The Journal of Operational Medicine Joins CTM-E as Official Affiliate Organisation
The Counter-Terrorism Medicine European Initiative (CTM-E) is proud to announce that the Journal of Operational Medicine (JOM) has officially joined our network as an affiliate organisation.
SOF Adopts Half-Mask System to Mitigate Chronic Chemical and Firing Range Toxicities
Special Operations Forces (SOF) have begun operational fielding of Avon Protection’s Modular Integrated Tactical Respirator (MITR) half-mask and goggle system.
What CTC at West Point’s Latest WMD Analysis Means for the Future
A comprehensive analysis published in the CTC Sentinel by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, authored by national security expert Peter Bergen, provides a timely critical re-evaluation of non-state actors and weapons of mass destruction.
Academic Milestone: Harald De Cauwer Successfully Defends Thesis on Data-Driven Counter-Terrorism Medicine Management
Harald De Cauwer presented groundbreaking research on whether advanced mathematical and statistical models can improve preparedness and operational management during terror incidents.
Rome hosts event on Medical and Epidemic Intelligence in Hybrid Warfare
On October 17, 2026, leading figures from defence, academia, intelligence, and healthcare will gather at the David Sassoli Hall in Rome
KU Leuven partners with CTM-E to support the newly formed CTEPRR Research Division
Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) will work closely with KU Leuven (KUL) through an MoU to support the Counter-Terrorism Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response (CTEPRR) Research Division.
CTM-E visits UCL Doctoral Researchers
On Friday, 2 October 2026, members of Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) met with PhD researchers from University College London (UCL) for a collaborative discussion centred on ongoing counter-terrorism research projects.
U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security evaluates threat landscape 25 Years Post-9/11
Twenty-five years on from September 11, 2001, the United States House Committee on Homeland Security has published a review, “25th Anniversary Report: National Security Improvements and the Domestic Threat Landscape 25 Years After 9/11/01.”
ACLED data highlights surge in drone use in organised crime across Latin America
Recent analysis published by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) details a rapid, destabilising tactical shift across Latin America, where organised crime syndicates and non-state armed groups have transitioned from experimental drone use to regular, weaponised aerial warfare.
The implications of the Kohat Mosque attack
On the afternoon of 18 September 2026, a coordinated mass-casualty terrorist attack struck a mosque situated within the Old Police Lines compound in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
CTM-E visits City of London Police
Counter Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) recently observed a nationally standardised pre-hospital trauma care programme hosted by the City of London Police
UN CTED Report Highlights Terrorist Propaganda as Operational Infrastructure
The UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) has released a new Trends Report.
Penille Andersen named Denmark's Country Representative for Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe
Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTME) has expanded its regional leadership framework by appointing Penille Andersen as the new Danish Envoy.
Australian landmark study identifies misogyny as primary predictor of violent extremism among youth
A recent Australian study has found that hostility toward women and attitudes permissive of gender-based violence are the single strongest predictors of violent extremist orientations across all ideological spectra.
FDA approves the first US Freeze-Dried Plasma
In a development with major implications for tactical emergency medicine and disaster response, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially licensed Ezplaz, marking the first FDA-approved freeze-dried plasma product in the United States.
New Zealand’s Online Violence Prevention Programme demonstrates the value of digital early-intervention pathways
The conclusion of the New Zealand Online Violence Prevention Programme, delivered by social enterprise Moonshot in partnership with local community services, offers critical evidence for public health and counter-terrorism practitioners seeking upstream methods to disrupt radicalisation before it escalates into mass-casualty violence.
WHO European Region publishes a report on AI in health
On September 1, the WHO European Region published the Report on the Knowledge Community on responsible artificial intelligence in health.
FBI releases 2025 Active Shooter Incidents Report
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has officially published its Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2025 report, providing a comprehensive assessment of active threat patterns, operational challenges, and tactical outcomes.
What does the 2026 EU TE-SAT tell us?
Europol has released the latest edition of the European Union Terrorism Situation & Trend Report (EU TE-SAT), providing a comprehensive and updated assessment of the continuously evolving threat landscape across member states.
Shaping the future of crisis leadership
The recent WADEM Disaster Medicine Summer School brought together an extraordinary cohort of global health security and emergency response professionals, sparking intense, high-level discussions on the frontlines of disaster management, counter-terrorism medicine, and emergency leadership.