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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Newsweek asked experts how the USAID cuts might intersect with counterterrorism efforts, and what the outcome of slashing aid programs might be in volatile regions of Africa and the Middle East.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
In a recent Economist article, a Syrian Kurdish official was quoted as saying that without aid money security at the camp would be difficult to maintain, which could lead to mass prison breaks, aid an ISIS resurgence and complicate global counterterrorism efforts.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
In 2017, Patel was special counsel on counterterrorism at the House Intelligence Committee, and then worked as a senior committee aide to its then-chairman, former Rep. Devin Nunes, and as senior counsel at the House Reform and Oversight Committee.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
At age 13 and 14, he was referred three times to Prevent, a British counterterrorism program.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
In a recent Economist article, a Syrian Kurdish official was quoted as saying that without aid money security at the camp would be difficult to maintain, which could lead to mass prison breaks, aid an ISIS resurgence and complicate global counterterrorism efforts.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
In 2017, Patel was special counsel on counterterrorism at the House Intelligence Committee, and then worked as a senior committee aide to its then-chairman, former Rep. Devin Nunes, and as senior counsel at the House Reform and Oversight Committee.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
At age 13 and 14, he was referred three times to Prevent, a British counterterrorism program.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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