The U.S. Department of State and USAID announced a joint strategy to counter violent extremism. This new strategy provides a roadmap for mobilizing America’s diplomatic and development tools to counter violent extremism.Violent extremists continue to recruit, radicalize, and mobilize people -- especially young people -- to engage in terrorist acts.…

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry provides information on acts of genocide and crimes against humanity by the terrorist organization ISIL, also known as Daesh.

Rick Stengel, the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, discusses the work that is being done to counter messaging used by violent extremist groups like ISIL.

President Barack Obama discusses the global campaign to degrade and destroy ISIL.

Cathy Novelli, the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and Environment at the U.S. Department of State discusses the economic approach to countering violent extremism and the important work being done at the Department of State.

In this episode we’re going to break down countering violent extremism (CVE) to a basic level and provide you, our listeners, with general information and background needed to understand the fight against violent extremism. Joining the conversation will be Sarah Sewall, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights at the U.S. …

This podcast will bring together experts to discuss the progress being made in the international community to counter violent extremism.