We have drawn from the experience of the last decade and put in place substantial changes to our efforts
to combat terrorism, while preserving and strengthening important tools that have been developed
since 9/11. Specifically, we shifted away from a model of fighting costly, large-scale ground wars in Iraq
and Afghanistan in which the United States—particularly our military—bore an enormous burden.
Instead, we are now pursuing a more sustainable approach that prioritizes targeted counterterrorism
operations, collective action with responsible partners, and increased efforts to prevent the growth of
violent extremism and radicalization that drives increased threats.