Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Responds to Evolving Challenges
 Ten years ago, the United States mobilized the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.
As ISIS aims to reconstitute itself in the Middle East and makes territorial gains in Asia and Africa, our coalition must remain clear-eyed about the evolving challenge that we face, Secretary Blinken said at the D-ISIS Ministerial.
Secretary Blinken announced that the United States will provide:
- $146 million to enhance civilian-led border security and counterterrorism operations across Sub-Saharan Africa and Central Asia.
- $168 million to the coalition’s annual Stabilization Pledge Drive for Iraq and Syria.
“This is not the time to let up,” Secretary Blinken said. “It’s a moment to recommit to our common mission, to decisively defeat ISIS, and ensure greater security and stability for all of our people.”
Secretary Blinken Addresses Strategy of Renewal
Secretary Blinken outlined how America’s strategy of renewal has made us stronger and safer in his essay in Foreign Affairs.
“With a fierce competition underway to define a new age in international affairs, we have pursued a strategy of renewal under this Administration, pairing historic investments in competitiveness at home with an intensive diplomatic campaign to revitalize partnerships abroad,” Secretary Blinken said on X/Twitter.
Ransomware is a global threat to security, to public safety, and to economic prosperity, and it requires a global response. At the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we convened partners at the Fourth International Counter Ransomware Initiative Summit.
The Counter Ransomware Initiative is the largest international cyber partnership, consisting of 68 members committed to building collective resilience to ransomware and disrupting the ransomware ecosystem.
“This Counter Ransomware Initiative – and everyone here today – reminds us that we are not powerless, we are not alone. And by continuing to work together, we can advance a digital future that upholds our values and makes life more secure, more prosperous, and more full of opportunity for everyone,” Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma said.
On October 1, the first day of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we launched American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for the Department’s Press Briefings. This is in addition to live captioning already included for Department Press Briefings.
“Today’s action underscores the Department’s commitment to inclusion and our acknowledgement that all individuals are integral to the fabric of our country and our workforce,” Spokesperson Matthew Miller said at the briefing.
Initial reports suggest that Israel, with the active support of the United States and other partners, defeated the direct attack that Iran launched against Israel on Tuesday, Secretary Blinken said before meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar.
“We have demonstrated, once again, our commitment to Israel’s defense,” Secretary Blinken said. “We’ll remain in very close touch with Israel and other partners in the region in the hours and days ahead.”
In a phone call with Transatlantic Quint allies, the Secretary and his counterparts discussed Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel.
Iran’s attack included some 200 ballistic missiles and marked the second time in five months that it has attacked Israel.
“This is totally unacceptable and the entire world should condemn it,” Secretary Blinken said.
Secretary Blinken addressed regional and international efforts to respond to the urgent situation in Venezuela following the July 28 election.
“The Maduro regime may try to obscure the results, but the Venezuelan people have spoken,” Secretary Blinken said. “Now, our job is to ensure their voices are heard.”
At the UN General Assembly, members of the European Union, the Organization of American States, and the U.S. issued a joint statement, calling for respect of democratic principles and human rights.
“We applaud the Venezuelan people for their participation in the July 28 presidential election despite significant challenges,” the nations said in the statement. “Over 12 million people went to the polls and exercised their right to vote.”
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