In their ongoing battle against terrorism, Kazakh security forces received training on combating online extremism with the help of the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
The joint digital security training program in May 2024 engaged the Kazakh Law Enforcement Academy and the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan.
As extremists increasingly use online platforms to spread their ideology and manipulate followers, the training helped law enforcement agencies use social media as an investigative tool to identify, track and disrupt extremist groups. This cooperation highlights the changing nature of security threats and the need for new methods to address them.
“The fight against contemporary terrorism demands modern technological solutions,” said Paul Hendricks, regional security officer at the U.S. Embassy in Astana. “Cooperation between Kazakhstan and the U.S. in this area plays a vital role in ensuring the security of our countries and the entire region.”
The joint initiative is part of a larger program by the Diplomatic Security Bureau to help Kazakhstan counter violent extremism and uphold regional stability. As online extremism remains a serious threat, joint efforts like this will become more important for promoting peace and security in the region.
Sources: ZONAkz, U.S. State Department