Terrorism Research Studies

CAST conducts empirically, theoretically and policy-relevant research studies, developing qualitative and quantitative assessments about terrorism relevant to the mission of the policy community.  CAST’s objective is to produce research that “translates” findings into potential actions.  These studies are cross-disciplinary, integrating insights from the social sciences, the bio-behavioral sciences, as well as information and computer science.

Counter-Terrorism Conferences

CAST works with the U.S. Government as well as other research institutions such as the Rand Corporation, Columbia University, the University of Southern California and others in the sponsorship of national and international conferences.  A major CAST effort is the co-sponsorship with RAND of the annual Terrorism and Global Security Conference.

Government and Public Information Programs

CAST supports the Global Futures Forum and other initiatives for the terrorism research community as well as the general public with information and insight on evolving terrorist threats and related counter-terrorism programs.  Using Internet web sites, specialized blogs and other modern tools experts can interact, with counter-terrorism professionals, testing conventional theories and generating new insights.

International Efforts

CAST facilitates understanding and interaction on critical counter-terrorism issues with international counterparts in Europe, Israel and elsewhere.  CAST is currently affiliated with the International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) (Israel), the George Marshall Center (Germany), and others.