Counter-terrorism
Fighting violent extremism
Counter-terrorism encompasses the practices, tactics, and strategies used to prevent, respond to, or neutralize terrorist activities.
It includes intelligence gathering, military operations, law enforcement, and diplomatic efforts: The agency's counter-terrorism unit monitors suspected cells.
Counter-terrorism measures often involve surveillance, border security, and targeted strikes against terrorist organizations or their leaders.
Ongoing observation of something
- wiretappingCovert phone surveillance
- informantOne who provides intelligence
- watchlistTracked items roster
- interceptSeize en route
decryption · analysis · profiling · tipoff · reconnaissance · data-mining · chatter · deradicalization
U.S. domestic intelligence agency
Sudden armed incursion
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- interdictionAuthoritative prohibition or blockade
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
extraction · manhunt · rendition · sweep · cordon · checkpoint · patrol · stakeout
Official enactment of statutes
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- interagencyInvolving multiple government organizations
- sanctionsPunitive international restrictions
proscription · deportation · bipartisan · multilateral · resilience · coordination · task-force · framework
monitoring
Ongoing observation of something
- wiretappingCovert phone surveillance
- informantOne who provides intelligence
- watchlistTracked items roster
intercept · decryption · analysis · profiling · tipoff · reconnaissance · data-mining · chatter · deradicalization · early-warning
FBI
U.S. domestic intelligence agency
raid
Sudden armed incursion
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- interdictionAuthoritative prohibition or blockade
neutralization · extraction · manhunt · rendition · sweep · cordon · checkpoint · patrol · stakeout · infiltration
legislation
Official enactment of statutes
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- interagencyInvolving multiple government organizations
sanctions · proscription · deportation · bipartisan · multilateral · resilience · coordination · task-force · framework · mandate
biometrics
Body-based identity verification
jamming · cybersecurity · encryption · firewall · database · satellite · metadata · algorithm · screening · sensor
Counter-terrorismterrorism
Intimidation through targeted violence
political violence · guerrilla warfare · violent extremism · jihadism · domestic terrorism
Counter-terrorismstate-sponsored terrorism
Attacks backed by nations
appeasement · non-intervention · complicity · turning a blind eye
Counter-terrorismpeacekeeping
Preventing or ending conflict
conflict resolution · peace process · amnesty · de-escalation · diplomacy