AUSTRALIA: Top UN job for counter-terrorism expert
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Three years ago, the UN Security Council established the Counter Terrorism Executive Directorate. Now it has a new head and he's an Australian. Mike Smith, Australia's Ambassador for Counter Terrorism, takes up his New York posting next month.
He says Southeast Asia has vastly improved its ability to understand and confront terrorism, sapping the strength of Jemaah Islamiah.
Presenter: Graeme Dobell
Speakers: Australian ambassador for Counter-Terrorism, Mike Smith
