ashcroft Outlines Proposed Changes in Anti-Terrorism Laws - (dead link) (09/24/01)
- Transcript- DOJ Officials Brief on Terrorist Investigation - (dead link) (09/14/01)
- Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996
- Counterterrorism Office
- Foreign Terrorist Organizations (August 2002)
- Rewards for Justice
"Now, you can help stop terrorists!"
"Terrorists sometimes rely on college and university libraries and databases to obtain information...Terrorists rarely lodge alone...If you observe these or similar activities, you may have information that can help the Rewards for Justice Program..."
- International Security - (dead link)
- Response to Terrorism - (dead link)
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- Leahy Fears Tribunals May Go Beyond Traditional Justice - (dead link) (12/06/01)
- U.S. Issues Third General Warning of Potential Attacks - (dead link) (12/03/01)
- Homeland Security Director on Potential Terrorist Attacks - (dead link) (12/03/01)
- Secretary Powell Condemns Terrorist Bombings in Jerusalem - (dead link) (12/01/01)
- Ashcroft Offers Immigration Benefits for Info on Terrorism - (dead link) (11/29/01)
- Bush Says Iraq Must Permit Weapons Inspections - (dead link) (11/26/01)
- White House Says War on Terror Still Focused on Afghanistan - (dead link) (11/26/01)
- G-20 Finance Ministers Agree to Stop Terrorist Financing - (dead link) (11/17/01)
- U.S. Official Praises Philippine Anti-Terrorism Efforts - (dead link) (11/16/01)
- President Bush's UN General Assembly Speech - (dead link) (11/10/01)
- Bush, World Leaders Unite Against Terrorism - (dead link) (11/10/01)
- Briefing on Bush Bilateral Meetings at UN - (dead link) (11/10/01)
- Vice President Cheney Interview by London Sun - (dead link) (11/09/01)
- Human Rights Essential to War on Terrorism, U.S. Tells OSCE - (dead link) (11/09/01)
- Bush, O'Neill, Powell, Ashcroft on Terrorism Money - (dead link) (11/07/01)
- Fact Sheet: Halting Financial Flows to Terrorists - (dead link) (11/07/01)
- Powell on Terrorism to Security Advisory Council - (dead link) (11/07/01)
- U.S., Pakistan Want to "Resolve the Threat of Terrorism" - (dead link) (11/06/01)
- Greenwood Says APEC Helped Strengthen Anti-Terror Coalition - (dead link)
- Ridge, Mueller Brief on Terrorism Investigations - (dead link) (11/02/01)
- Bush Says Anti-Terrorism Struggle Not Against Muslims - (dead link) (11/02/01)
- Ashcroft Briefs on New Anti-Terrorism Immigration Policies - (dead link) (10/31/01)
- Combating Terrorism Through Immigration Policies - (dead link) (10/30/01)
- Rumsfeld Says Taliban to Blame for Casualties - (dead link) (10/29/01)
- Powell Attacks Terrorists as Threat to Civilization - (dead link) (10/26/01)
- State's Taylor Says Terror Attacks Brought World Together - (dead link) (10/26/01)
- Senate Joins House in Approving Anti-Terrorism Bill - (dead link) (10/25/01)
- Ashcroft Warns Terrorists That U.S. Will Find Them - (dead link) (10/25/01)
- Rice Announces Senior Director for Combating Terrorism - (dead link) (10/23/01)
- Joint Statement on Counterterrorism Issued by Bush, Putin - (dead link) (10/21/01)
- Powell on APEC, China Support for Anti-Terror Efforts - (dead link) (10/21/01)
- APEC Leaders Issue "Unequivocal" Condemnation of Terrorism - (dead link) (10/21/01)
- Powell Says China's Help Against Terrorism Encouraging - (dead link) (10/18/01)
- Embassy Bombers Head to Jail for Life - (dead link) (10/18/01)
- State's Reeker Calls on Arafat to Arrest Terrorists - (dead link) (10/17/01)
- Burns: Terrorism Must Not Shape MidEast Peace Agenda - (dead link) 10/17/01)
- Powell, Musharraf Discuss Terrorism, Afghanistan - (dead link) (10/16/01)
- Senate and House Approve Similar Anti-Terrorism Bills - (dead link) (10/12/01)
- Treasury Says $24 Million in Terrorist Assets Frozen Worldwide - (dead link) (10/11/01)
- Fact Sheet: U.S. List of Most Wanted Terrorists - (dead link) (10/10/01)
- Muslim American Leader Condemns Terrorism - (dead link) (10/09/01)
- Myths and Facts- The International Strikes on Terrorists - (dead link) (10/08/01)
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Powell Identifies Foreign Terrorist Organizations - (dead link) (10/05/01)
- Deputy Secretary of State Armitage on War Against Terrorism - (dead link) (10/03/01)
- NATO Says Conclusive Data Links Al Qaida to Sept. 11 Attacks - (dead link) (10/02/01)
- Bush Briefs Congressional Leaders on War Against Terrorism - (dead link) (10/02/01)
- Fact Sheet- Results of Anti-Terrorism Campaign, Sept. 14-30 - (dead link) (10/01/01)
- Jordan's King and Powell Discuss Anti-Terrorism Cooperation - (dead link) (09/27/01)
- Powell and Egyptian Foreign Minister Maher on Terrorism - (dead link) (09/26/01)
- Transcript: Rumsfeld Says Anti-terrorism Efforts Are Broad-Based - (dead link) (09/25/01)
- Bush Executive Order on Freezing Terrorist Assets - (dead link) (09/24/01)
- Fact Sheet- Executive Order on Terrorist Financing - (dead link) (09/24/01)
- Ashcroft Outlines Proposed Changes in Anti-Terrorism Laws - (dead link) (09/24/01)
- U.S., China Recognize International Terrorism as Threat - (dead link) (09/21/01)
- Bush, Powell Talk with World Leaders on Fight Against Terrorism - (dead link) (09/18/01)
- Bush- "Whatever It Takes, As Long As It Takes" - (dead link) (09/15/01)
- Pre-September 11
- Link to Official Texts and Commentary - (dead link)
- Patterns of Global Terrorism
- Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations - (dead link)
- Fact Sheet: On Criminal Charges Against Usama Bin Laden - (dead link) (05/12/00
West Point - Combating Terrorism Center
"...the Center has been actively involved in supporting the Global War on Terror through education, research, and policy analysis."
- Teaching Terror
"This website is dedicated to supporting the study of terrorism and counterterrorism. It is hoped that the information resources provided here will be of use to academics, students, policymakers, and others engaged in understanding and combating global terrorism.
Humor
Terrorready.net
"From The Department of Homeland Panic."
Parody of the "Are you Ready?" site from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security.
Maintained by Mike Madin.
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