International Terrorism: Attributes of Terrorist Events (ITERATE), 1968-2014

<p>The International Terrorism: Attributes of Terrorist Events (ITERATE) numeric database is based on international terrorism event chronologies represented in major media, research, news, and information services. ITERATE consists of four interrelated files. The Common File codifies terrorist activities by venue, type of incident, originating groups and their affiliations, characteristics of victims, and fatalities. The Fate of Terrorists File describes terrorist participants, their nationalities, and post-event outcomes. The Hostage File contains information on hostage events, demands and ransom, terrorist and negotiator behaviors, characteristics of negotiations, length and outcome of events, and nationalities involved. The Skyjack File includes information on aircraft and airlines involved, locations, duration and outcome of incidents, and number of victims.</p>