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Country Reports on Terrorism- U.S. law requires the Secretary of State to provide Congress a full and complete report on terrorism with regard to those countries and groups meeting criteria set forth in the legislation.
CRS Reports on Terrorism- CRS: Congressional Research Service, a "think tank" that provides reports to members of Congress on a variety of topics relevant to current political events.
Dark Web Terrorism Research- The Artificial Intelligence Lab projects aim to develop and evaluate scalable techniques for collecting and analyzing international terrorism phenomena.
Europa - Summaries of EU legislation - Fight against terrorism- Presents the main aspects of European Union (EU) legislation in a concise, easy-to-read and unbiased manner. It forms part of the Europa portal, which is published by the EU institutions.
A Military Guide to Terrorism in the 21 Century- A handbook including an overview of the history of terrorism, descriptions of terrorist behaviors and motivations, a review of terrorist group organizations, and the threat posed to our forces, both in the United States and overseas.
U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Counterterrorism- The Bureau of Counterterrorism leads the Department of State in the whole-of-government effort to counter terrorism abroad and to secure the United States against foreign terrorist threats.
CISA.gov - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - CISA leads the Nation’s strategic and unified work to strengthen the security, resilience, and workforce of the cyber ecosystem to protect critical services and American way of life.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) - An independent agency, responsible to the President through the DCI, and accountable to the American people through the intelligence oversight committees of the U.S. Congress.
CIA World Factbook- Provides information about the geography, people, governments, economies, communications, militaries, and more of 266 geographic entities.
Defense Almanac- Information about the Department of Defense -- its people, organization, equipment, and funding.
Financial Action Task Force (FATF - FATF is an inter-governmental body. Objectives are to set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system.;
The U.S. Intelligence Community- A coalition of 17 agencies and organizations within the executive branch that work both independently and collaboratively to gather the intelligence necessary to conduct foreign relations and national security activities.
DNI Haines Statement on the Passing of Former President Jimmy CarterThis link opens in a new windowWASHINGTON, D.C. - Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines today released the following statement on the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter:
“We received the news of President Jimmy Carter’s passing with deep sadness. We join his family, friends, and many admirers around the United States and the world in mourning his loss and celebrating his extraordinary legacy.
Dec 29, 2024
ODNI Welcomes Six Consortia to IC Centers for Academic Excellence ProgramThis link opens in a new windowWASHINGTON, D.C. - The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) announced Arizona State University; Chicago State University, in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Metropolitan State University; Spelman College; the Southern University System, in partnership with Grambling State University; and the University of New Mexico as this year's grant recipients and newest members of the Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) program, an initiative to prepare and hire the next generation of qualified intelligence professionals.
Dec 27, 2024
Joint ODNI, FBI, and CISA StatementThis link opens in a new windowWASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the following statement:
Nov 4, 2024
Bhutan - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsThis link opens in a new windowReissued after periodic review without changes.
Exercise normal precautions in Bhutan.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bhutan.
If you decide to travel to Bhutan:
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
Review the Country Security Report for Bhutan.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Jun 26, 2024
Senegal - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsThis link opens in a new windowUpdated to reflect new information on poliovirus and new recommendation in “If you decide to travel” section.
Exercise normal precautions in Senegal. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Exercise Increased Caution in:
The Casamance region due to crime and landmines.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level Two Health Notice for Senegal following the detection of poliovirus in sewage water in the Dakar region.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Senegal.
If you decide to travel to Senegal:
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. For most adults, complete primary series in childhood and a single lifetime booster dose if more than 10 years since completion of the primary series.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier for the U.S. Embassy to locate you in an emergency
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter.
Review the Country Security Report for Senegal.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Casamance Region – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Bandits sporadically commit armed robbery in the Casamance region.
Landmines from prior conflicts remain a concern in the region. Do not stray from main roads and well-traveled areas in the Casamance region.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Casamance region. U.S. government employees are required to coordinate all travel to the area with security officials, and any travel off the main routes generally requires additional security measures (e.g., driving in a caravan of multiple vehicles, consulting local security officials, or carrying tracking locators). U.S. government employees are also prohibited from travelling after dark anywhere in the Casamance region.Oct 21, 2024
Tajikistan - Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionThis link opens in a new windowReissued after periodic review with minor updates and information about dual nationality.
Exercise increased caution in Tajikistan due to terrorism, unexploded landmines, occasional violence near the border with Kyrgyzstan, and limited ability to assist U.S.-Tajik dual nationals. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Reconsider travel to:
Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan
Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast
Country Summary: Terrorist organizations are known to have a presence in the region and have targeted foreigners and local authorities in the past.
Terrorist attacks can happen with little or no warning, with terrorists targeting public areas such as tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, restaurants, places of worship, school campuses, and government facilities.
Unexploded landmines and cluster munitions are a hazard along the Afghan-Tajik and Uzbek-Tajik borders, as well as in the Vakhsh and Rasht valleys. Heed land mine warning signs. Do not venture off the road into areas marked with red and white plastic tape. Avoid roadside ditches, shoulders, and unmarked trails in these regions. Never touch anything resembling unexploded munitions.
Be cautious when traveling near and along the Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border. There have been several instances of armed skirmishes between Tajik and Kyrgyz border guards over the past five years, particularly in the Isfara area and the Vorukh enclave.
Tajikistan does not recognize dual nationality with the United States. Dual U.S.-Tajik citizens and U.S. citizens of Tajik descent may be subject to additional scrutiny and harassment from local authorities and may be denied access to U.S. consular officials while in detention.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tajikistan.
If you decide to travel to Tajikistan:
Enter Tajikistan on your U.S. passport and keep it with you.
Have a plan to depart Tajikistan which does not rely on U.S. government assistance.
Keep a low profile.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
Do not touch unknown metal objects and avoid traveling off well-used roads, tracks, and paths due to risk of unexploded ordnance.
If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Review the Country Security Report for Tajikistan.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Border Areas with Afghanistan – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel in proximity of Tajikistan's border with Afghanistan due to terrorism. The current political situation in Afghanistan creates a challenging and unpredictable environment in the border areas due to evolving security conditions. Travel in the mountainous region along the Afghan border can be dangerous due to the proximity of militant groups across the border. U.S. citizens should remain alert and avoid activities that develop predictable patterns of movement. If documenting travel on social media, please ensure your privacy settings are appropriately set.
Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO)– Level 3: Reconsider Travel
The challenging and unpredictable environment in northern Afghanistan has the potential to spill over insecurity into neighboring Tajikistan’s GBAO region. GBAO is a restricted region for non-Tajik citizens, requiring a travel permits from Tajik authorities. Violent clashes with security forces erupted in GBAO in recent years, and the government of Tajikistan can suspend travel permits for non-Tajik citizens on short notice.
Please visit our website for information on Travel to High-Risk Areas.Nov 27, 2024
Iceland - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsThis link opens in a new windowReissued after periodic review without changes.
Exercise normal precautions in Iceland.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Iceland.
If you decide to travel to Iceland:
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter.
Review the Country Security Report for Iceland.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Aug 22, 2024
Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau - See Summaries - Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionThis link opens in a new windowUpdated to reflect a shift to Level 2 “Exercise increased caution” for Mainland China.
Summary: Exercise increased caution when traveling to Mainland China due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans.
Exercise increased caution when traveling to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
Reconsider travel to the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to a limited ability to provide emergency consular services. Exercised increased caution when traveling to the Macau SAR due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
See specific risks and conditions in each jurisdiction.Nov 27, 2024
