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Read. Follow. Verify.Briefing on International Strategies to Counter Radicalization
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
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.
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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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.
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.
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- 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.
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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.
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