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Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism

Date: 11/08/2007 Description: Afghan men stand and ready to offer prayers at the funeral of legislator Mustafa Kazimi in Kabul, Afghanistan. © AFP PhotoHumanitarian 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.

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.

U.S. Counterterrorism Priorities: Strategy Across Africa's Sahel Region
Ambassador Benjamin: "We are striving to build countries' capacity through long-term programs such as the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP). We are also working closely with other key international partners to ensure that our collective efforts in the region are well-targeted, well-coordinated, and effective." -Full text

2008 Country Reports on Terrorism
Date: 11/26/2008 Description: People stand around a damaged vehicle at the site of an explosion in Mumbai, India, November 26, 2008. © AP Photo -Reports -Briefing

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