Summary:
- The Global Terrorism Database (GTD) is a comprehensive database that contains information on terrorist attacks that have occurred around the world since 1970.
- The database is maintained by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) at the University of Maryland.
- The GTD provides researchers, policymakers, and the public with a valuable resource for understanding the patterns and trends of terrorism over time, which can inform efforts to prevent and respond to these types of events.