anti-terrorism
Combating violent extremism
Anti-terrorism describes measures, policies, or operations designed to prevent or combat terrorism.
The term covers everything from airport security screening to intelligence gathering to military strikes: anti-terrorism legislation, anti-terrorism task force.
Counter-terrorism is often used interchangeably, though some distinguish between defensive measures (anti-terrorism) and offensive operations (counter-terrorism).
Countering extremist indoctrination
- radicalizationShift toward extreme ideology
- counter-narrativeStory opposing mainstream version
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
- outreachProactive community assistance
resilience · education · awareness · dialogue · empowerment · intervention · rehabilitation · reintegration
Combating armed rebellion tactics
- raidSudden armed incursion
- tacticalStrategically planned
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- battalionMid-sized military unit
brigade · deployment · interdiction · neutralization · extraction · airstrikes · commando · SWAT
Systematic observation of subjects
- counterintelligenceDefense against enemy espionage
- espionageCovert intelligence gathering
- informantOne who provides intelligence
- interceptSeize en route
reconnaissance · infiltration · cyberespionage · codebreaking · cryptanalysis · data-mining · profiling · undercover
Inspection station on route
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- bollardTraffic-blocking vertical post
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- lockdownEnforced restriction on movement
perimeter · credential · biometric · watchlist · hardening · evacuation · shelter-in-place · pat-down
Active mental awareness
- watchfulnessCareful, sustained attention
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- observationAttentive watching or remark
Punitive international restrictions
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- treatyBinding pact between nations
task-force · funding · designation · proscription · extradition · prosecution · jurisdiction · Interpol
deradicalization
Countering extremist indoctrination
- radicalizationShift toward extreme ideology
- counter-narrativeStory opposing mainstream version
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
outreach · resilience · education · awareness · dialogue · empowerment · intervention · rehabilitation · reintegration · mentorship
counterinsurgency
Combating armed rebellion tactics
battalion · brigade · deployment · interdiction · neutralization · extraction · airstrikes · commando · SWAT
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- counterintelligenceDefense against enemy espionage
- espionageCovert intelligence gathering
- informantOne who provides intelligence
intercept · reconnaissance · infiltration · cyberespionage · codebreaking · cryptanalysis · data-mining · profiling · undercover · decryption
checkpoint
Inspection station on route
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- bollardTraffic-blocking vertical post
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
lockdown · perimeter · credential · biometric · watchlist · hardening · evacuation · shelter-in-place · pat-down · magnetometer
alertness
Active mental awareness
- watchfulnessCareful, sustained attention
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
sanctions
Punitive international restrictions
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
treaty · task-force · funding · designation · proscription · extradition · prosecution · jurisdiction · Interpol · Europol
- police workpatrol, arrests, arrest, stings, investigation
- public safetypolice, 911, ambulance, fire department, firefighters
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- international lawinternational law, treaty, treaties, conventions, protocols
- policeofficer, cop, officers, patrol, cops
- security forcesmilitary, security forces, army, navy, security patrols
anti-terrorismterrorism
Intimidation through targeted violence
extremism · radicalization · violent extremism · jihadism · state-sponsored terrorism
anti-terrorismpolitical violence
Force for political ends
armed struggle · guerrilla warfare · asymmetric warfare · insurrection
anti-terrorismpacifism
Antiwar moral stance
non-violence · diplomacy · peacemaking · conflict resolution · de-escalation