ABSTRACT
This chapter outlines the various institutional counter-terrorism structures of the United Nations, aimed at providing analysis and needs assessment, capacity building as well as coordination and coherence. It deals with a discussion on potential ways the United Nations counter-terrorism structure could further evolve to more effectively and efficiently support the international community. Since 1999 the counter-terrorism efforts of the United Nations in significant aspects have developed in response to the rise of al-Qaida and since 2014 have been modified in response to the emergence of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. Some Member States and experts highlighted the importance of the Prevent Violent Extremism Plan’s role to focus on preventative approaches and strategies as part of the wider counter-terrorism work of the United Nations. The counter-terrorism-related capacity-building efforts of other United Nations entities, such as for example the United Nations Development Programme, are also coordinated by Counter Terrorism Implementation Task Force.
