The newly released United States Counterterrorism Strategy 2026 (CTS) emphasizes the destruction of Islamist terror groups, particularly identifying the Muslim Brotherhood as the foundational entity behind modern Islamist terrorism. The CTS outlines three main priorities: targeting the top five Islamist terror groups, including al Qaeda and ISIS, addressing the threat posed by drug cartels, and neutralizing violent left-wing extremists. The strategy criticizes the Biden Administration's border policies for exacerbating drug-related deaths in the US, claiming that more Americans died from cartel-related drugs than US servicemen in combat since 1945. Additionally, the CTS highlights the importance of international cooperation and diplomatic efforts in counterterrorism, asserting that the safe return of American hostages is a top priority. The strategy also warns countries that wrongfully detain US citizens that they may be labeled as State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention. Overall, the CTS aims to enhance national security by addressing both domestic and international threats.