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November 18, 2013
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After 9/11, there has been a huge influx of research centers- think tanks, NGOs and academic
institutions studying terrorism, counterterrorism and the radicalization process. I'm attempting
to list such centers that exist outside the U.S. in order to provide varying opinions and
research methodologies for the benefit of OSINT analysts, terrorism and counterterrorism
scholars, researchers, professionals in the Intelligence Community (IC), and spy thriller
writers and media journalists.
(1) Agency Rules. A unique site that gives constructive criticism for intelligence services. A
humbling experience to read through it! Agency Rules, the debut novel from Khalid
Muhammad, is a look behind the curtain of the intelligence services through the eyes of a
young man, Kamal Khan. This novel is the first in the Agency Rules series.
(2) OODA OODA helps their clients manage global risks. Very informative with some
complementary advice that's worth listening to.
There are official terrorism- counterterrorism think tanks and academic institutions springled
thoughout the world. Let's continue with them:
In the United Kingdom, (3) the Royal United Services Institute performs independent
thinking on defense and security. You can subscribe to their free newsletter, called Focus.
(4) Chatham House. It's the home of the Royal Institute of International Affairs and qualifies as
a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on
how to build a prosperous and secure world for all. Huge amounts of timely topics dealing
with terrorism and counterterrorism are updated constantly. An OSINT analysts dream!
(5) Institute for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St.
Andrews. Another OSINT researcher's dream. The University of St. Andrews is internationally
honored with expertise in key areas around the world, including Africa, Europe and the
Middle East. Their "about us" page lists concerns about foreign policy, international

organizations and regimes, peace and conflict studies, political theory, and terrorism and
political violence.
(6) International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence (ICSR).
Located at Kings College, University of London. ICSR is extremely unique and qualifies as an
OSINT analyst's dream because it partners with five famous academic institutions that study
terrorism-counterterrorism: Kings College London; the University of Pennsylvania; the
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (Israel); theJordan Institute of Diplomacy; and Georgetown
University.
(7) The Quilliam Foundation. Their "about us" page describes them as a counter-extremism
think tank set up to address the unique challenges of citizenship, identity, and belonging in a
globalized world. They stand for religious freedom, equality, human rights and democracy.
(8) MI6 (Secret Intelligence Service). This is Britain's foreign intelligence service, the one
James Bond worked for. They are akin to America's CIA and collects Britain's foreign
intelligence.
(9) GCHQ. This is the United Kingdom's premier intelligence ad security organization, akin to
America's Intelligence Community (IC). Tops in ELINT, code-breaking and keeps all the spy
services in England updated on advances in modern communications.
In Mexico, there's:
(10) The Center for Research and National Security (CISEN). It is Mexico's intelligence
agency and runs on a $92 million budget each year.
In India:
(11) Institute of Defense and Strategic Analysis (IDSA). An excellent resource with experts
in terrorism and terrorism studies.
In South Asia is:
(12) South Asia Analysis Group (SAAG). An excellent resource for OSINT research. A think
tank that focuses on Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, China, Iraq, Nepal, Sri Lanka
and Fiji. The site provides articles on political and strategic analysis on India's security issues
and has updated newspaper and journal articles about terrorism, international security,
WMDs and the connection between radical Islam and terrorism.
(13) Terrorism Studies. This is SAAG's link to terrorism studies, movements and analysis.
(14) Terrorist Organization track. This is SAAG's detailed site that tracks terror organizations
in the region and studies them. It has articles of published studies and scholarly books of
terrorist organizations in other parts of the world as well.
(15) The Takshashila Institution. They describe themselves as an "independent, non-

partisan networked think tank and school of public policy"

(16) The Brazilian Agency of Intelligence (ABIN). ABIN's main function is to investigate real
and potential threats to the Brazilian society and government and defend the Democratic
State of Law, the Brazilian sovereignty and the effectiveness of public power.
Robert Morton, M.Ed., Ed.S. is a member of the Association Of Former Intelligence Officers
(AFIO) and writes the online spy series Corey Pearson- CIA Spymaster in the Caribbean.
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