“This National Strategy for Counterterrorism articulates our governments approach to countering terrorism and identifies the range of tools critical to this Strategys success. This Strategy builds on groundwork laid by previous strategies and many aspects of the United States Governments enduring approach to countering terrorism. At the same time, it outlines an approach that is more focused and specific than were previous strategies. The United States deliberately uses the word war to describe our relentless campaign against al-Qaida. However, this Administration has made it clear that we are not at war with the tactic of terrorism or the religion of Islam. We are at war with a specific organizational-Qaida. U.S. CT efforts require a multidepartmental and multinational effort that goes beyond traditional intelligence, military, and law enforcement functions. We are engaged in a broad, sustained, and integrated campaign that harnesses every tool of American powermilitary, civilian, and the power of our valuestogether with the concerted efforts of allies, partners, and multilateral institutions. These efforts must also be complemented by broader capabilities, such as diplomacy, development, strategic communications, and the power of the private sector.”
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