The University Library announces the launch of trial access to the specialist International Security & Counter-Terrorism Reference Centre (ISCTRC) database, available on the EBSCO platform. The trial will run from March 3 to April 30, 2026.
The database is designed for professionals working in the following areas:
- international security,
- terrorism and counter-terrorism,
- global politics and international relations,
- strategic analysis,
- military affairs and public administration.
The scope and content of the database
The International Security & Counter-Terrorism Reference Centre is an extensive, multidisciplinary source of information that includes:
- over 2,500 full-text publications,
- several thousand articles, reports and news services, including materials from centres such as Stratfor Analysis, Stratfor Forecasts and Stratfor Geopolitical Diary,
- book summaries, frequently asked questions (FAQs), expert studies on terrorism and security,
- scientific analyses enriched with comments from specialists representing numerous organisations and agencies,
- over 10,800 photographs, maps and flags helpful in visualising international issues.
This database is a valuable tool for students, researchers, analysts, lecturers, and professionals involved in security and politics.
Access to the database
To use the database during the trial period, please click on the link below:
International Security & Counter-Terrorism Reference Centre – trial access
Login via OpenAthens is required.
Video materials – guides to the EBSCOhost platform
EBSCO Poland has released a series of short instructional videos to help you get started with the EBSCOhost platform, including:
Try it yourself! The new EBSCOhost platform with a million articles and e-books - YouTube
The materials are available on the EBSCO Polska YouTube channel in the User Zone section.
Online training: The ISCTRC database in practice
We cordially invite you to attend a short training session during which search options and practical applications of content available in the ISCTRC database will be presented.
Topic: The International Security & Counter-Terrorism Reference Centre database in practice
Presenter: Urszula Nowicka (EBSCO Training Team)
Date: 18 March 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Duration: approx. 20 minutes
Registration: https://ebsco-polish.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ow67cwjWS66G6bmJ54vkDg
The training is aimed at all users interested in research related to security, politics, international relations and strategic studies.
Feel free to give it a try!
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