The U. S. Secretary of State will hold a meeting on July 15 to bring together more than 60 countries and talk about stopping political violence.  

The event will be held in Washington, D. C.  

It comes after a new strategy from the previous administration that focused on certain extremist groups.  

The U. S. wants to update how it fights terrorism so it can better protect its people and interests.  

The strategy defines terrorism as actions like killings, kidnappings, threats to government buildings or attacks on essential services.  

Recent events, such as the death of a political activist in September, have highlighted the need for a joint effort.  

White House officials say they will also look at right‑wing groups that may be encouraging violence.  

The summit hopes to create a global plan that includes all sides of the political spectrum.


# U.S. Secretary of State to Convene Global Summit on Political Violence

The U.S. Secretary of State will convene a meeting on **July 15** in Washington, D.C., bringing together more than 60 countries to discuss strategies for stopping political violence.

This summit follows a new strategy from the previous administration that targeted specific extremist groups. The U.S. aims to refine its counter‑terrorism approach to better protect its citizens and interests.

**Key points of the strategy:**
- **Definition of terrorism:** includes killings, kidnappings, threats to government buildings, and attacks on essential services.
- **Recent catalysts:** the death of a political activist in September underscored the urgency for a coordinated response.
- **Broader focus:** White House officials plan to examine right‑wing groups that may be fostering violence.

The goal of the summit is to craft a comprehensive global plan that incorporates perspectives from across the political spectrum.



Global Summit Aims to Stop Political Violence

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