foreign governments in tactics, techniques,
and procedures to combat terrorism. We will review funding for
international counterterrorism training and assistance programs and
ensure adequate resources are available to strengthen the capabilities
of key states.

We will continue to negotiate extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance
Treaties (MLATs) and expand the international coalition that supports
the war on terrorism. We will conduct an extensive review to determine
the viability of establishing new institutions that may help combat
terrorism. And at every opportunity we will continue to enhance
international counterterrorism cooperation through the further
expansion and sharing of intelligence and law enforcement information.
While focusing on terrorism, this effort will strengthen our strategic
alignments and transform the international environment.

+Persuading Reluctant States+: In waging the campaign against
terrorism, the United States will also confront difficult cases
involving countries that, although capable, prove reluctant to comply
with their responsibilities in the fight against terror. Some countries
will cooperate on some fronts but not others. This unwillingness can
spring from many sources, such as external threats, internal schisms
that enable one faction to use the state to extend tacit or active
support to terrorists, or cultural or political differences that lead
to disagreements over what constitutes "terrorist" or criminal activity.

These cases will be the most delicate. The United States recognizes
that some governments might place themselves in the crosshairs--and not
just figuratively--by joining the war against terrorism. Therefore,
constructive engagement, with sustained diplomacy and targeted
assistance will be used to persuade these regimes to become more
willing and, eventually able, to meet their international obligations
to combat terrorism.

+Compelling Unwilling States+: The unwilling states are those that
sponsor or actively provide sanctuary to terrorists. Those states that
continue to sponsor terrorist organizations will be held accountable
for their actions.

_Objective: Interdict and disrupt material support for terrorists_. A
key component of any nation's sovereignty is control of its borders.
Every nation bears responsibility for the people and goods transiting
its borders.

While we expect states to fulfill their obligations, we will
nevertheless be prepared to int