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Needs-based Curricula and Programme Development for the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law

By Alistair Millar and Matthew Schwartz

Report — April 2014

This report outlines a series of recommendations for the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) in developing a curricula and program agenda based on the diverse needs of a multi-national and cross-regional constituency of partner countries. Once established, the IIJ will serve as a training center dedicated to strengthening criminal justice institutions, promoting regional legal cooperation, and fostering criminal justice practitioner networks based on a respect for human rights and the rule of law.

Blue Sky II: Progress and Opportunities in Implementing the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

By Naureen Chowdhury Fink, Peter Romaniuk, Alistair Millar, and Jason Ipe

Report — April 2014

The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, adopted by the General Assembly in 2006, presented a watershed moment for the institution that has historically faced fundamental divisions on counterterrorism issues, which has limited cooperation among member states. This report reflects on the United Nations’ performance on counterterrorism issues since the adoption of the Strategy in 2006, and in particular, developments since the 2012 review. It offers a strategic analysis of the changing counterterrorism landscape since the last review. The report concludes with a set of practical recommendations for the UN and member states to strengthen UN counterterrorism capacities, particularly through internal coordination, responsive programming, improved reporting, and strategic communication.

Rethinking International Counterterrorism Assistance to the Greater Horn of Africa: Toward a Regional Risk Reduction Strategy

By Matthew Schwartz, Liat Shetret, and Alistair Millar

Journal Article — December 2013

The Horn of Africa has long been a recipient of foreign security assistance, with significant funds increasingly devoted to supporting subregional civilian-oriented counterterrorism efforts over the past decade. Despite efforts to better coordinate delivery, counterterrorism programming in the subregion generally remains fragmented, short-term, and siloed in implementation. This article argues that it is time to rethink the international community’s approach to counterterrorism assistance to the Horn of Africa and calls for a cohesive regional approach that not only bridges the gap between security and development, but also the gap between counterterrorism and human security.

Getting Back to Basics?: Renewing the Mandate of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate for 2014-2016

By Alistair Millar and Naureen Chowdhury Fink

Policy brief — November 2013

The policy brief discusses the role of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) and the opportunities presented by the renewal of its mandate before the end of this year to further strengthen and clarify its role in the multilateral counterterrorism framework. It explores recent changes in the multilateral counterterrorism architecture, including the establishment of new entities within and outside the United Nations with a focus on countering terrorism and violent extremism.

The G8’s Counterterrorism Action Group: Leaving Takes Leadership

By Alistair Millar

Newsletter article — June 2013

This article focuses on the role of the G8 as a global leader on countering terrorism, with the foresight to step away and let others, such as the Global Counter Terrorism Forum, take the lead on counterterrorism capacity building.

Reshaping United Nations Counterterrorism Efforts: Blue-Sky Thinking for Global Counterterrorism Cooperation 10 Years After 9/11

By James Cockayne, Alistair Millar, David Cortright, and Peter Romaniuk

Report — March 2012

This report provides concrete suggestions for strengthening international counterterrorism efforts over the next decade, including three specific, costed options for a single UN counterterrorism coordinator. The report details 22 recommendations aimed at helping the United Nations to better exploit its comparative advantages in countering terrorism and to enhance the productivity of its partnerships with other counterterrorism actors, including states, regional intergovernmental bodies, nongovernment experts, and civil society.

Winning Without War: Nonmilitary Strategies for Overcoming Violent Extremism

By David Cortright

Journal article — Spring 2012

“Winning Without War: Nonmilitary Strategies for Overcoming Violent Extremism,” by David Cortright in Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems 21, No. 1 (Spring 2012).

Friend, Not Foe: The Role of Civil Society in Preventing Violent Extremism

By David Cortright with Alistair Millar, Linda Gerber-Stellingwerf, George A. Lopez, Kristen Wall, Eliot Fackler, and Joshua Weaver

Journal article — Spring 2012

“Friend, Not Foe: The Role of Civil Society in Preventing Violent Extremism” by David Cortright with Alistair Millar, Linda Gerber-Stellingwerf, George A. Lopez, Kristen Wall, Eliot Fackler, and Joshua Weaver, Notre Dame Law School Journal of International and Comparative Law 2 no. 2 (Spring 2012): 238-256.

Friend not Foe: Opening Spaces for Civil Society Engagement to Prevent Violent Extremism (2d ed.)

By David Cortright, with Alistair Millar, Linda Gerber-Stellingwerf, George A. Lopez, Eliot Fackler, and Joshua Weaver

Report — May 2011

Restrictive counterterrorism measures are having unintended negative effects on human rights defenders and civil society activists in many countries. This study traces the many harmful impacts of overly broad measures adopted in the name of fighting terrorism—from armed repression to restrictions on the ability of civil society groups to operate and receive funding.

Multilateral Counterterrorism: Harmonizing Political Direction and Technical Expertise

By Alistair Millar

Newsletter article — December 2010

This brief, published by the Stanley Foundation, finds that input from technical experts is essential to keep those who set the agenda from putting all the attention on a narrow set of current hot spots and missing opportunities to prevent future hubs of terrorism from emerging.