Interim Report: Beyond the Homeland: Protecting America from Extremism in Fragile States
Beyond the Homeland: Protecting America from Extremism in Fragile States - United States Institute of Peace Interim Report
Today, on the 17th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the Task Force is releasing its first report, which warns that the United States urgently needs a new approach to stem the spread of violent extremism and previews a comprehensive preventative strategy that focuses on strengthening resilience against extremism in fragile states.
Key Takeaways from the Interim Report
Beyond the Homeland: Protecting America from Extremism in Fragile States
Since the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, extremist groups have expanded in fragile states across the Middle East, the Horn of Africa and the Sahel. Against this backdrop, the congressionally mandated, bipartisan Task Force on Extremism in Fragile States has released a report that calls for a new strategy to mitigate the conditions that enable extremist groups to take root, spread, and thrive in fragile states.