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Political Science & Law > Terrorism

Contributor -- Bryan Carson, Western Kentucky University


America's War Against Terrorism
This site, from the University of Michigan, is a compilation of sources of information about the September 11th attack, previous attacks, country information, background research and more.
Avalon Project: September 11, 2001: Attack on America
This site includes approximately 730 documents covering executive orders, proclamations, determinations, and public laws. The site is searchable, and includes links to related documents and external web sites. Documents are arranged chronologically by date of issue.
Bibliography on Terrorism, Bioterrorism, the Middle East, and 9-11 Related Issues
This bibliography provides a list of publications relevant to the 9-11 attacks and aftermath, alongwith associated book reviews. It is a good rundown of topics in the aftermath of 9-1. Categories include terrorism, bioterrorism, coping, Afghanistan, Islam, Middle East, U.S. Foreign Policy. There are links to some full-text and book reviews for items that are not available in full-text.
Bioterror
This is a special report from the Nova series. It includes a history of biowarfare, a global guide to bioweapons, teacher's guide, interviews and more.
Criminal Enforcement Against Terrorists
This report analyzes data on FBI investigations and prosecution of terrorism and terror groups, both domestic and international. It covers over 1300 investigations that were referred by the FBI for prosecution from October 1996 through September 2001.
Government Publications on Terrorism
This is a selection of government reports, hearings, statements, etc. about Terrorism.
Hunting Bin Laden
This is a PBS Frontline special report on Osama bin Laden.
Looking For Answers
This is a PBS Frontline special report on Islamic terrorism.
Recent Terrorism
This is a compilation of resources from CQ Press sources about the September 11th terrorist strikes in New York and Washington, DC. It includes press coverage, religion, politics, intelligence gathering, terrorism and counter-terrorism resources and links to other resources.
Significant Terrorist Incidents, 1961-2001
This chronology of significant terrorist incidents was compiled by the U.S. Department of State.
Target America
This is a PBS Frontline special report on terrorism in the 1980's.
Television Archive- World Perspectives Concerning September 11
This is a collection of news coverage from television broadcasts around the world concerning the September 11th attack.
Terrorism and U.S. Policy
From the National Security Archive, this site makes formerly secret U.S. government documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, accessible to researchers and the public.(PDF format)
Terrorism -Background and Threat Assessments
This site, from the Federation of American Scientists, provides links to documents, article, papers, reports, background information about chemical and biological weapons, specific terrorist acts, terrorist groups, and much more.
Terrorism Law and Policy
This site, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, includes sections on both U.S. and World anti-terrorism laws, terrorist trials, terrorism and terrorists and counter-terrorism policies.
Terrorism Research Center
This site features essays and thought pieces on current issues, as well as links to other terrorism documents, research and resources.
Terrorist Attack on America: Background Information
This site provides full-text articles from the journal Foreign Affairs.
War on Terrorism
From the CIA, this site provides links to information about terrorism and counter-terrorism.

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 20-Aug-2003 12:37:02 EDT