Attack on U.S. Consulate in Peshawar
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Apr. 5): "This tragedy underscores a common challenge our nations face to defeat violent extremists that threatens us both and deepens our commitment to see Pakistan prosper as a strong democracy in a stable region." Full Text» Secretary Clinton's Statement»
Common Themes in Terrorist Acts
Secretary Clinton (Mar. 30): "There is a connection among most of the terrorist activities that we're seeing around the world. They get encouragement from each other. ...I don't think we want to go so far as to say they're all part of the same operation, but certainly there is a common theme to many of them." Full Text» Statements on Bombings in Moscow: Secretary Clinton» President Obama»
Countering Violent Extremism
Ambassador Benjamin (Mar. 10): "Military power, intelligence operations, and law enforcement efforts alone will not solve the long-term challenge the U.S. faces – the threat of violent extremism. Instead, we must look as well to the political, economic, and social factors that terrorist organizations exploit and the ideology that is their key instrument in pushing vulnerable individuals on the path toward violence." Full Text»
FTO Designations
Secretary Clinton has designated al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and under E.O. 13224. Full Text» FTO List»
Travel Alert
Worldwide Caution on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Alert»
International terrorism threatens the United States, its allies and interests, and the world community. Defeating the terrorist enemy requires sound policies, concerted U.S. Government effort, and international cooperation.
Led by Ambassador-at-Large Daniel Benjamin, the primary mission of the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT) is to forge partnerships with non-state actors, multilateral organizations, and foreign governments to advance the counterterrorism objectives and national security of the United States. Working with our U.S. Government counterterrorism team, S/CT takes a leading role in developing coordinated strategies to defeat terrorists abroad and in securing the cooperation of international partners.
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