The International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) commemorated its 20th anniversary on 25 March 2024.

Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State (MOS) for Home Affairs and National Development; Ambassador Ong Keng Yong, Executive Deputy Chairman of RSIS; and Professor Kumar Ramakrishna, Dean of RSIS and Research Adviser to ICPVTR, planted a bonsai tree which symbolises ICPVTR’s enduring commitment and growth over the past 20 years.

The event also included the launch of a special 20th anniversary edition of the Counter Terrorist Trends and Analyses (CTTA), ICPVTR’s quarterly publication that underscores their important role in shaping counterterrorism research and policy. The special edition of CTTA can be read here

ICPVTR remains dedicated to addressing the evolving challenges of terrorism, bolstered by their history of insightful analysis and community engagement.