; and (B) recommended the creation of a new standing interagency mechanism for analysis of threats [of genocide and other mass atrocities] and coordination of appropriate preventive action . (6) In December 2010, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 71, which recognized the United States national interest in helping to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians, and supporting and encouraging efforts to develop a whole of government approach to prevent and mitigate such acts . (7) In 2012, President Obama, in Presidential Study Directive 10, which ordered the creation of the Atrocities Prevention Board, stated that he would ensure that the United States Government has the required structures, tools, and mechanisms to better prevent and respond to atrocity crimes. (8) In February 2014, James Clapper, the former Director of National Intelligence, stated in his annual national security threat assessment to Congress— (A) The overall risk of mass atrocities worldwide will probably increase in 2014 and beyond. ; (B) Many countries at risk of mass atrocities will likely be open to influence to prevent or mitigate them. ; and (C) Much of the world will almost certainly turn to the United States for leadership to prevent and respond to mass atrocities. . (9) In February 2016, former Director of National Intelligence Clapper stated, in his annual national security threat assessment to Congress, Risks of atrocities, large-scale violence, and regime-threatening instability will remain elevated in 2016. . (10) The United States can strengthen its atrocity crimes prevention and peacebuilding efforts by— (A) supporting civil society which serves a central role in promoting nonviolent conflict resolution and supporting early warning; (B) enhancing cooperation and understanding among ethnic and religious groups, communities, and factions