Operation Enduring Freedom: Foreign Pledges of Military and Intelligence Support

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Abstract:

In response to the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, a number of countries and organizations have pledged military and intelligence support of operations against the Al Qaeda network and the Taliban in Afghanistan. This report summarizes public and media statements made by 76 nations and organizations concerning their military and intelligence support of operations against Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan. The report does not track humanitarian or law enforcement assistance, or the freezing or seizure of financial assets controlled by terrorists. It will be updated as necessary. For detailed information on the U.S. response to terrorism, see the CRS Terrorism Electronic Briefing Book. The organizations include the European Union, the Gulf Cooperation Council, NATO, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.

Author(s):
Gerleman, David J. ; Stevens, Jennifer E. ; Hildreth, Steven A.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress.
Pagination:
0015

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RL31152
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*INTELLIGENCE, *MILITARY ASSISTANCE, *ORGANIZATIONS, *COUNTERTERRORISM, *AFGHANISTAN CONFLICT, *COOPERATION, *GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), NATO, NATIONS, EUROPEAN UNION, TERRORISM, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, ACCESS, AREA SECURITY, UNITED NATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Military Forces and Organizations, Military Intelligence, Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
*MILITARY SUPPORT, *INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT, AL QAEDA, TALIBAN, ENDURING FREEDOM OPERATION, FORWARD BASING, BORDER SECURITY, INTELLIGENCE SHARING, FOREIGN SUPPORT, NORTHERN ALLIANCE, GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL, ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES
Report Date:
2001 Oct 17
Creation Date:
2008 Mar 12