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Action against terrorism

Anti-terrorist activities play a central role in the OSCE’s efforts to address transnational threats to security. These efforts are guided by the ‘OSCE Consolidated Framework for the Fight against Terrorism’ which highlights operational principles and identifies the strategic focus of current and future OSCE counter-terrorism activities. Activities promote the implementation of the international legal framework against terrorism and the rule of law, prevent violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism, counter the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes, suppress the financing of terrorism, and help protect critical infrastructures and other vulnerable targets.

Security threats have dramatically evolved in the 21st century. They are no longer confined to national boundaries. New criminal networks tend to be interconnected and organized, and the lines between crime and terrorism have become blurred. The OSCE is responding to these transnational threats with a comprehensive strategy focusing on preventing and countering terrorism; managing borders and keeping them secure; and building modern, democratic and efficient policing. 

The Transnational Threats Department is led by a Co-ordinator and works to ensure better co-ordination, strengthened coherence and more efficient use of OSCE’s resources in addressing these challenges. It is comprised of four units - Action against Terrorism, Border Security and Management, Strategic Police Matters, and Co-ordination Cell, and also deals with cross-cutting topics, such as cyber/ICT security and POLIS, OSCE’s online law enforcement information system. 

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