### Question
How does the law define counterterrorism?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 8401*, **counterterrorism** is defined as:

> efforts to combat al Qaeda and other foreign terrorist organizations that are designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 1189 of title 8, or other individuals and entities engaged in terrorist activity or support for such activity

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 8401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 91-ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP WITH PAKISTAN**

