Why the United States Must Maintain Its International Counterterrorism Leadership Role.

The article discusses the implications of the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from sixty-six international organizations, including three key entities focused on counterterrorism: the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF), the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ), and the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF). It raises concerns about the potential erosion of U.S. leadership in international counterterrorism efforts, particularly in light of upcoming U.S. and UN strategy documents that could reaffirm America's commitment to multilateral engagement. The authors argue that withdrawing from these organizations could hinder U.S. interests and allow adversaries like Russia and China to influence international counterterrorism norms. The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong multilateral partnerships to effectively address threats from groups such as the Islamic State and Iran-linked terrorism. [Extracted from the article]