Countering Violent Extremism, Part 1
The U.S. Institute of Peace held a series of panel discussions on efforts to prevent violent extremism in countries with weak or failing governments. In this portion, speakers included Madel…
492 viewsThe U.S. Institute of Peace held a series of panel discussions on efforts to prevent violent extremism in countries with weak or failing governments. In this portion, speakers included Madel…
492 viewsMohammad Hanit Atmar, Afghanistan’s national security adviser, spoke about security and politics in his country. He talked about the security environment, counterterrorism efforts, relations…
292 viewsIraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari spoke about combating ISIS* in Mosul, foreign assistance and relations with Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. The foreign minister said combating ISIS is a …
262 viewsPanelists talked about the relationship between corrupt and inept governments and the rise of extremist groups such as ISIL.* They discussion focusing on public perceptions of Iraq’s governm…
476 viewsSaleem al-Jubouri spoke about Iraq and the fight against ISIS. He said that peace could be achieved and called for increased aid and military efforts to combat ISIS. He also spoke about the …
375 viewsPakistani Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan spoke about his country’s 20-point national plan to fight terrorism. Pakistan’s government drafted the plan following a 2014 school attack…
1,091 viewsWitnesses testified about efforts by Somalia, the U.S., and the international community to eliminate terrorist threats to Somalia’s security, such as the al-Qaida affiliated al-Shabaab. The …
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