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The article presents the transcript of a round-table discussion concerning whether it is possible to use the "extradite or prosecute" principle of international law in combating terrorism. These and other questions pertaining to terrorism were addressed by the discussants at the Center for International Law and International Security of the Institute for Contemporary International Studies (ICIS). One of the discussants, Ye. Lyakhov, notes that it is difficult to say definitely to which sphere of international law the standards pertaining to extradition belong because international criminal law is still under development. The round-table participants discuss the problem of jurisdiction of individual states over terrorist acts, as well as the issue of universal jurisdiction. Regarding the Russian Federation, the country has generally prohibited the extradition of its own citizens, often due to the possible use of capital punishment. Participants note that greater attention is being paid currently to the practical side of "either extradite or prosecute," but less attention is being paid to the (lack of) rules of international procedural law in connection with this institution and principle. K. Cargill