FEDERALhearing transcript

Briefing on International Strategies to Counter Radicalization

Original title: Countering Radicalization: International Best Practices and the Role of the OSCE

January 1, 2017

counter-terrorism radicalization OSCE international relations national security

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The Frame

What this does

The briefing informs U.S. policy on how the government collaborates with international partners to identify and mitigate the factors that contribute to domestic and global radicalization.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Congress

The Commission provides information and policy recommendations to Congress regarding international security commitments.

OSCE Participating States

These nations coordinate on security standards and conflict prevention initiatives.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2017 U.S. Helsinki Commission briefing regarding international efforts to prevent violent extremism. Experts discussed the role of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe () in addressing the conditions that lead to terrorist recruitment.

Key Facts

The briefing was held on October 26, 2017, at the Russell Senate Office Building.
The OSCE consists of 57 participating states focused on preventing and managing conflict.
The Helsinki Commission monitors OSCE commitments and advises U.S. policy regarding the organization.
The briefing focused on international best practices for countering violent extremism and terrorist recruitment.
The OSCE Secretariat is located in Vienna, Austria.
The Commission is composed of 18 members of Congress and one representative each from the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Helsinki Commission?

It is a U.S. government agency created in 1976 to monitor compliance with commitments, particularly regarding human rights.

What is the role of the OSCE in counter-terrorism?

The facilitates international efforts to prevent and combat terrorism by addressing the conditions that allow terrorist groups to recruit.

Why It Matters

The briefing informs U.S. policy on how the government collaborates with international partners to identify and mitigate the factors that contribute to domestic and global radicalization.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Recruitment

The briefing highlights a strategic shift toward addressing the 'fertile ground' for recruitment rather than just military response.

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe

Connected Entities

personPeter Neumann“Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Countering Radicaliz”Map →

personSeamus Hughes“Deputy Director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University.”Map →

organizationOrganization for Security and Cooperation in Europe“An international organization focused on security, human rights, and conflict pr”Map →

organizationCommission on Security and Cooperation in Europe“The U.S. government agency hosting the briefing.”Map →

personAlex Tiersky“Policy Advisor for the Helsinki Commission and presiding officer.”Map →

personMatthew Levitt“Director of the Stein Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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