Global Counter Terrorism Council

What Global Counter Terrorism Council does

Global Counter Terrorism Council (GCTC) is an India-based non-profit think tank operating in the counter-terrorism, national security, and geopolitical research domain. Headquartered in Noida/Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, with a staff of approximately 21, the organisation functions as a multi-stakeholder platform that convenes former members of the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, the armed forces, academia, and diplomatic circles to produce research, policy advisories, and convening events on terrorism and security issues.

GCTC's core offerings comprise research publications, policy dialogues (notably Track 1.5 dialogues), training programs, workshops, and knowledge-partnership collaborations with academic and multilateral institutions. There is no proprietary technology platform; the underlying 'product' is human-expert analysis and relationship-driven convening rather than software, data products, or licensed technology. Strategic institutional anchors include MoUs with Rashtriya Raksha University, the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), and Narsee Monjee Institute of Management (NDIM), alongside an MoU with the European Union for joint Track 1.5 Dialogue and a knowledge-partner role in BRICS Youth Consultations.

The organisation's revenue mechanics are anchored in recurring membership fees (subscription model) supplemented by project-based funding tied to partnerships and events. Its member and partner base spans Indian government stakeholders, the armed forces, academic institutions, and international bodies such as the EU and BRICS Youth Council. International reach is demonstrated through launched chapters in Afghanistan and Bangladesh (December 2020) and EU-linked workshops referencing South Asian neighbourhood countries including Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Name

Global Counter Terrorism Council

Legal name

Global Council Terrorism Organisation

Website

https://gctcworld.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

India-based non-profit think tank conducting counter-terrorism, national security, and geopolitical research, serving government, armed forces, academic, and multilateral partners through policy advisories, Track 1.5 dialogues, and membership-driven convening.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: GCTC operates membership programs allowing individuals from various professional backgrounds including bureaucrats, academicians, armed forces officers, diplomats, and researchers to join and support the organization's mission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Global Counter Terrorism Council (GCTC) is a registered non-profit international think tank that delivers policy research, strategic analysis, conferences, webinars, and round table discussions on counter-terrorism, national security, defense strategy, cybersecurity, geopolitics, and governance. It brings together senior bureaucrats, armed forces officers, diplomats, and academics to produce research publications, policy briefs, and Track 1.5 dialogues for governments and institutions.

Product overview

Global Counter Terrorism Council (GCTC) is a non-profit strategic policy think tank rather than a technology product company. It does not offer a software platform, SaaS product, or technology solution. Instead, GCTC provides research publications, policy analysis, conferences, webinars, and knowledge-sharing initiatives focused on counter-terrorism, national security, defense strategy, cybersecurity, geopolitics, and governance. The organization publishes articles, research papers, policy briefs, and hosts events including the annual Kargil Vijay Diwas commemoration and various conferences on topics such as cybersecurity, BRICS youth engagement, and India-EU dialogues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research Publications and Policy Briefs
• National and International Conferences
• Webinars and Virtual Round Table Discussions
• Membership Program
• Track 1.5 Dialogue on Counter-Terrorism and Preventing Counter-Violent Extremism

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• European Union (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2024MoU signed on 11/05/2024 between EU and GCTC for Joint Track 1.5 Dialogue in Counter-Terrorism and Preventing Counter-Violent Extremism. The partnership, graced by H.E. Mr. Hervè Delphin, Ambassador of EU to India, includes a regional workshop named 'Terrorist Content Online' (TCO) with participation from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. This partnership serves as a stepping stone for the India-EU 2025 Summit.
• New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2022MoU signed between GCTC and NDIM, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi for enhancing knowledge, conducting training, undertaking research, and organizing workshops. The partnership supports management education through futuristic interventions and promotes sustainable development goals and new age skills. The agreement remains in force for five years.
• National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2022MoU signed between GCTC and NFSU Gandhinagar, Gujarat for knowledge enhancement, training, research, and organizing workshops. The partnership aims to support futuristic interventions and promote sustainable development goals and new age skills. The agreement remains in force for five years.
• BRICS Youth CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCTC was shortlisted as knowledge partner for organizing BRICS Youth Consultations in India for Youth Entrepreneurship and innovations. This partnership involves organizing run-up events at various institutions including AV Rama Rao Auditorium (IISC), NFSU Gujarat, IIT Guwahati, and Kushabhau Thakre Hall (Bhopal) for the Entrepreneurship Working Group.
• ESIWA Project (EU Delegation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between GCTC and EU delegation through ESIWA project for implementing the 'Terrorist Content Online' regional workshop focusing on exploitation of online spaces by terrorist actors. The workshop includes participants and speakers from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Rashtriya Raksha University: Indian university focused on national security, policing, and internal security studies. Comparable to GCTC through the existing 2020 MoU and overlapping subject matter (counter-terrorism, internal security, defence studies), though it is a degree-granting institution rather than a think tank.
• Stimson Center: US-based, non-partisan think tank focused on security and international affairs, including counter-terrorism, transnational crime, and South Asia. Comparable to GCTC in niche focus on counter-terrorism and CVE policy, and in publishing actionable research for government audiences.

Broad incumbents

• Chatham House: UK-based international affairs think tank convening governments and experts on security and geopolitics. Comparable to GCTC in operating as a neutral, non-partisan convening platform for international security dialogue, and in publishing policy research.
• Brookings Institution: Global policy think tank with broad coverage including international security and counter-terrorism. Comparable to GCTC in the policy-research-and-convening model and in publishing on counter-terrorism and South Asia security, though at vastly greater scale and scope.
• Atlantic Council: US-based international affairs think tank producing research on global security, counter-terrorism, and geopolitics. Comparable to GCTC in the policy-research-and-convening model and in engaging with multilateral institutions on counter-terrorism and CVE issues.
• International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS): Global think tank focused on defence, security, and geopolitical analysis. Comparable to GCTC in subject matter (strategic affairs, counter-terrorism, regional security) and in publishing authoritative analysis and convening senior security officials.

Direct peers

• Observer Research Foundation (ORF): India-based, non-partisan think tank producing research and convening dialogue on security, foreign policy, and geopolitics. Closely comparable to GCTC in subject matter (national security, counter-terrorism, strategic affairs) and in operating as a multi-disciplinary policy forum engaging government, military, and academia.
• Centre for Policy Research (CPR): India-based, non-partisan policy think tank producing research on international relations, security, and governance. Comparable to GCTC in operating model (research, events, policy engagement) and in engaging senior bureaucrats and academics on strategic affairs.
• Carnegie India: India arm of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, conducting policy research on Indian and South Asian security, geopolitics, and technology policy. Comparable in convening power, publication output, and policy engagement with government and multilateral audiences.
• Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA): India's leading defence and strategic studies think tank under the Ministry of Defence, focused on national security, defence policy, and strategic affairs. Directly comparable to GCTC's counter-terrorism and security-policy remit and to its audience of serving and retired military and policy officials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-counter-terrorism-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/gctcworld

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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