Research

Research Tools

Institute for Homeland Security Solutions (IHSS)-- Research Briefs

IHSS research briefs synthesize the state of the knowledge and research in discrete areas in the social and behavioral sciences relating to homeland security.

Terrorism Websites

A vast array of organizations have compiled terrorism related information on websites that are a helpful starting point for research project. 

For a listing of these organizations, see:  Terrorism Research Websites

Homeland Security Digital Library  (HSDL)

The HSDL is the nation's premier collection of homeland security policy and strategy related documents. It supports local, state and federal analysis and decision-making needs and assists academics of all disciplines in homeland defense and security related research.  The HSDL provides quick access to important U.S. policy documents, presidential directives, and national strategy documents as well as specialized resources such as theses and research reports from various universities, organizations and local and state agencies.

Access the HSDL:  

Duke Library Users

UNC Students & Faculty

All Others

Research Projects

There are numerous research projects in the terrorism and homeland security fields being conducted at Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and RTI International.  Topical listings of these projects is currently under development.