EA9C21L1 What does a Counter-Terrorism Research Analyst do & why it matters today

EA9C21L2 Global terrorism landscape — evolution, typologies, and current threats

EA9C21L3 Industry overview — government, defense, think-tanks, and private intelligence

EA9C21L4 Myths vs. realities and the importance of analytical objectivity

EA9C21L5 Personality fit — analytical thinkers, ethical investigators, and strategic minds

EA9C21L6 Core aptitudes — pattern recognition, logic, writing, and geopolitical curiosity

EA9C21L7 Work environment — research cells, command centers, or policy institutes

EA9C21L8 What to choose after 10th — subjects, boards, and early preparation

EA9C21L9 What to choose after 12th — humanities vs. STEM for security studies

EA9C21L10 Extracurriculars — Model UNs, current affairs clubs, or defense quizzes

EA9C21L11 Building a research mindset — reading habits and writing competitions

EA9C21L12 Key entrance routes — political science, international relations, or criminology

EA9C21L13 Top universities — India (JNU, NALSAR, TISS, GGSIPU) and Global (King’s, Georgetown, Leiden)

EA9C21L14 Scholarships, defense internships, and alternate entry routes

EA9C21L15 UG & PG pathways — BA, MA, MSc in Security or Terrorism Studies

EA9C21L16 Core subjects — geopolitics, intelligence studies, counter-insurgency, cyber-terrorism

EA9C21L17 Research and dissertation work — analytical writing and open-source intelligence (OSINT)

EA9C21L18 Assessment and field simulation — mock intelligence briefings and case studies

EA9C21L19 Internships — NIA, DRDO, NSCS, research think-tanks, or global NGOs

EA9C21L20 Tools & techniques — OSINT, GIS mapping, data analytics, and threat modeling

EA9C21L21 Key skills — analytical writing, red-teaming, and scenario forecasting

EA9C21L22 Communication & teamwork in multi-agency operations

EA9C21L28 Emerging threats — AI-enabled terrorism, bio-security, cyber radicalization

EA9C21L29 New branches — predictive threat analysis, data-driven intelligence, and policy innovation

EA9C21L30 5-year action plan — skills, certifications, and networking roadmap

EA9C21L31 Related careers — intelligence officer, geopolitical risk analyst, defense journalist