Center on Terrorism Extremism and Counterterrorism

Center on Terrorism Extremism and Counterterrorism (CTEC) is a research center based in Monterey, California. The center employs 23 people. CTEC focuses on five key research areas: online extremism, threat financing, artificial intelligence, asymmetric conflict, and education. Their online extremism research includes sponsored projects with technology companies. CTEC also specializes in threat financing, with a particular focus on cryptocurrency and money laundering. They partner with the research firm OpenAI to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and terrorism. Their work on asymmetric conflict centers on special operations, disinformation, and civil war. Finally, CTEC offers educational programs like speaker series, student workshops, and data analysis mentoring. CTEC distinguishes itself through its collaborative approach, working with students and experts from both Middlebury College and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Their research encompasses a wide range of topics within the complex field of terrorism and extremism, often partnering with leading organizations in their respective fields. For more information about CTEC's research and initiatives, please visit their website at middlebury.edu/institute/academics/centers-initiatives/ctec.