Department of state, 1997 patterns of global terrorism. Central asia, which for years had suffered attacks from. The patterns described here provide a very general overview. Patterns of global terrorism report, patterns 2003 and addresses selected issues relating to its content. Patterns of global terrorism was a report published each year on or before april 30 by the united states department of state. Islam and the patterns in terrorism and violent extremism. With several spectacular terrorist attacks, the war in iraq, and a series of counterterrorism victories, 2003 witnessed profound changes in the arena. A key challenge of understanding terrorism is both acknowledging the moral outrage at terrorist acts, while at the same time trying to understand the rationale behind terrorism. Mar 23, 2018 although terrorist attacks occur worldwide, aggregated global trends mask important variation at the regional, national, and local level. Trends, state sponsors, and related issues overview of 2003 terrorist trends on april 29, 2004, the department of state released its patterns of global terrorism report hereafter referred to as patterns 2003. Rollout of patterns of global terrorism 2003 annual report ambassador cofer black coordinator for counterterrorism washington, dc april 29, 2004.
The department of states patterns of global terrorism report. Changing patterns in terrorism and the threat to business 05 changing patterns in terrorism and the threat to business 04 global rise in isinspired attacks the grip of the socalled islamic state is may have loosened in its middle eastern heartland, but the global threat posed by. Patterns of global terrorism 2003 eurasia overview. Patterns of global terrorism, 1994 department of state publication 10239 office of the secretary office of the coordinator for counterterrorism, philip c. We also consider as acts of terrorism attacks on military installations or on armed military personnel when a state of military hostilities does not exist at the site, such as bombings against us bases in europe, the philippines, or elsewhere. Apr 29, 2004 rollout of patterns of global terrorism 2003 annual report ambassador cofer black coordinator for counterterrorism washington, dc april 29, 2004.
Us department of state reports with supplementary documents and statistics provides the most complete and authoritative historical data on terrorism around the globe. This is the sixth edition of the global terrorism index gti. In this report we examine patterns of terrorism in the united states from 1970 to 2014 based on analysis of the global terrorism database gtd. Visualizing patterns in a global terrorism incident database 769. This report highlights trends and data found in the state departments annual. Patterns of global terrorism and threats to the united states house of representatives, committee on armed services, special oversight panel on terrorism, washington, dc, tuesday, may 22, 2001. In particular, patterns of terrorism in the united states are unique, characterized by especially distinctive trends in the number of attacks over. Aaron clauset university of colorado thursday, september 29, 2011. Released by the office of the coordinator for counterterrorism april 29, 2004 eurasia overview. Recognition of these nuances is critical for understanding the broader causes and consequences of terrorism. In its report patterns of global terrorism 2002, the u. Never before published in book form, patterns of global terrorism. The burke chair at csis has assembled a wide range of indicators that help quantify and explain these patterns, and that look beyond the crises of the moment to examine longer term trends. The state department released the 2003 edition of patterns of global terrorism last week in accordance with its congressional mandate to provide an accounting of international trends.
The annual patterns of global terrorism report, released april 2004 by the secretary of state and the coordinator for counterterrorism, is submitted in compliance with title 22 of the united states code, section 2656fa, which requires the department of state to provide congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the criteria of section a1 and 2 of the act. The department of states annual patterns of global terrorism focuses primarily on international terrorism involving citizens or territory of two or more states. Inventory and assessment of databases relevant for social science. Of course, if a state sponsor meets the criteria for being dropped from the terrorism list, it will be. Note that conversations between a crs analyst and state department and ttic staff in may. Europe, there were 14 victims killed and 21 wounded in international terrorists attacks. As required by legislation, the report includes detailed assessments of foreign countries where. The department of states patterns of global terrorism. Patterns of global terrorism was an annual summary of terrorist activies in the world, issued by the us state department. Country reports on terrorism country reports on terrorism country reports on terrorism is submitted in compliance with title 22 of the united states code, section 2656f the act, which requires the department of state to provide to congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the criteria of the act.
