The six clusters are:
- The Evolution of Terrorism
- Assessing the Effectiveness of Counter-Terrorism
- The Psychology of Terrorism
- Terrorism and the Internet
- Organized Crime and Piracy
- Insurgencies and Political Violence
Aside from the functional expertise represented in these thematic clusters, CSTPV research staff also have a wide range of regional expertise to bring to the study of terrorism and political violence. The following is a list of the regional expertise of the CSTPV research staff.
UK: Jeffrey Murer, Gilbert Ramsay, Max Taylor, Paul Wilkinson
Europe: Peter Lehr, Orla Lynch, Jeffrey Murer, Max Taylor, Paul Wilkinson, Javier Argomaniz
South, Southeast and East Asia: Yee Kuang Heng, Peter Lehr, Rashmi Singh
Africa: Peter Lehr, Gilbert Ramsay, Max Taylor
Middle East: Rashmi Singh