The United States has actively pressed for a consensus on joint actions to combat terrorism. This has not been easy, but there have been successes.
Some countries look on terrorism as a law-enforcement problem best left to the police.
Other countries take pride in their reputation as a haven for political exiles and are reluctant to extradite terrorists who do not commit acts of violence on their territory. Legal systems in each country differ on rights of the accused and other issues. The result has been that action has been more limited than one might expect. The U.S. Government has been active diplomatically in combating terrorism since the late 1960's. Relations with other governments on this issue involve diplomatic initiatives and police-level exchanges.