History glossary
counterterrorism
policies and operations intended to prevent or respond to terrorism.
- Category
- Security policy
- Region
- Global
- Date range
- Varies
What it means
Policies and operations intended to prevent or respond to terrorism.
Stories using this term
The World After The Cold War
From the fall of the Soviet Union to the rise of China and global terrorism, this story traces the turbulent reshaping of the international order after 1991.
The United States After 9/11
After 9/11, the United States launched the War on Terror, invaded Afghanistan and Iraq, expanded surveillance and homeland security, and entered a long era of costly war and deep political division.
