1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov August 18, 2017State Department Country Report on Terrorism: 20012016 Trends Overview By April 30 of each year, the Secretary of State is required by law to provide Congress a Country Report on Terrorism. According to 22 U.S.C. 2656f, the report must contain “detailed
2、 assessments with respect to each foreign country in which acts of international terrorism occurred, which were, in the opinion of the Secretary, of major significance.” While the report does not speak to the effectiveness of U.S. counterterrorism strategies, policies, or operations, it does offer a
3、 perspective of general trends of global casualties resulting from terrorist attacks. By law, the Country Report on Terrorism must include an examination of foreign counterterrorism efforts; any judicial responses of foreign countries regarding terrorism affecting American citizens or facilities; a
4、list of countries that support terrorist groups; an assessment of countries in which terrorists operate, including actions taken by those governments; a report on terrorism-related deaths, injuries, and kidnappings; a strategy for addressing terrorist sanctuaries; and an analysis of international te
