The Global Coalition against Daesh: Countering Terrorism Beyond the Battlefield — Achievements, Research, and Future Directions

This convening, co-hosted by the Program on Extremism at George Washington University and the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) at King's College London in association with the Global Coalition’s Counter Daesh Communications Cell at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office marks a decade since the rise and defeat of ISIS. It offers an in-depth look at the strategies, challenges, and humanitarian efforts involved in dismantling one of the most brutal terrorist organizations in modern history.

The event highlights the Coalition's comprehensive approach to counterterrorism—encompassing military, financial, and ideological narratives—and emphasizes the vital role of academic research in shaping effective policies. Participants, including policymakers, academics, and military leaders, engaged in discussions to reflect on successes, assess the ongoing threats, and explore future strategies for preventing the resurgence of extremist movements.

This convening aimed to advance the dialogue on countering terrorism by drawing on a decade's lessons learned, strengthening international cooperation, and enhancing community resilience in the face of evolving threats.

• Omar Mohammed, Senior Researcher, Program on Extremism at The George Washington University.
• Speaker from the Embassy of Bahrain in London, United Kingdom.
• Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens, Co-Director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR).

• Sergio Altuna, Senior Researcher, Program on Extremism at The George Washington University, "An introduction to the PoE's Jihadist Narratives Analysis Project."

Building on the past decade's experience, this panel comprehensively examined the complex efforts in counterterrorism, emphasizing both practical achievements and academic insights. It  explored the Global Coalition's successes in military and strategic operations, humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, and enhancing global collaboration and future challenges. Additionally, the panel  explored the academic contributions to understanding the extremist mindset, data-driven approaches to counterterrorism, and future directions in extremism research.

• Speaker from the Embassy of Bahrain in London, United Kingdom.
• Shiraz Maher, Co-Director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR).
• Hugo Micheron, Assistant Professor, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs.
• Martyn Warr, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
• Sergio Altuna, Senior Researcher, Program on Extremism at the George Washington University.
• Moderated by Omar Mohammed, Senior Researcher, Program on Extremism at the George Washington University.