We specialise in counter terrorism and counter extremism strategies, policies and training. A new approach to counterterrorism dr hasanaskari rizvi the government will have to articulate a new perspective on counterterrorism as an alternative to the islamist discourse. Following the world summit, the general assembly was tasked with developing a universal counter terrorism strategy. Aug 08, 2012 we can see that from the establishment of the united nation counter terrorism committee by security council resolution 73 2001, which was adopted unanimously on 28 september 2001 and later on the united nations global counter terrorism strategy on september 8, 2006 under the general assembly resolution 60288. Cted has done an excellent job monitoring the implementation of security council resolution 73, which israel fully implements and which constitutes the centerpiece of the uns efforts to create a robust counterterrorism system. United nations counterterrorism implementation task force. An integrated approach in addressing terrorism keynote address by h. Despite this, no progress has been made in the finalisation of the comprehensive convention. The adoption of the strategy fulfiled the commitment made by world leaders at the 2005 september summit and builds on many of the elements proposed by the secretarygeneral in his 2 may 2006 report, entitled uniting against terrorism. Symposium on advancing the implementation of the united. Kenyan officials head to dubai to end deportation flap ahn apr 2010.
This strategy sets out the framework for australias counterterrorism arrangements. Report the list in 2018 contained about 7,600 names. In addition, implementing a global strategy that relies in part on dissuasion, is firmly grounded in human rights and the rule of law, and gives focus to victims depends on the active participation and leadership of civil society. Global counterterrorism strategy reports norway in. The global counterterrorism strategy is a fiveyear 20162020 flexible strategic framework that shapes interpols ongoing counterterrorism efforts and global actions. Jeffrey feltman, undersecretarygeneral of the department of political. The strategy articulates the united states broad, sustained and integrated campaign against alqaida, its affiliates and its adherents. While we appreciate the nature of the difficult challenge before us, our strategy is based on the belief that sometimes the most difficult tasks are accomplished by the most direct means.
At the same time, improvements have been introduced in due process and supervision in the area. Switzerland is an active, competent and reliable partner in the european and international security apparatus. Reviewing the global counterterrorism strategy gov. Company counter terrorism global is an independent uk based consultancy company specialising in counter extremism and counter terrorism.
It situates the current terrorism threat within the global context and articulates how we are countering it. A nonexhaustive list of the most important legislative provisions can be found in the annex. Five counterterrorism strategies for the next president. We can see that from the establishment of the united nation counterterrorism committee by security council resolution 73 2001, which was adopted unanimously on 28 september 2001 and later on the united nations global. It sits above and is complemented by the national counterterrorism plan. Nations global counterterrorism strategy on 2627 june 2018, creating a united nations counterterrorism week. The results of terrorism are clear human rights violations, every bit as reprehensible as the more traditionally recognized violations by governmental. Sep 26, 2016 leadership of a global counterterrorism network. He has extensive involvement in operational command of serious prison incidents, hostage negotiation, and counter terrorism policy and practice. Th e editorial team of arches would like to acknowledge and thank the university of birmingham uk, in particular dr basia spalek, for sourcing a number of excellent contributions for this edition from a conference she convened on. The eu as a global counterterrorism actor in the making article pdf available in european security 214. This communication presents an updated national counterterrorism.
Eu counter terrorism strategy the attack in paris on the satirical newspaper charlie hebdo in january 2015, and the ensuing wave of violence in which 17 people were killed, together with subsequent events in belgium and denmark, has prompted a debate in the european union on strengthening its counter terrorism strategy. Global nonproliferation and counterterrorism brings together renowned scholars and policymakers to examine a wide range of new policyrelated questions arising from the resolutions impact on. Here is president obamas national strategy for counterterrorism, which was presented today by john brennan, assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism in a speech at sais named ensuring alqaidas demise. It needs to highlight pakistan s responsibility to cope with extremism and terrorism as a nationstate and a member of the international community. Bruno stagno ugarte, minister of foreign affairs and worship of costa rica 3 statements. The united nations global counterterrorism strategy was adopted by general assembly resolution 60288 in 2006, and states that terrorism constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security the strategy is a unique instrument to enhance the efforts of the international community to counter terrorism along four pillars. These tables and the charts have been prepared in different ways to examine progress from different perspectives. Accordingly, a counterterrorism strategy must emphasize the victims and promote their rights. President, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, it is the fourth time the organization for security and cooperation in europe. Chairman of the counterterrorism implementation task force xvii theme 1. With the help of the secretary general, this document, the united nations global counterterrorism strategy, was conceived on the 8th of september in 2006. United nations global counterterrorism strategy held at the vienna international centre austria 1718 may 2007 vienna international centre, p. The united nations global counterterrorism strategy. Quick guide counterterrorism research guides at united.
