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. Recommendations for a global counterterrorism strategy. This communication presents an updated national counterterrorism. The gctf was officially launched in new york in september 2011 soon after the tenth anniversary of the 911 attacks. 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 counterterrorism strategy, ares60288, 20 september 2006. The uns global counterterrorism strategy serves as the guideline for switzerlands commitment both nationally and internationally. Accordingly, a counterterrorism strategy must emphasize the victims and promote their rights. Five counterterrorism strategies for the next president the. Global counterterrorism strategy reports norway in. Sep 26, 2016 leadership of a global counterterrorism network. 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.
A nonexhaustive list of the most important legislative provisions can be found in the annex. To provide leadership on the counterterrorism mandates entrusted to it across the united nations system. 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. Statement by bachir azzam, deputy permanent representative of lebanon, june 26, 2018, at the general assembly on the united nations global counterterrorism strategy. 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. International workshop of national counterterrorism focal. The european union and the global counterterrorism forum. Swedens capability can be developed and improved even more by drawing on lessons we have learned from attacks and other incidents.
The strategy is a unique instrument to enhance the efforts of the international community to counter terrorism along four. It has been reduced to under 3,800 in the past 18 months, according to castellum. Terrorism and violent extremism are among the greatest security challenges of our time. 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. This communication presents an updated national counter terrorism. 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. Bruno stagno ugarte, minister of foreign affairs and worship of costa rica 3 statements. Implementing the united nations global counterterrorism strategy.
On 28 september 2001 the council passed resolution 73 under chapter. 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 counterterrorism strategy. 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. The strategy s overall implementation is the responsibility of the interpol counterterrorism programme, while its geographical scope focuses on four regions acting as. At the same time, improvements have been introduced in due process and supervision in the area. 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. Strategic counterterrorism foreign policy at brookings 1 introduct ion terrorism is a real and urgent threat to the american people and our interests. 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 global counterterrorism strategy. United nations counterterrorism implementation task force. Chairman of the counterterrorism implementation task force xvii theme 1.
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. It situates the current terrorism threat within the global context and articulates how we are countering it. Ian acheson ian acheson is a senior adviser at the usbased counter extremism project. Reviewing the global counterterrorism strategy gov. Jun 16, 2017 to provide leadership on the counter terrorism mandates entrusted to it across the united nations system.
President, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, it is the fourth time the organization for security and cooperation in europe. This strategy sets out the framework for australias counterterrorism arrangements. 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. Following the world summit, the general assembly was tasked with developing a universal counter terrorism strategy. Quick guide counterterrorism research guides at united. We specialise in counter terrorism and counter extremism strategies, policies and training. 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. Despite this, no progress has been made in the finalisation of the comprehensive convention. Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook. It needs to highlight pakistan s responsibility to cope with extremism and terrorism as a nationstate and a member of the international community.
He has extensive involvement in operational command of serious prison incidents, hostage negotiation, and counter terrorism policy and practice. Switzerland is an active, competent and reliable partner in the european and international security apparatus. The results of terrorism are clear human rights violations, every bit as reprehensible as the more traditionally recognized violations by governmental. Five counterterrorism strategies for the next president. Pdf the eu as a global counterterrorism actor in the making. 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 strategy is a fiveyear 20162020 flexible strategic framework that shapes interpols ongoing counterterrorism efforts and global actions. 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 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. Jeffrey feltman, undersecretarygeneral of the department of political. 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.
Accordingly, a counter terrorism strategy must emphasize the victims and promote their rights. With the help of the secretary general, this document, the united nations global counterterrorism strategy, was conceived on the 8th of september in 2006. 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. The united nations global counterterrorism strategy. It is not necessary to corral those efforts under the banner of counterterrorism but simply to recognize that a diversity of activity helps. Kenyan officials head to dubai to end deportation flap ahn apr 2010. It sits above and is complemented by the national counterterrorism plan. The strategy articulates the united states broad, sustained and integrated campaign against alqaida, its affiliates and its adherents. United nations global counterterrorism strategy held at the vienna international centre austria 1718 may 2007 vienna international centre, p. Company counter terrorism global is an independent uk based consultancy company specialising in counter extremism and counter terrorism. Nations global counterterrorism strategy on 2627 june 2018, creating a united nations counterterrorism week. 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.
Report the list in 2018 contained about 7,600 names. The eu as a global counterterrorism actor in the making article pdf available in european security 214. 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. National strategy for combating terrorism focuses on identifying and defusing threats before they reach our borders. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf. 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. Symposium on advancing the implementation of the united.