Global Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy Training Course

Global Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy Training Course

Introduction

Global counter-terrorism has evolved into a complex, multidimensional field driven by geopolitical tensions, extremist ideologies, cyber threats, and transnational networks that operate across borders. Nations, regional blocs, and international organizations are continuously adapting their strategies to address emerging forms of terrorism, including digitally facilitated radicalization, lone-actor attacks, cross-border insurgencies, and the misuse of financial systems. Global Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy Training Course equips participants with the analytical, operational, and strategic knowledge required to understand global terrorism dynamics and the key policy frameworks shaping international counter-terrorism cooperation.

Participants will deepen their understanding of intelligence coordination, threat assessment, crisis response, and multilateral security governance. The course integrates global best practices, comparative policy insights, preventive strategies, counter-narrative development, and the role of technology in surveillance and disruption. Through scenario-based learning and case studies, participants strengthen their capacity to design integrated strategies, enhance institutional resilience, and support decision-making at national, regional, and global levels.

Course Objectives

1. Understand global terrorism trends and geopolitical factors shaping extremist threats.
2. Analyze international counter-terrorism policies, agreements, and UN frameworks.
3. Examine intelligence-sharing models and cross-border operational coordination.
4. Assess radicalization pathways, recruitment drivers, and prevention strategies.
5. Strengthen national-level counter-terrorism policy-making and institutional capacity.
6. Evaluate cyber-enabled terrorism and digital extremist ecosystems.
7. Apply risk assessment tools for threat detection and scenario analysis.
8. Review counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) mechanisms and sanctions regimes.
9. Develop crisis response, incident coordination, and emergency communication protocols.
10. Understand legal, ethical, and human rights considerations in counter-terrorism.
11. Strengthen multilateral cooperation among states, agencies, and regional bodies.
12. Integrate technology, data analytics, and innovative tools into counter-terrorism strategies.
13. Build comprehensive national and organizational counter-terrorism strategies.

Organizational Benefits

• Strengthened national and institutional counter-terrorism capacity
• Enhanced risk assessment and early-warning capabilities
• Improved intelligence coordination and information-sharing structures
• Robust legal and policy frameworks aligned with global standards
• Greater operational readiness for crisis response
• Stronger cross-agency and multinational collaboration
• Improved capacity to combat terrorist financing
• Enhanced cyber-defense and digital threat mitigation
• Reduced exposure to national security vulnerabilities
• Increased strategic resilience in high-risk environments

Target Audiences

• National security agencies and defense personnel
• Intelligence and counter-terrorism units
• Policy makers and strategic planners
• Law enforcement and border security agencies
• Diplomatic and foreign affairs professionals
• Crisis response and emergency management teams
• Researchers, analysts, and security consultants
• Regional and international security organizations

Course Duration: 10 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Global Terrorism Landscape and Strategic Drivers

• Overview of terrorism evolution and shifting threat profiles
• Geopolitical tensions and their influence on extremist movements
• Transnational networks and cross-border operations
• Emerging extremist ideologies and hybrid threats
• Policy implications for national and global security
• Case Study: Shifts in global terrorism after major geopolitical conflicts

Module 2: International Counter-Terrorism Frameworks

• UN conventions, resolutions, and multilateral commitments
• Regional cooperation mechanisms and security alliances
• Legal obligations and compliance requirements
• Coordination among international security institutions
• Policy harmonization across borders
• Case Study: UN Security Council Resolution 1373 implementation

Module 3: Intelligence Systems and Cross-Border Coordination

• Strategic intelligence collection and analysis methods
• Information-sharing models among agencies and states
• Fusion centers, joint task forces, and inter-agency operations
• Challenges of secrecy, trust, and interoperability
• Building coordinated response systems
• Case Study: Successes and failures of multinational intelligence sharing

Module 4: Radicalization, Extremism Pathways, and Prevention

• Drivers of radicalization and recruitment mechanisms
• Community-based early prevention models
• Online radicalization and counter-narratives
• Rehabilitation and reintegration frameworks
• Policy tools for preventing violent extremism
• Case Study: National PVE programs and their long-term outcomes

Module 5: Terrorist Financing and Economic Disruption

• Understanding terrorist financing channels and typologies
• CFT regulations, global standards, and FATF guidelines
• Disruption of illicit financial networks
• Sanctions, asset freezing, and legal enforcement
• Cross-border financial intelligence collaboration
• Case Study: Disruption of an international terror financing ring

Module 6: Cyber-Terrorism and Digital Threats

• Cyber operations conducted by extremist groups
• Use of social media, encryption, and the dark web
• Digital reconnaissance and attack coordination
• Cyber defense and countermeasures
• Regulation of digital platforms and data governance
• Case Study: Cyber-enabled extremist operations across regions

Module 7: Border Security and Transnational Threat Management

• Border control strategies for terrorist detection
• Monitoring travel, migration, and identity management
• Disruption of cross-border criminal-terrorist linkages
• Role of technology in border surveillance
• Multinational border security collaborations
• Case Study: Regional cross-border security operations

Module 8: Crisis Response and Emergency Coordination

• Crisis preparedness frameworks at national level
• Multi-agency coordination during attacks
• Communication protocols and operational command
• Public communication and misinformation management
• Post-crisis recovery and stabilization measures
• Case Study: Coordinated response during a major urban attack

Module 9: Legal and Human Rights Dimensions

• Legal frameworks governing counter-terrorism operations
• Human rights safeguards in national security enforcement
• Ethical decision-making in high-risk operations
• Judicial review, oversight, and accountability
• Balancing security objectives with civil liberties
• Case Study: Legal controversies in counter-terrorism enforcement

Module 10: Counter-Terrorism Strategy Design

• Elements of national counter-terrorism strategies
• Stakeholder mapping and institutional alignment
• Integration of intelligence, prevention, and operations
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Policy adaptation in dynamic threat environments
• Case Study: Strategy reform after an intelligence failure

Module 11: Technology and Innovation in Counter-Terrorism

• Use of biometrics, AI, and surveillance technologies
• Predictive analytics for threat detection
• Drone systems and remote monitoring tools
• Technology integration in field operations
• Limitations, risks, and policy considerations
• Case Study: Use of AI for early-warning systems

Module 12: Strategic Communications and Public Engagement

• Communication strategies during security crises
• Counter-narratives and public diplomacy
• Media coordination and information control
• Engaging civil society and vulnerable communities
• Managing public resilience and recovery
• Case Study: Strategic communication during national emergencies

Module 13: Regional Security Cooperation

• Regional counter-terrorism alliances and mechanisms
• Joint operations, intelligence sharing, and training
• Multinational institutional frameworks
• Regional early-warning systems
• Harmonizing cross-border legal and operational standards
• Case Study: Regional coalition efforts in counter-terrorism

Module 14: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment

• Designing CT performance measurement tools
• Indicators for strategic and operational effectiveness
• Evaluation of prevention, intervention, and disruption programs
• Integrating feedback into policy improvements
• Reporting and institutional learning
• Case Study: Evaluation of a national counter-terrorism program

Module 15: Building Sustainable National Security Resilience

• Strengthening institutional readiness and governance
• Long-term capacity-building strategies
• Multilevel coordination among government agencies
• Enhancing continuity planning and threat adaptation
• Integrating innovation, partnerships, and strategic foresight
• Case Study: National resilience framework transformation

Training Methodology

• Instructor-led presentations and interactive discussions
• Scenario-based learning using real-world terrorism events
• Group exercises on policy development and threat analysis
• Case study evaluation and peer-to-peer learning
• Practical tools for strategy design and institutional assessment
• Action planning for participant organizations

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.