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Counterterrorism Action Group (CTAG) of the G8
AKA
The G8’s Counterterrorism Action Group
Abbreviation
CTAG
Summary
Established by the G8, the Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) aims to support the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee, primarily through coordination and outreach efforts. For example, the CTAG attempts to coordinate donations to counterterrorism-related capacity-building activities, such as in relation to training, funding, expertise, and equipment, as well as technical and legal assistance to other countries. With a view toward avoiding duplication of efforts, the CTAG also shares best practices and lessons learned.
Members
The members of CTAG are made up of the members of the G8 (leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America).
Entry drafted by PILAC Research Assistant Carson Cook, with research support from PILAC RA Svitlana Starosvit. Entry last updated: March 2015.