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E-Reference Links - Government Information - Terrorism
 
9-11 Commission Report
Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Official Government Edition. This "provides a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks." Keyword: terrorism, reports, commissions.
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
This links to CRS reports on Terrorism. Keyword: victims, terrorism, terrorist acts.
Country Reports on Terrorism (U.S. Department of State)
This annual publication includes regional and country overviews, an overview of state-sponsored terrorism, a chronology of significant terrorist incidents, background information on foreign terrorist organizations, and U.S. processes, programs, and policy. From 1995-2003, this report was called Patterns of Global Terrorism.

A Chronology of Significant International Terrorism for 2004, from the National Counterterrorism Center. This was originally compiled in support of "Country Reports on Terrorism." Keyword: terrorism, terrorists, terrorist organizations.

Federal Bureau of Investigation: Counterterrorism
This links to partnerships between various U.S. government agencies fighting terrorism, intelligence and analysis, results of efforts, 22 Most Wanted Terrorists, anthrax, "Terrorism in the U.S.," major speeches, and press and Congressional links. Keyword: terrorism, terrorists.
MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base
The Terrorism Knowledge Base includes history, affiliations, locations, and tactics of terrorism entities currently operating across the world. The database features interactive maps, biographies on key terrorist personalities, dynamic graphs, and succinct summaries on who is who and what is what. From the National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism. Keyword: terrorism, terrorist organizations.
Terrorism
An excellent starting point for links to U.S. government agencies that deal with terrorism. This is a partnership between GPO Access and Oklahoma State University. Keyword: terrorism, terrorists, terrorist organizations.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Includes sections on emergencies and disasters, travel and transportation, immigration and borders, research and technology, and threats and protection. Keyword: homeland security, terrorism, terrorists.
U.S. Department of State: Response to Terrorism
Includes News, Issues in Depth, Key Documents, Related Issues, Legal Resources, Chronology, and Online Reading. Links to documents, such as "National Strategy for Combating Terrorism," and "Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations." Keyword: terrorism, terrorists, terrorist organizations, security.
U.S. Government Accountability Office: Special Collections, Terrorism
This links to full-text GAO reports on terrorism from 1980 to the present. Topics addressed include homeland security, aviation security, terrorist financing, money laundering, bioterrorism, port security, etc. Keyword: terrorism, terrorist organizations, security,.
United Nations: UN Actions Against Terrorism
This includes reports, speeches, press conferences, resolutions, and actions taken by various UN organs, including the Security Council, General Assembly, and Economic and Social Council, and the Secretary General. Keyword: terrorism, United Nations.
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