Counterterrorism Efforts
Panelists talked about the global war on terrorism and the arguments for and against increased U.S. involvement in global conflicts. They spoke about about extremist groups in Syria, Iraq, a…
907 viewsPanelists talked about the global war on terrorism and the arguments for and against increased U.S. involvement in global conflicts. They spoke about about extremist groups in Syria, Iraq, a…
907 viewsDaniel Benjamin and Bruce Riedel talked about U.S. counterterrorism efforts, including complicated relations with Pakistan, the use of drones by U.S., and al-Qaida’s influence internationall…
186 viewsPanelists spoke about counterterrorism strategies and lessons learned in recent efforts to eradicate terrorist groups such as the Nepali Maoists, the Taliban, and al-Qaida. They also respond…
632 viewsDaniel Benjamin testified on the State Department’s counterterrorism budget and some of the biggest terrorism threats to the U.S.
220 viewsDaniel Benjamin spoke to reporters about the State Department’s newly established Counterterrorism Bureau. Topics included the bureau’s role and importance in fighting terrorism globally.
128 viewsOfficials and Middle East experts testified on U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Yemen. Among the topics they addressed were recent political unrest in the country, al-Qaida’s presence in the…
1,631 viewsState and Treasury Department officials testified about the impact that U.S. economic sanctions are having on Venezuela. They also discussed further steps that may be taken against Venezuela…
635 viewsState and Treasury Department officials testified about the impact that U.S. economic sanctions are having on Venezuela. They also discussed further steps that may be taken against Venezuela…
725 viewsWitnesses testified about the U.S. relationship with European, Middle East and Asian allies, as well as international counterterrorism operations. They also talked about Pakistan and whether…
1,035 viewsDan Benjamin gave the keynote address at a New America Foundation event on assessing the threat of al-Qaeda threat 10 years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He spoke about…
1,350 viewsDaniel Benjamin talked about efforts to combat terrorism in Yemen. He focused on the history and growth of al-Qaida in Yemen, and the ability of Yemen’s government to fight terrorism in its …
234 viewsDaniel Benjamin spoke to reporters about new counterterrorism measures. Following his remarks P.J. Crowley briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included the possibility of reopen…
78 viewsDaniel Benjamin and Russ Travers briefed reporters and answered questions on the release of the annual congressionally mandated Country Reports on Terrorism 2009. Topics included the “state …
317 viewsOfficials testified about the international an regional security threats posed by Hezbollah, including its role in Lebanon and support it receives from Syria and Iran. They said that the Oba…
407 viewsDaniel Benjamin spoke about U.S. counterterrorism efforts. Among the issues he addressed were the evolving threat and increasing resilience of al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations, as …
227 viewsDaniel Benjamin spoke about Obama administration counterterrorism tactics and strategy. Topics included how the Obama administration is facing terrorist threats to U.S. security and State De…
198 viewsDuring the State Department Daily briefing, Daniel Benjamin spoke to reporters and answered questions about counterterrorism efforts in Yemen. Following his remarks Mr. Crowley continued wit…
52 viewsPanelists talked about the first year of the Obama administration’s counterterrorism policies. Topics included the attempted Christmas Day bombing of Northwest Flight 253. Following their re…
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