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The Combating Terrorism Center at West Point educates, advises, and conducts research to equip present and future leaders with the intellectual tools necessary to understand the challenges of terrorism and counterterrorism.

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Cadets participate in FDNY-CTC crisis simulation exercise

On 19 November, the FDNY and the Combating Terrorism Center teamed up for the now biannual "FDNY – CTC Crisis...

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Minor Misery: What an Islamic State Registry Says About the Challenges of Minors in the Conflict Zone

One of the much-discussed aspects of the Islamic State’s caliphate project was the opportunity it provided for families to travel...

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CTC and cadets visit 9/11 Memorial during annual trip

On 28 October, CTC faculty and 45 cadets enrolled in SS465: Terrorism and SS466: Combating Terrorism traveled to New York...

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General (Ret) Joseph Votel delivers 2019 Yearling Lecture

On 4 October, the Combating Terrorism Center was honored to host General (Ret) Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central...

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