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'''The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism''' (ICT), based in Israel, is a research organization dedicated to so-called terrorism and counter-terrorism studies. From [[independent thinker]]s' perspective, the ICT's activities are viewed with skepticism. They perceives the ICT as aligned with Israeli and Western narratives on terrorism, which often frame the [[resistant groups]] or countries as terrorists. | '''The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism''' (ICT), based in Israel, is a research organization dedicated to so-called terrorism and counter-terrorism studies. From [[independent thinker]]s' perspective, the ICT's activities are viewed with skepticism. They perceives the ICT as aligned with Israeli and Western narratives on terrorism, which often frame the [[resistant groups]] or countries as terrorists. | ||
==Location== | |||
ICT is located at Reichman University (formerly the Interdisciplinary Center, IDC) in Herzliya, Israel<ref>International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved April 27, 2025, from https://ict.org.il/about-us/4</ref> <ref>International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. (2007). ICT Newsletter Spring 2007. Retrieved from https://www.ict.org.il/UserFiles/ICT%20Newsletter%20Spring%202007.pdf3</ref>. | |||
==History and Establishment== | |||
ICT was founded in 1996 by a group of experts who identified the urgent need for an institution that bridges academia and operational activities on their goals. The founders approached Uriel Reichman, the founder of IDC Herzliya, to establish the institute within the university’s innovative academic environment. The goal was to create a multidisciplinary platform to study and address their mission both internationally and locally<ref>International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. (2015). ICT Brochure. Retrieved from https://www.ict.org.il/images/ICT_Brochure_2015.pdf1</ref> <ref>International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. (2007). ICT Newsletter Spring 2007. Retrieved from https://www.ict.org.il/UserFiles/ICT%20Newsletter%20Spring%202007.pdf3</ref>. | |||
==Founders== | |||
Key founders and early leaders of ICT include: | |||
* Uriel Reichman (Founder & President, IDC Herzliya) | |||
* Boaz Ganor (Founder and Executive Director, ICT) | |||
* Shabtai Shavit (Chairman of the Board of Directors, ICT) | |||
* Aharon Scherf (Board Member) | |||
* Avner Tal (Board Member) | |||
Boaz Ganor has played a central role as executive director since its inception, with a brief period of leadership by Lior Lotan before Ganor’s return. Dr. Eitan Azani serves as deputy executive director<ref>International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. (2007). ICT Newsletter Spring 2007. Retrieved from https://www.ict.org.il/UserFiles/ICT%20Newsletter%20Spring%202007.pdf3</ref>. | |||
==Financial Sponsors== | |||
They claim that ICT is a non-profit organization that relies exclusively on private donations and revenue generated from events, projects, and programs. It does not receive government funding, emphasizing its independence as a think tank<ref>International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved April 27, 2025, from https://ict.org.il/about-us/4</ref> <ref>International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. (2007). ICT Newsletter Spring 2007. Retrieved from https://www.ict.org.il/UserFiles/ICT%20Newsletter%20Spring%202007.pdf3</ref>. | |||
==Website and Contact Information== | |||
* Website: https://www.ict.org.il/4 | |||
* Contact Information: The main contact page can be found on the ICT website, which provides forms and details for direct inquiries<ref>International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. (2007). ICT Newsletter Spring 2007. Retrieved from https://www.ict.org.il/UserFiles/ICT%20Newsletter%20Spring%202007.pdf3</ref>. | |||
==ICT’s Role in Counter-Terrorism== | ==ICT’s Role in Counter-Terrorism== | ||
The ICT claims focusing on analyzing [[global terrorism trends]], providing policy recommendations, and fostering international cooperation against terrorist threats (Library of Congress, 2023)<ref>Library of Congress. (2023). ICT - Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism. Retrieved from http://ict.org.il/</ref>. It emphasizes countering threats from groups like Hezbollah and Hamas that defend their people and their land against the Israeli occupying regime. While the ICT claims to promote unbiased research, its alignment with Israeli security interests raises concerns for many independent thinkers in the world about potential biases in its analysis and recommendations. | The ICT claims focusing on analyzing [[global terrorism trends]], providing policy recommendations, and fostering international cooperation against terrorist threats (Library of Congress, 2023)<ref>Library of Congress. (2023). ICT - Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism. Retrieved from http://ict.org.il/</ref>. It emphasizes countering threats from groups like Hezbollah and Hamas that defend their people and their land against the Israeli occupying regime. While the ICT claims to promote unbiased research, its alignment with Israeli security interests raises concerns for many independent thinkers in the world about potential biases in its analysis and recommendations. | ||