The United States Department of State convened international governments today for a global summit focused on countering what officials describe as a transnational rise in far-left political terrorism.
Led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism brought together representatives from the Western Hemisphere, Europe, and Asia. According to a State Department fact sheet released alongside the event, the summit aims to expand international coordination, enhance information-sharing, and strengthen law enforcement mechanisms among partner nations.
U.S. officials characterized the current threat as one marked by violent attacks targeting private citizens, government officials, law enforcement personnel, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
According to data provided by the State Department, far-left anti-government terrorism currently accounts for more plots and attacks in the United States than any other ideological category. The department reported that far-left actors were responsible for 63% of all recorded anti-government attacks or plots in the U.S. in 2025, as well as three out of the four fatalities resulting from those incidents.
Historically, the State Department noted that far-left groups and individuals carried out the majority of politically motivated terrorism in the West during the late 20th century, accounting for 93% of terrorist attacks and 58% of terrorism-related deaths between 1970 and 1980.
Following a sharp increase in plots and attacks in both the United States and Europe since 2016, officials warned of a growing trend of violence directed specifically at individuals.
The rise in activity is also reflected in recent European security data. In 2024, the European Union recorded 21 attacks attributed to far-left and anarchist terrorists, compared to 24 attacks linked to jihadist terrorists. Of the 45 reported terrorist attacks in Europe in 2025, 12 were attributed to far-left and anarchist actors.
Additionally, European nations have reported record-high numbers of attacks targeting rail networks, critical infrastructure, and private businesses over the past three years. The State Department attributed most of these incidents to far-left and anarchist groups, noting they have caused millions of euros in property damage and widespread economic disruption.
To counter these activities, the State Department has previously designated four violent far-left groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, with additional group designations currently under review. In December 2025, the department offered rewards of up to $10 million through its Rewards for Justice program for information leading to the disruption of financial networks supporting these designated groups.
Diplomatic outreach has also intensified. U.S. officials have engaged foreign partners through bilateral diplomatic channels and formal demarches. Partner nations have reported corresponding increases in far-left terrorist activity, including the use of improvised explosive and incendiary devices, economic sabotage, and a convergence of violent anti-American, antisemitic, or anti-technology movements with existing far-left terrorist networks.
Today’s summit follows the inaugural Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Workshop hosted by the State Department in May 2026, which gathered U.S. and foreign law enforcement professionals to share threat assessments and operational strategies. Moving forward, the U.S. government plans to maintain coordination with foreign allies to restrict terrorist travel and improve cross-border law enforcement cooperation.
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