The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) is a research center based at the University of Maryland that studies terrorism, its causes, patterns, and impacts. It collects and analyzes data on terrorist activities worldwide to better understand why and how terrorism occurs. START collaborates with government agencies, academics, and policy makers to develop insights that help improve security measures and counter-terrorism strategies. Its goal is to provide evidence-based knowledge to reduce the threat of terrorism and strengthen responses to it.