The 2nd Australian Counter Terrorism Conference will be held from 5 – 7 December, 2011 in Perth, Western Australia. Terrorism and Counter terrorism studies is a varied and interdisciplinary field incorporating psychology, social and behavioural studies, defence studies, security studies, intelligence, political science, international relation and law enforcement. The aim of the 2nd Australian Counter Terrorism Conference is to bring together academics, practitioners, policy makers and experts from these various disciplines in a forum to exchange ideas and stimulate discussion.

The focus theme this year is 'The Changing Face of Counter Terrorism'.

Papers are invited from academic researchers, law enforcement and intelligence experts, consultants, policy makers and practitioners in the field and related disciplines. Submissions may relate to any aspect of terrorism and counter terrorism including:

• Terrorism informatics
• Root cause analysis
• Psychology of terrorism
• Social network analysis
• Contemporary approaches to counter terrorism
• Case studies in terrorism/ counter terrorism
• Radicalisation and extremism
• Ideology of terrorism
• Public opinion of terrorism
• Social responses to terrorism
• Crisis management and recovery
• Cyber terrorism
• New technologies
• Terrorism and crime
• Countering violent extremism
• National security
• Transnational terrorist networks
• Forecasting and planning
• Measures of effectiveness for counter terrorism

If you would like further information please visit the Conference website or contact the Conference Coordinator, Lisa McCormack, via email - secau@ecu.edu.au