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Diplomacy is an essential aspect of U.S. counterterrorism efforts. Here, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses terrorism with Asian foreign ministers. [AP/WWP] Humanitarian Aid and Economic Development Assistance help reduce conditions that terrorists exploit. Here, an Afghani collects a bag of wheat distributed by the U.S. Agency for International Development. [AP/WWP] Effective Law Enforcement brings terrorists to trial around the world. Here, a suspected Abu Sayyaf member enters a courthouse in the Philippines. [AP/WWP]

Actionable Intelligence is essential for effective counterterrorism activities. Here, an unmanned aerial vehicle is prepared for takeoff. [AP/WWP] Military cooperation with partner nations is critical to defeat the terrorist enemy. Here, an American soldier greets a Filipino soldier during a joint military exercise. [AP/WWP]
The Varied Aspects of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy

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.

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. In all activities, we are guided by the National Security Strategy and the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism.

The Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism is led by Ambassador-at-Large Henry A. Crumpton.

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Global War on Terror
President Bush (Sept. 29): "I want to speak to you today about the struggle between moderation and extremism that is unfolding across the broader Middle East. ... This is the challenge of our time. This is the call of a generation, to stand against the extremists and support moderate leaders across the broader Middle East, to help us all secure a future of peace." full text | Fact Sheet: Afghanistan and Pakistan: Strong Allies in the War on Terror

Fact Sheets
Progress in the War on Terror
Progress Report: Fixing the Problems Exposed by the 9/11 Attacks
Administration's Legislation to Create Military Commissions
The President's National Strategy For Combating Terrorism

Country Reports on Terrorism -- 2005

National Security Strategy
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U.S. Embassies Play a Critical Role
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What the Coordinator Is Saying
"The Changing Face of Terror: A Post 9/11 Assessment" full testimony
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Counterterrorism Reports

Combating WMD Terrorism
Read how the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation helps combat WMD terrorism.


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