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 30.04.2008 - Remembering - Symposium on the subject of Bereavement, Terrorism and Decision Making
Ahead of Israel’s 60th Independence Day, the International Institute for Counter Terrorism at the Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya, in cooperation with the “Remembering” Organization, will conduct a symposium on the subject of “Bereavement, Terrorism and Decision Making in Israel”
The symposium’s goal is to stress terrorism’s implications on cultural and social-psychological aspects with regards to the extra-military arenas: the media, civil society, the judicial arena and the public remembrance and bereavement. The symposium will focus on the developments in these areas due to the understanding that their functioning directly or indirectly affects social strength, political power and national psychology in a society that continuously deals with real terrorist threats.
The event will take place on the eve of Memorial Day (Yom Ha’Zikaron), Tuesday, 6 May, 2008,between 14:00-17:00 at the Eshkol Hall, Binyanei Ha’uma in Jerusalem.
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25.02.2008 - The Mind of the Terrorist: The Psychology of Terrorism from the IRA to al-Qaeda
A symposium, held at the IDC Herzliya, with the participation of:
Dr. Jerrold M Post, Director, Political Psychology Program, Professor of Psychiatry, Political Psychology, and International Affairs, Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University
Prof. Ariel Merari, Member and Former Chairman of the Department of Psychology at the Tel-Aviv University and Director of the Political Violence Research Unit.
Dr. Boaz Ganor, Founder and Executive Director of the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
The lectures were followed by a discussion with the audience and ICT's research fellows and associates.
Background:
Dr. Jerrold M Post has devoted his entire career to the field of political psychology. During his 21 year career with the Central Intelligence Agency he founded and directed the Center for the Analysis of Personality and Political Behavior, an interdisciplinary behavioral science unit which provided assessments of foreign leadership and decision making for the President and other senior officials to prepare for Summit meetings and other high level negotiations and for use in crisis situations. Dr. Post initiated the U.S. government program in understanding the psychology of terrorism. In recognition of his leadership of the Center, Dr. Post was awarded the Intelligence Medal of Merit in 1979, and received the Studies in Intelligence Award in 1980. He received the Nevitt Sanford Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Political Psychology in 2002. Dr. Post has published widely on crisis decision-making, leadership, and on the psychology of political violence and terrorism, and recently has been addressing weapons of mass destruction terrorism: psychological incentives and constraints, as well as information systems terrorism. In His latest book, "The Mind of the Terrorist: The Psychology of Terrorism from the IRA to al-Qaeda" Dr. Post identifying and exploring three types of terrorism: national-separatist, social-revolutionary and religious-extremist. Analyses of beliefs and motives—often taken from the personal statements of members and leaders—illustrate how a psychologically normal person becomes an agent of extraordinary violence. According to Post, understanding the psychology and sociology of terrorists is vital in a true war on terrorism, which is, after all, often rooted in conflicting ideologies (~Publishers Weekly).
Prof. Ariel Merari is member and former chairman of the Department of Psychology at Tel Aviv University and Director of the Political Violence Research Unit. He has been a visiting professor at Berkeley and Harvard, and a Senior Fellow at the International Security Program of the Kennedy School’s Belfer Center. He established Israel’s Hostage Negotiations and Crisis Management Unit and commanded it for more than 20 years. He has served as a consultant to various branches of several governments. Prof. Merari has responded to Dr. Post's lecture on the issue of the psychology of terrorism
For a full transcription of the symposium, please follow the link below.
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25.12.2007 - "Global Terrorism and International Crime"
The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) in cooperation with the Israeli Minister of National Infrastructures held on November 13th, 2007 the third International conference of the World Anti- Criminal and Antiterrorist Forum (WAAF) on "Global Terrorism and International Crime".
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11.12.2007 - ICT's International Expert Forum in honor of Col. Binyamin Gibli
ICT have gathered a prestigious and unique group of experts to conduct discussions in real time about issues concerning terrorism and counter-terrorism. The purpose of this forum is to share views, gather and relay information for everyone to benefit from. For example, after a terror attack or counter-terrorist operation, participants in the forum can say where they stand on the situation, their questions and dilemmas and to start a discussion. This will ensure fast communication and to exchange important ideas with each other.
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18.10.2007 - Road-Show Summary, March-June 2007
The Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) and Counter-Terrorism Solutions (CTS) Ltd., the consulting and training arm of ICT, conducted an advanced workshop "Road Show" in the United States titled "Combating International Terrorism: Current and future trends and domestic implications" from March 22-29, 2007.The workshops were designed for security agencies, such as the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, law enforcement agencies, first responders, decision makers, international and local business corporations, heads of security departments, and more.
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12.08.2007 - International Training Course at ICT
A special delegation of approximately 80 senior military, government and law-enforcement personnel in the field of counter-terrorism from various countries around the world came to Israel as part of a special Marshall Center course between June 23rd- 25th.
The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies based in Garmisch, Germany is a German-American organization working to strengthen the security cooperation in the international level, especially in the field of defense, between North American, European and Asian countries.
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22.07.2007 - Terrorism and Medicine Program
This intensive one week program is designed for medical practitioners, academics, and emergency response personnel, as well as security and disaster management professionals and policy makers, who want to gain a broader understanding of the threats of terrorism, methods of response, and emergency preparedness. The program will provide a comprehensive overview of the principles of terror medicine and mass casualty and disaster management, building on the extensive experience gained by Israel in dealing with victims of terror attacks and mass casualty events (MCE).
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22.07.2007 - Arab Culture & Environment Program
This one week program gives a comprehensive view into the Arab and Islamic cultural environment, its structures, values, basic language elements and social practices. By learning about the socially accepted norms and values in the Arab and Islamic world, participants can begin to appreciate the subtleties of this culture and how to work within Arab and Islamic environments. The program is intended for security experts, practitioners, scholars, students and all those interested in addressing and working with Arab and Islamic communities.
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01.07.2007 - The Executive Certificate Program in Counter-Terrorism Studies
Participants learn about central issues in homeland security and counter-terrorism from those with first-hand experience and those involved in cutting-edge research in these fields. The courses in the program provide concentrated, in-depth exposure to the phenomenon of modern terrorism and its characteristics, modus operandi, scope and dissemination throughout the world. In addition, participants will obtain an understanding of the challenge this phenomenon presents to decision-makers, security establishments, first responders and the business sector, based on the experiences accumulated in the field.
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11.06.2007 - The Threat of Terrorism to the Stability in the Middle East
The first bi-lateral Italian-Israeli conference on “The Influence of Terrorism on the Stability of the Middle East”, under the sponsorship of the Italian embassy and with the support of the Israeli MFA, took place between 11 – 12 June 2007 at The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT),
the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya.
The goal of the conference was to analyze the influence of terrorism and large scale violence on the political processes and the policies of states and non-state actors, during this crucial period for the stability of the region.
Five renowned Italian and eight Israeli experts in the fields of terrorism and counter-terrorism studies in the Middle East, participated in the conference
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