counterterrorism
noun
coun·ter·ter·ror·ism
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
variants
or counter-terrorism
: measures designed to combat or prevent terrorism
an expert in counterterrorism
—often used before another nouna local counterterrorism council
new counter-terrorism policies/measures
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Patel then served as Trump’s senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council and was subsequently appointed senior adviser of Trump’s directors of national intelligence and finally, chief of staff to acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller.
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Sara Dorn, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
In February 2019, Patel became deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism on the White House’s National Security Council.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 30 Nov. 2024
How the Pentagon juggles competition with Russia and China, counterterrorism crusades in other countries and negotiations back home will have consequences.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
Celebrating its centennial last year, Interpol facilitates communication and coordination among its 196 member countries to track suspects and combat crimes ranging from counterterrorism and financial fraud to child exploitation, cybercrime and organized crime.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Sara Dorn, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
In February 2019, Patel became deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism on the White House’s National Security Council.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 30 Nov. 2024
How the Pentagon juggles competition with Russia and China, counterterrorism crusades in other countries and negotiations back home will have consequences.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
Celebrating its centennial last year, Interpol facilitates communication and coordination among its 196 member countries to track suspects and combat crimes ranging from counterterrorism and financial fraud to child exploitation, cybercrime and organized crime.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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