All library resources including print books, ebooks, and journal articles are searchable from the library catalog, Discovery. When using intelligence sources, it is imperative that you check the integrity of your sources, especially of websites that may or may not have a vested interest in a particular viewpoint. Library assistance is always available at askalibrarian@phc.edu.
Best "how to" book on open source research: Bazzell, M. (2022). Open source intelligence techniques : resources for searching and analyzing online information.
Authoritative think tanks:
Security Issues
Terrorism/Counterterrorism
Capacity Building
Civil Institutions/Religious Freedom
Your project may include everything from a country report, to an analysis of current world leaders, or a position policy report. Your instructor will provide the information on the specific type of project and the format desired.
Professional library assistance is available on campus, by phone at 540-441-8400, or by email at askalibrarian@phc.edu .
Created: Watkins / Thornhill, 2015. Last reviewd and updated: Thornhill, 2022.