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The '''International Institute for Counter-Terrorism''' ('''ICT''') is a conservative Israeli [[think tank]] founded in 1996 and located at [[Reichman University]], in [[Herzliya]], [[Israel]].

The '''International Institute for Counter-Terrorism''' (ICT) describes itself as a [[non-profit organization]] located at the [[Interdisciplinary Center]] (IDC), [[Herzliya]], [[Israel]]. The ICT was apparently founded in 1996 and describes itself as "the leading academic institute for counter-terrorism in the world, facilitating international cooperation in the global struggle against terrorism. The ICT, which has been characterized by ''[[Foreign Affairs]]'' as presenting the conservative Israeli perspective,<ref name=FA>{{cite journal|last=Cohen|first=Eliot|title=The International Policy Institute for Counterterrorism, Herzliyah Interdisciplinary Center: www.ict.org.il|journal=Foreign Affairs|year=2002|month=September/October|url=http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/58142/eliot-a-cohen/the-international-policy-institute-for-counterterrorism-herzliya|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref> describes itself as "an independent [[think tank]] providing expertise in [[terrorism]], [[counter-terrorism]], [[homeland security]], threat vulnerability and [[risk assessment]], [[intelligence analysis]] and [[national security]] and defense policy."<ref name=about>{{cite web|url=http://www.ict.org.il/AboutICT/AboutUs/tabid/55/Default.aspx|title=About ICT – About Us}}</ref> The organisation further states that "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."<ref name=obj>{{cite web|url=http://www.instituteforcounterterrorism.org/apage/2135.php|title=About ICT – Objectives}}</ref>


==Activities==
==Activities==
According to ''[[Foreign Affairs]]'', ICT presents a conservative Israeli perspective known for its searchable database on terrorist attacks by organizations both within and outside the Middle East.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Cohen|first=Eliot|title=The International Policy Institute for Counterterrorism, Herzliyah Interdisciplinary Center: www.ict.org.il|journal=Foreign Affairs|date=September–October 2002|url=http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/58142/eliot-a-cohen/the-international-policy-institute-for-counterterrorism-herzliya|access-date=22 May 2012}}</ref>
Among ICT's stated activities are academic courses, seminars, conferences, research and publication of papers, articles and commentaries, consulting and training, threat assessment, legal assistance, lectures and workshops. The ICT administers the largest [[public domain]] research [[database]] on the Internet of [[terrorist organization]]s, activists and incidents from 1988 to the present time.{{Fact|date=May 2009}}


In the [[University of Pennsylvania]]'s ''2014 Global Go To Think Tanks Report'', ICT was ranked as the 29th best think tank in the Middle East and North Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=The 2014 Global Go To Think Tank Index|publisher=[[University of Pennsylvania]]|date=2015-02-04|url=http://repository.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1008&context=think_tanks|access-date=2015-02-14}}</ref>
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The ICT's reporting has been mentioned by ''[[The Village Voice]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2002-06-04/news/targeting-toddlers/|title=Targeting Toddlers}}</ref> ''[[USA Today]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2009-03-19-israel_N.htm|title=Israel to probe reported abuse by soldiers in Gaza | work=USA Today | date=2009-03-19}}</ref> and ''[[Asian Tribune]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiantribune.com/?q=node/16878|title=Failure to understand the conflict by UN and the West has created a humanitarian Crisis }}</ref>


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The ICT's reporting has been mentioned by ''[[The Village Voice]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2002-06-04/news/targeting-toddlers/|title=Targeting Toddlers}}</ref> ''[[USA Today]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2009-03-19-israel_N.htm|title=Israel to probe reported abuse by soldiers in Gaza | work=USA Today | date=2009-03-19}}</ref> and ''[[Asian Tribune]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiantribune.com/?q=node/16878|title=Failure to understand the conflict by UN and the West has created a humanitarian Crisis }}</ref>
==Objectives==
As its objectives, the ICT lists:<ref name=obj/>
; Raising Awareness: includes all aspects of counter-terrorism including the psychological effects of acts of terror and the threat of terrorism.
; Advising Decision Makers: encourages closer cooperation between different bodies involved in the fight against international terrorism and provides decision-makers with recommendations.
; Research: integrates academic knowledge with the practical experience of experts from many fields related to terrorism and counter-terrorism. The Institute conducts applied research concerning the roots of terrorism, its motivations, and causes.


==Leadership==
==Leadership==
One of the founders, Dr. [[Boaz Ganor]], served as the ICT's Executive Director. In 2004, he was replaced by Col. (res.) Adv. [[Lior Lotan]]. Dr. Ganor sits on the ICT's Board of Directors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.instituteforcounterterrorism.org/apage/5185.php|title=About ICT – ICT Team – ICT Management}}</ref> Dr. Boaz Ganor returned to the Executive Director position in late 2006. Dr. Eitan Azani serves as ICT's Deputy Director.
One of ICT's founders and board members, [[Boaz Ganor]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ict.org.il/Content.aspx?ID=29|title=About ICT – ICT Team}}</ref> served as the ICT's executive director from 1996 through 2004, when he was temporarily replaced by [[Lior Lotan]]. Ganor returned as executive director in late 2006. Eitan Azani serves as deputy director.


==Funding==
==Funding==
The ICT relies exclusively on private donations and revenue from events, projects and programs.<ref name=about/>
The ICT professes to rely exclusively on private donations and revenue from events, projects and programs.<ref name=about>{{cite web|url=http://www.ict.org.il/AboutUs.aspx|title=About ICT – About Us|access-date=2014-11-12|archive-date=2022-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328125349/https://www.ict.org.il/AboutUs.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 15:40, 30 April 2024

The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) is a conservative Israeli think tank founded in 1996 and located at Reichman University, in Herzliya, Israel.

Activities

According to Foreign Affairs, ICT presents a conservative Israeli perspective known for its searchable database on terrorist attacks by organizations both within and outside the Middle East.[1]

In the University of Pennsylvania's 2014 Global Go To Think Tanks Report, ICT was ranked as the 29th best think tank in the Middle East and North Africa.[2]

The ICT's reporting has been mentioned by The Village Voice,[3] USA Today,[4] and Asian Tribune.[5]

Leadership

One of ICT's founders and board members, Boaz Ganor,[6] served as the ICT's executive director from 1996 through 2004, when he was temporarily replaced by Lior Lotan. Ganor returned as executive director in late 2006. Eitan Azani serves as deputy director.

Finanzierung

The ICT professes to rely exclusively on private donations and revenue from events, projects and programs.[7]

References

  1. ^ Cohen, Eliot (September–October 2002). "The International Policy Institute for Counterterrorism, Herzliyah Interdisciplinary Center: www.ict.org.il". Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  2. ^ "The 2014 Global Go To Think Tank Index". University of Pennsylvania. 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-14.
  3. ^ "Targeting Toddlers".
  4. ^ "Israel to probe reported abuse by soldiers in Gaza". USA Today. 2009-03-19.
  5. ^ "Failure to understand the conflict by UN and the West has created a humanitarian Crisis".
  6. ^ "About ICT – ICT Team".
  7. ^ "About ICT – About Us". Archived from the original on 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2014-11-12.


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