International workshop of national counterterrorism focal. The united nations counterterrorism centre uncct the united nations counterterrorism centre uncct was established in september 2011, within the ctitf office, to promote international counterterrorism cooperation and support member states in the implementation of. The united nations global counter terrorism strategy was adopted by general assembly resolution 60288 in 2006, and states that terrorism constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. The united nations counter terrorism centre uncct the united nations counter terrorism centre uncct was established in september 2011, within the ctitf office, to promote international counter terrorism cooperation and support member states in the implementation of the global counter terrorism strategy. The european union and the global counterterrorism forum.
The united nations global counterterrorism strategy, ares60288, 20 september 2006. Five counterterrorism strategies for the next president the. In addition, implementing a global strategy that relies in part on dissuasion, is firmly grounded in human rights and the rule of law, and gives focus to victims depends. Implementing the united nations global counterterrorism strategy. National strategy for combating terrorism focuses on identifying and defusing threats before they reach our borders. Swedens capability can be developed and improved even more by drawing on lessons we have learned from attacks and other incidents. At the same time, our strategy augments our focus on confronting the alqaidalinked threats that.
With the help of the secretary general, this document, the united nations global counter terrorism strategy, was conceived on the 8th of september in 2006. The global counterterrorism forum is an informal, apolitical, multilateral counterterrorism ct platform that was launched officially in new york on 22 september 2011 the gctfs goal is to strengthen capabilities in order to develop a strategic, longterm approach to counter terrorism and prevent the violent extremist ideologies that underpin it. Strategic counterterrorism foreign policy at brookings 1 introduct ion terrorism is a real and urgent threat to the american people and our interests. Ian acheson ian acheson is a senior adviser at the usbased counter extremism project. The uns global counterterrorism strategy serves as the guideline for switzerlands commitment both nationally and internationally. Terrorism and violent extremism are among the greatest security challenges of our time. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf. Accordingly, a counter terrorism strategy must emphasize the victims and promote their rights. On 28 september 2001 the council passed resolution 73 under chapter. The united nations global counterterrorism strategy was adopted by general assembly resolution 60288 in 2006, and states that terrorism constitutes one of the most serious threats to. Nonprofits and grantmakers need to know a plainlanguage guide to executive order 224, the patriot act, embargoes and sanctions, irs rules, treasury department voluntary guidelines, and usaid requirements. Jun 16, 2017 to provide leadership on the counter terrorism mandates entrusted to it across the united nations system. The gctf was officially launched in new york in september 2011 soon after the tenth anniversary of the 911 attacks. The strategy s overall implementation is the responsibility of the interpol counterterrorism programme, while its geographical scope focuses on four regions acting as.
To provide leadership on the counterterrorism mandates entrusted to it across the united nations system. This communication presents an updated national counter terrorism. Statement by bachir azzam, deputy permanent representative of lebanon, june 26, 2018, at the general assembly on the united nations global counterterrorism strategy. Following the world summit, the general assembly was tasked with developing a universal counterterrorism strategy. Eu counterterrorism strategy the attack in paris on the satirical newspaper charlie hebdo in january 2015, and the ensuing wave of violence in which 17 people were killed, together with subsequent events in belgium and denmark, has prompted a debate in the european union on strengthening its counterterrorism strategy. Pdf the eu as a global counterterrorism actor in the making. Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook. Therefore, this national strategy for counterterrorism maintains our focus on pressuring alqaidas core while emphasizing the need to build foreign partnerships and capacity and to strengthen our resilience.
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