Pdf on oct 1, 2015, jasonleigh striegher and others published understanding lone wolf terrorism. Briefing on patterns of global terrorism 2000 report. This is the fourth edition of the global terrorism index which provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over. Rollout of patterns of global terrorism 2003 annual report. It covers global, regional, and key national trends and compares different estimates and sources for 2015 and 2016. In the terrorist attacks that took place throughout 2003 in every region of the world, but there is some good news as well. Oct 17, 2017 it is far too easy to focus on individual acts of terrorism and extremism, and ignore the global patterns in such violence. Patterns of global terrorism 2000 released by the office of the coordinator for counterterrorism april 30, 2001 the year 2000 showed that terrorism continues to pose a clear and present danger to the international community.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Patterns of global terrorism index this report is submitted in compliance with title 22 of the united states code, section 2656fa, which requires the department of state to provide congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the criteria of section a1 and 2 of the act. It is also one of the most complex mixing the actions of states, extremists, and other nonstate actors in a wide range of threats and types of conflicts. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Terrorism in 2017, and also designated key hizballah figures as sdgts as we pushed back on iranian support for terrorism across the globe. From a peak of 856 in 1988, the number of incidents decreased to 455 in 1990. Global patterns in terrorism lecture 10 29 september 2011 csci 7000. To learn about our use of cookies and how you can manage your cookie settings, please see our cookie policy. Country reports on terrorism country reports on terrorism is submitted in compliance with title 22 of the united states code, section 2656f the act, which requires the department of state to provide to congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the criteria of the act. Aug 28, 2017 it traces the patterns since 1970, and focuses on the period from 20112016 the years since the sudden rise of massive political instability and extremism in the mena region. Each incident record has spatial information country. In particular, patterns of terrorism in the united states are unique, characterized by especially distinctive trends in the number of attacks. We begin by describing the data collection methodology for the global terrorism database gtd and conclude with general observations about the implications of this analysis for additional research and policy. Changing patterns in terrorism and the threat to business. Hull, acting coordinator for counterterrorism briefing upon the release of the report patterns of global terrorism 2000 washington, dc april 30, 2001.
These efforts are only a snapshot of our ongoing work to protect the united states, our allies, and interests from terrorism. The report provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over the last 20 years, covering the period from the beginning of 1998 to the end of 2017. The first patterns of global terrorism volume was issued in 1983, apparently continuing the earlier patterns of international terrorism series of the national foreign. The number of people killed or wounded by terrorists also fell significantly. Data at release showed minimal change in the number of. Terrorism is not a new phenomenon in human experience. Patterns of global terrorism was a report published each year on or before april 30 by the. Changing patterns in terrorism and the threat to business 05 changing patterns in terrorism and the threat to business 04 global rise in isinspired attacks the grip of the socalled islamic state is may have loosened in its middle eastern heartland, but the global threat posed by islamist terrorism has grown and spread. Pdf the terrorism database includes more than 27 000 terrorism incidents between 1968 and 2006. Terrorism has become one of the dominating national security threats of the 21st century. This report is submitted in compliance with title 22 of the united states code, section 2656fa, which requires the department of state to provide congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the criteria of section a1 and 2 of the act. Patterns of global terrorism share the annual patterns of global terrorism report is submitted in compliance with title 22 of the united states code, section 2656fa, which requires the department of state to provide congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the criteria of section a1 and 2 of the act. Although terrorist attacks occur worldwide, aggregated global trends mask important variation at the regional, national, and local level.
Global terrorism index search results institute for. A comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism with a special emphasis on how to effectively address the threat of terrorism. The annual patterns of global terrorism report, released april 2004 by the secretary of state and the coordinator for counterterrorism, is submitted in compliance with title 22 of the united states code, section 2656fa, which requires the department of state to provide congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups. Hard copies of publication 10535, patterns of global terrorism, are available from the superintendent of documents, u. Pdf visualizing patterns in a global terrorism incident. It has since been renamed country reports on terrorism. It traces the patterns since 1970, and focuses on the period from 20112016 the years since the sudden rise of massive political instability and extremism in the mena region. End of document patterns of global terrorism contents. Patterns of terrorism in the united states, 197020, oct. The annual patterns of global terrorism report is submitted in compliance with title 22 of the united states code, section 2656fa, which requires the department of state to provide congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the criteria of section a1 and 2 of the act. Nov 17, 2016 this is the fourth edition of the global terrorism index which provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over the last 16 years, covering the period from. On april 29, 2004, the department of state released its annual patterns of global terrorism report. Department of state reports with supplementary documents and statistics 2 vol. It also describes but does not provide statistics on domestic terrorism abroad, which is an even more widespread phenomenon.
The secretary of state is required by congress to produce detailed assessments about each foreign country in which acts of international terrorism occurred. This document produced by the state department in august 1988 provides graphs and analysis of international terrorist acts for the year of 1987. Visualizing patterns in a global terrorism incident database. We encourage readers to explore the global terrorism database and consider contextual information for a comprehensive assessment.
April 30, 2003 the annual patterns of global terrorism report, released april 2003 by the secretary of state and the coordinator for. Country reports on terrorism is submitted in compliance with title 22 of the united states code, section 2656f the act, which requires the department of. Country reports on terrorism united states department of state. By closing this message, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Apr 30, 2001 patterns of global terrorism 2000 phillip t.
Homegrown violent extremism in trinidad and tobago. Pdf visualizing patterns in a global terrorism incident database. Visualizing patterns in a global terrorism incident database article pdf available in environment and planning b planning and design 345. Such a network supported the failed attempt to smuggle explosives material and detonating devices into seattle in december. In particular, patterns of terrorism in the united states are unique, characterized by especially distinctive trends in the number of attacks over time, the lethality of attacks, and the diversity of perpetrators, weapons, and targets.
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