Our Global Footprint
The American Center for Combating Extremism and Terrorism (ACCET) operates in strategic regions where instability, terrorism, and governance challenges threaten global security, prosperity, and stability. By working at the front lines of security, counterterrorism, governance, and economic resilience, ACCET helps mitigate risks, strengthen partnerships, and build stronger, more resilient societies worldwide.
Why ACCET’s Global Presence Matters
Preempting Threats Before They Escalate: By dismantling extremist networks and building resilience abroad, ACCET reduces risks before they spread across regions or borders.
Strengthening Alliances and Regional Stability: Our work in governance, security, and resilience fosters stronger partnerships and promotes peaceful, stable environments.
Promoting Global Economic Security: Stability enables stronger trade relationships, secure supply chains, and sustainable economic development that benefit communities worldwide.
ACCET’s global engagement is an investment in a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future—neutralizing threats at their source and reinforcing international peace and development.
Worldwide expertise
Regions Where We Drive Change
Our work advances security, economic stability, and leadership across key regions:
Europe
ACCET partners with European governments and institutions to counter extremist networks, including ISIS-affiliated cells and far-right movements that threaten social cohesion and security. Our cybersecurity initiatives help safeguard critical digital infrastructure, protecting economies and communities from disruptive cyberattacks. Through governance reforms and community engagement, ACCET reinforces efforts to uphold democratic resilience and prevent the spread of violent extremism.
Middle East & Asia
In regions affected by groups such as ISIS and the Taliban, ACCET leads initiatives focused on peacebuilding, youth resilience, and economic recovery to diminish the appeal of extremism. Our programs strengthen governance, enhance local security capacities, and promote inclusive development—ensuring that fragile states are equipped to resist exploitation by terrorist and extremist groups. By fostering stability, ACCET helps create pathways toward long-term peace and prosperity.
Africa
ACCET supports efforts to counter threats from groups like Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram, preventing the spread of violent extremism and strengthening local capacities to respond. Our initiatives focus on governance reform, economic resilience, and community security—building the foundations for long-term stability. By empowering local institutions and civil society, ACCET reduces the risks of regional instability and supports sustainable, locally led solutions to security challenges.
Our Programs.
Europe.
ACCET’s work across Europe strengthens democratic institutions, enhances cybersecurity, and counters malign influence, advancing regional stability and resilience. By reinforcing governance structures, supporting civil society, and building digital defenses, ACCET contributes to a stronger, more secure Europe and a safer global community.
Ukraine: Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Cyber Defenses
ACCET has played a critical role in fortifying Ukraine’s civil society against corruption and foreign interference, advancing transparency, democratic values, and institutional resilience. Our cybersecurity initiatives—including a comprehensive Gap Analysis of Ukraine’s National Cybersecurity Strategy—have directly enhanced Ukraine’s digital defenses, helping safeguard critical infrastructure and broader European security networks.
North Macedonia: Advancing Democratic Governance and Civil Society
In North Macedonia, ACCET promotes governance reforms, civic engagement, and economic development to reinforce democratic stability in the Western Balkans. By supporting policies that strengthen transparency and accountability, ACCET helps reduce vulnerabilities to external influence and foster a more resilient, inclusive political environment.
Kosovo: Building Stability, Cyber Resilience, and Community Engagement in the Balkans
ACCET has been a key partner in Kosovo’s post-conflict development, helping shape inclusive governance frameworks and supporting digital security through the drafting of Kosovo’s first National Cybersecurity Strategy. Our strategic communications campaigns empower youth to resist extremist narratives, reducing vulnerabilities to radicalization and promoting long-term social cohesion.
Albania: Supporting EU Expansion and Regional Stability
Through election observation, governance reforms, and civil society support, ACCET has contributed to Albania’s progress toward European Union integration. Our efforts strengthen political accountability, promote rule of law, and foster stability, contributing to a more secure and prosperous regional environment.
Georgia: Defending Against Cyber Threats and Strengthening Regional Security
ACCET’s cybersecurity work in Georgia has reinforced national defenses against state-sponsored cyber threats. Our comprehensive Gap Analyses of Georgia’s National Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Security Law helped align the country’s digital infrastructure with EU and NATO standards. By strengthening Georgia’s National and Sectoral CERTs (Computer Emergency Response Teams), ACCET contributes to broader regional resilience against cyber warfare and digital espionage.
Our Programs.
Middle East & Asia.
ACCET plays a pivotal role in strengthening regional security, countering extremism, and reinforcing governance structures across the Middle East and Asia. Through targeted interventions, ACCET helps prevent radicalization, disrupt malign influence, and foster stable, resilient communities that contribute to lasting peace and prosperity.
Syria: Undermining Extremist Networks and Preventing ISIS Resurgence
In Syria, ACCET supports counterterrorism efforts by reintegrating Al-Hol camp returnees, a population highly vulnerable to ISIS recruitment. By fostering social cohesion among returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities, ACCET disrupts extremist recruitment pipelines and helps prevent the resurgence of violent ideology.
