FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Terrorism Threats in North Africa

Original title: TERRORISM IN NORTH AFRICA: AN EXAMINATION OF THE THREAT

January 1, 2017

counterterrorism national security North Africa intelligence foreign policy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs federal legislative and oversight efforts regarding U.S. counterterrorism strategy and resource allocation in the North African region.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security

The committee uses the testimony to guide legislative oversight and policy development regarding counterterrorism.

Expert Witnesses

The witnesses provided professional analysis and responded to follow-up questions from committee members.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The House on Counterterrorism and Intelligence held a hearing on March 29, 2017, to receive expert testimony regarding the state of terrorist threats in North Africa. Four subject matter experts provided insights to assist the committee in its oversight of homeland security and counterterrorism policy.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 29, 2017, at 10:03 a.m. in room HVC-210 of the Capitol Visitor Center.
The hearing was convened by the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Four expert witnesses provided testimony: J. Peter Pham, Geoff D. Porter, Laith Alkhouri, and Frederic Wehrey.
The hearing focused on examining the threat of terrorism specifically within the North African region.
The record includes written statements and follow-up questions submitted by members of the subcommittee to the witnesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather expert testimony on the current state of terrorist threats in North Africa to inform the on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses were J. Peter Pham (Atlantic Council), Geoff D. Porter (North Africa Risk Consulting, Inc.), Laith Alkhouri (Flashpoint), and Frederic Wehrey (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace).

Why It Matters

This hearing informs federal legislative and oversight efforts regarding U.S. counterterrorism strategy and resource allocation in the North African region.

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Discoveries

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Extensive Follow-up Record

The document contains a significant appendix of follow-up questions from committee members to the witnesses, indicating a high level of engagement with the expert testimony.

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Connected Entities

personKathleen M. Rice“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence”Map →

personFrederic Wehrey“Witness, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace”Map →

personLaith Alkhouri“Witness, Flashpoint”Map →

personPeter T. King“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence”Map →

personJ. Peter Pham“Witness, Atlantic Council”Map →

personGeoff D. Porter“Witness, North Africa Risk Consulting, Inc.”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence“House committee conducting the hearing”Map →

Sources

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