UN Security Council marks 9/11 anniversary with AI and drone counter‑terrorism focus

The United Nations Security Council convened at the top of the hour to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, launching a briefing on counter‑terrorism that reflects the evolution of the threat since the adoption of resolution 1373 in 2001. The session, which marks the Council’s first dedicated terrorism briefing in five years, will examine how militant groups have increasingly employed artificial intelligence, drone technology and encrypted communication platforms for recruitment, coordination and the planning of attacks.

Ambassadors are expected to adopt a presidential statement that underscores the Council’s renewed focus on emerging tactics while navigating contentious discussions over references to specific organizations and the wording of new technology provisions. The statement, slated for adoption after the briefing, signals a collective acknowledgment of the transformed landscape of terrorism and a commitment to adapt the Council’s counter‑terrorism framework accordingly.