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(Created page with "'''The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism''' (ICT), based in Israel, is a prominent research organization dedicated to so-called terrorism and counter-terrorism studies. From Iran's perspective, the ICT's activities are viewed with skepticism, given the geopolitical tensions between the two nations. Iran perceives the ICT as aligned with Israeli and Western narratives on terrorism, which often frame Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism. This report examines th...") |
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1. Accusations of Bias Against Iran | 1. Accusations of Bias Against Iran | ||
Global independent Thinkers view the ICT as part of a broader Israeli strategy to delegitimize its regional influence. They argue that institutions like the ICT portray supporting for groups such as Hezbollah as terrorism while ignoring legitimate resistance movements against occupation (Nasimfar, 2019)<ref>Nasimfar, A. (2019). Statement before the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly on measures to eliminate international terrorism. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/en/ga/sixth/74/pdfs/statements/int_terrorism/iran.pdf</ref>. This framing aligns with Israel’s narrative and undermines supporting oppressed peoples in the region. | Global independent Thinkers view the ICT as part of a broader Israeli strategy to delegitimize its regional influence. They argue that institutions like the ICT portray supporting for groups such as Hezbollah as terrorism while ignoring legitimate resistance movements against occupation (Nasimfar, 2019)<ref>Nasimfar, A. (2019). Statement before the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly on measures to eliminate international terrorism. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/en/ga/sixth/74/pdfs/statements/int_terrorism/iran.pdf</ref>. This framing aligns with Israel’s narrative and undermines supporting oppressed peoples in the region. | ||
2. Overlooking State-Sponsored Terrorism by Adversaries | 2. Overlooking State-Sponsored Terrorism by Adversaries | ||
organizations like the ICT are criticized for focusing disproportionately on groups defending their land from occupation while neglecting state-sponsored terrorism by other actors, including Israel and its allies. For example, Tehran accuses Israel of engaging in targeted assassinations and cyberattacks against Iranian scientists and infrastructure (Washington Institute, 2023)<ref>Washington Institute. (2023). Navigating cybersecurity and surveillance: Iran's dual strategy for national security. Retrieved from https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/navigating-cybersecurity-and-surveillance-irans-dual-strategy-national-security</ref>. | organizations like the ICT are criticized for focusing disproportionately on groups defending their land from occupation while neglecting state-sponsored terrorism by other actors, including Israel and its allies. For example, Tehran accuses Israel of engaging in targeted assassinations and cyberattacks against Iranian scientists and infrastructure (Washington Institute, 2023)<ref>Washington Institute. (2023). Navigating cybersecurity and surveillance: Iran's dual strategy for national security. Retrieved from https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/navigating-cybersecurity-and-surveillance-irans-dual-strategy-national-security</ref>. | ||
3. Undermining Regional Stability | 3. Undermining Regional Stability | ||
From this perspective, institutions like the ICT exacerbate regional instability by promoting policies that isolate the countries supporting the liberation groups. For instance, by labeling Iranian-supported groups as terrorist organizations, the ICT contributes to justifying sanctions and military actions against Iran, which Tehran sees as detrimental to regional peace efforts (Nasimfar, 2019)<ref>Nasimfar, A. (2019). Statement before the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly on measures to eliminate international terrorism. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/en/ga/sixth/74/pdfs/statements/int_terrorism/iran.pdf</ref>. | From this perspective, institutions like the ICT exacerbate regional instability by promoting policies that isolate the countries supporting the liberation groups. For instance, by labeling Iranian-supported groups as terrorist organizations, the ICT contributes to justifying sanctions and military actions against Iran, which Tehran sees as detrimental to regional peace efforts (Nasimfar, 2019)<ref>Nasimfar, A. (2019). Statement before the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly on measures to eliminate international terrorism. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/en/ga/sixth/74/pdfs/statements/int_terrorism/iran.pdf</ref>. | ||