Through these efforts, ACCET contributes to greater regional stability, helping build pathways to recovery in one of the world’s most fragile conflict zones.
Kazakhstan: Strengthening Partnerships by Promoting Democratic Stability
Kazakhstan plays a critical role in Central Asia’s political and economic landscape. ACCET works to strengthen civil society, promote transparency, combat corruption, and reduce ethnic tensions—supporting Kazakhstan’s democratic development and regional stability.
By fostering strong, inclusive institutions, ACCET helps empower Kazakhstan to resist external pressures and contribute to a more stable and cooperative Central Asia.
Jordan: Countering Extremism and Securing Regional Stability
In Jordan, ACCET’s initiatives promote social cohesion, youth empowerment, and resilience against extremism:
Enhancing Strategic Infrastructure: ACCET helped develop Jordan’s National Water Information System, improving resource management and reinforcing national resilience in the face of climate, economic, and security challenges.
Empowering the Next Generation: ACCET led the design of USAID’s flagship youth initiative, reaching 800,000 young people with career guidance, civic engagement opportunities, and economic empowerment activities—providing alternatives to radicalization and fostering hope for the future.
Countering Violent Extremism: ACCET supports efforts to undermine terrorist recruitment and extremist propaganda, helping insulate Jordan from regional instability.
Promoting Civic Engagement and Social Resilience: Through civic education and social cohesion initiatives, ACCET strengthens Jordan’s internal stability and societal resilience.
Our Programs.
Africa.
ACCET plays a critical role in countering violent extremism, strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure, and supporting governance and economic development across Africa. By addressing the root causes of instability and building local capacity, ACCET helps create safer, stronger communities and supports the foundations for lasting peace and prosperity across the continent.
West Africa: Disrupting Extremist Networks and Strengthening Local Capacities
West Africa faces growing threats from extremist groups, including Boko Haram and ISIS-affiliated cells. ACCET has supported counter-extremism efforts across five USAID missions, working to diminish the operational reach of these groups and prevent the spread of violence.
Through integrated counterterrorism programming and community resilience initiatives, ACCET helps fortify local defenses against radicalization and violent extremism, contributing to a more peaceful and secure region.
Kenya: Advancing Cyber Resilience and Civic Engagement
In Kenya, ACCET has played a leading role in strengthening digital security and civic participation. Our comprehensive Gap Analysis of Kenya’s National Cybersecurity Strategy supported improvements in Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP), cybercrime management, and inter-agency coordination.
Fostering Civic Participation and Economic Opportunity: Through programs focused on conflict mitigation, job creation, and community engagement, ACCET supports Kenya’s efforts to build a more inclusive, prosperous society.
Enhancing Cybersecurity Infrastructure: ACCET’s initiatives help protect Kenya’s digital systems from exploitation by criminal networks and hostile actors.
Somalia: Building Cybersecurity and Legal Defenses Against Emerging Threats
In Somalia, ACCET has helped draft key cybersecurity and cybercrime legislation, creating the legal frameworks necessary to counter digital threats and extremist exploitation online.
By strengthening Somalia’s digital and governance infrastructure, ACCET empowers national institutions to disrupt cyber-enabled terrorism, protect citizens, and build stronger foundations for recovery and growth.
Strategic Partnerships: Advancing Global Security and Stability
ACCET collaborates with a diverse network of partners to address global challenges, strengthen governance, counter extremism, and promote inclusive, resilient societies. By working across sectors and regions, we ensure that our programs deliver sustainable impact and foster peace, security, and opportunity worldwide.
Our partners include:
- Private Sector Entities – Strengthening supply chains, advancing cybersecurity, and promoting innovation to foster secure and resilient economic environments.
- National and Local Governments – Supporting good governance, combating corruption, and building institutions that foster stability, transparency, and inclusive development.
- Civil Society Organizations – Promoting civic engagement, countering malign influence, and empowering communities to safeguard democratic principles and social cohesion.
- International Organizations (EU, UN, OSCE, USAID, and others) – Collaborating on security, development, and governance initiatives that enhance regional and global stability.
- Academic Institutions – Leveraging research and innovation to combat disinformation, strengthen counterterrorism strategies, and advance digital security solutions.
- Religious Leaders and Institutions – Engaging trusted community voices to counter extremism, promote dialogue, and foster peacebuilding at the grassroots level.
- Youth and Women’s Groups – Empowering future leaders, expanding economic opportunity, and creating conditions that reduce vulnerability to extremist narratives.
- Media Outlets – Partnering with journalists and media organizations to counter disinformation and amplify positive narratives that support peace, human rights, and resilience.
By cultivating strong, inclusive partnerships, ACCET ensures that its work contributes to building a safer, more just, and more resilient world.
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Work with ACCET to Tackle Today’s Global Challenges
ACCET partners with governments, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society to address the most urgent challenges of our time—extremism, insecurity, governance gaps, and digital threats. With expertise across counterterrorism, governance strengthening, and cybersecurity innovation, we deliver practical, scalable solutions that promote peace, resilience, and opportunity.
Together, we can build safer communities, stronger institutions, and a more secure and prosperous world.
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