Program Related Event Feeds

Maritime Security

sherry — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0500

Even as a difficult fiscal environment has increasingly tightened federal budgets, maritime security forces are faced with an array of new and non-traditional challenges. These range from countering terrorism and piracy to combating drug and human trafficking, while simultaneously preparing for greater competition in new theaters such as the Arctic.

Book Event - All In: The Education of General David Petraeus

sherry — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:30:00 -0500

Remarks by the author
Paula Broadwell

Moderated by
Rick “Ozzie” Nelson
Director, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, CSIS

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
5:30pm-7:00pm
CSIS 1800 K. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006
Conference Room B1

Rethinking Identity Management: Perspectives from Government and Industry

sherry — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:00 -0500

Rick "Ozzie" Nelson, Director of the CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, cordially invites you to an event:

Rethinking Identity Management:
Perspectives from Government and Industry

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
9:30 am – 3:45 pm
CSIS – B1 Conference Room
1800 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Information Sharing: Adapting and Improving an Expanded ISE

sherry — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0500

In 2004 the U.S. Congress passed the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, which established the Information Sharing Environment (ISE) to facilitate the exchange of terrorism-related information across the U.S. security apparatus. Since that time, the United States has greatly improved and expanded its information sharing infrastructure.

The Al Qaeda Factor: Plots Against the West

sherry — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0500

Rick "Ozzie" Nelson, Director of the CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program and Tom Sanderson, Deputy Director of the CSIS Transnational Threats Project, cordially invite you to a discussion of:

The Al Qaeda Factor: Plots Against the West

A new book from

Mitchell D. Silber

Aviation Security in the 21st Century Looking to Future on the 10th Anniversary of ATSA

ian — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:30:00 -0500

Rick "Ozzie" Nelson, Director of the CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, cordially invites you to this event.

Thursday, November 17
1:30-4:30 pm

CSIS Building – B1 Conference Room
1800 K Street NW,
Washington DC 20006

The Role of Philanthropy in Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Recovery

sherry — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:30:00 -0400

The CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, along with LSU’s Stephenson Disaster Management Institute, cordially invite you to a session of the

CSIS-LSU Series on Disaster Management and Emergency Response

on

The Role of Philanthropy in Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Recovery

The Evolving Terrorist Threat and the Importance of Intelligence to Protect the Homeland

ian — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:00:00 -0400

Intelligence and National Security Alliance’s Homeland Security Intelligence Council and the CSIS

present

The Evolving Terrorist Threat and the Importance of Intelligence to Protect the Homeland

Wednesday, September 7, 2011
7:00 am to 5:15 pm

John S. Pistole, Administrator Transportation Security Administration, on the Evolution of Aviation Security since 9/11

ian — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, hosts the event:

The Evolution of Aviation Security since 9/11

Featuring Remarks by:

The Honorable John S. Pistole
Administrator, Transportation Security Administration
US Department of Homeland Security

Global Security Forum 2011: ‘Deradicalization’: Oasis or Mirage?

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:00:00 -0400

The Global Security Forum 2011 is a forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

The panelists at this session evaluated the successes and shortcomings of several countries' initiatives to 'deradicalize' individuals involved in violent Islamist extremism.

Fusion Centers: Function and Future

mentman — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:30:00 -0500

The CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, in conjunction with the Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute (HSI) and the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute (HS SEDI), cordially invites you to an event:
Fusion Centers: Function and Future

FEMA Administrator Fugate Speaks at CSIS

ian — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:00:00 -0500

The CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program and LSU’s Stephenson Disaster Management Institute (SDMI) hosted a session of the

CSIS-LSU Series on Disaster Management and Emergency Response

with

W. Craig Fugate
Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Report Release: A Threat Transformed: al Qaeda and Associated Movements in 2011

ian — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:00:00 -0500

Report Release

A Threat Transformed: al Qaeda and Associated Movements in 2011

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

International Cooperation in Disaster Relief

ian — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:00:00 -0500

The CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program and LSU’s Stephenson Disaster Management Institute (SDMI) invite you to the next session of the

CSIS-LSU Series on Disaster Management and Emergency Response

“International Cooperation in Disaster Relief”

Featuring a panel discussion with

Mark Ward
Acting Director, Office of Disaster Assistance
United States Agency for International Development

David Meltzer
Senior Vice President, International Services
The American National Red Cross

Joel Charny
Vice President, Humanitarian Policy and Practice
InterAction

Partnership-Building with American Muslims to Counter Domestic Radicalization

ian — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:00:00 -0500

Partnership-Building with American Muslims to Counter Domestic Radicalization

Thursday, December 16, 2010
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

B1 Conference Center
Center for Strategic and International Studies
1800 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006

Homeland Security: Layered Defense, Ready Response

ian — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0500

On November 17-18, 2010 the Consortium for Homeland Defense and Security in America will conduct its fifth annual symposium. This year's forum, titled "Homeland Security: Layered Defense, Ready Response," will examine select challenges across the homeland security continum -- civil and military, at home and abroad.

A Strategic Review of the Gulf Oil Spill

ian — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:30:00 -0500

The CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism and Energy and National Security Programs, along with LSU’s Stephenson Disaster Management Institute (SDMI), hosts the inaugural session of the

CSIS-LSU Series on Disaster Management and Emergency Response

Hosted in conjunction with the

CSIS Impacts of the Gulf Oil Spill Series

A Dialogue on the New National Information Sharing Environment (ISE) Strategy

mentman — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:30:00 -0400

The Information Sharing Environment (ISE) was stood up as a direct result of the attacks of September 11, and designed to help facilitate the sharing of terrorism-related information among Federal, State, local and tribal governments; foreign partners; and the private sector. In the five years since Congress directed the creation of the ISE, significant steps have been taken towards estab

Negotiating with Evil: When to Talk to Terrorists

mentman — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0400

CSIS invites you to a book event for

Negotiating with Evil: When to Talk to Terrorists

The Honorable Mitchell B. Reiss
Former U.S. Special Envoy for the Northern Ireland Peace Process;
President, Washington College

Border Security in a Time of Transformation

ian — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:00:00 -0400

Border Security in a Time of Transformation: An Examination of Poland and India

Skating on Stilts: Why Aren't We Stopping Tomorrow's Terrorism

ian — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:00:00 -0400

CSIS invites you to a book event for

Skating on Stilts: Why Aren't We Stopping Tomorrow's Terrorism

The Honorable Stewart A. Baker
Former U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Policy;
Partner, Steptoe & Johnson LLP

Statesmen's Forum: Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen's Forum with the Honorable Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.

Following Secretary Napolitano's speech, she was joined for a discussion by:

Assistant Secretary John Morton
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Statesmen's Forum: John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism

sherry — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen's Forum with John O. Brennan Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism On
Securing the Homeland by Renewing American Strength, Resilience, and Values

Introduction by
John Hamre
President and CEO, CSIS

Moderated by

A Growing Terrorist Threat? Assessing "Homegrown" Extremism in the United States

sherry — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0500

FIVE events during the fall of 2009 thrust concerns over “homegrown” terrorism—or extremist violence perpetrated by U.S. legal residents and citizens—into public view. A new CSIS report examines these five cases, situating them within the context of recent U.S. efforts to address domestic radicalization.

An Insider's Perspective on Afghanistan

ian — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0500

An Insider's Perspective on Afghanistan

With

Roy Gutman
Foreign Editor, McClatchy Newspapers
Author, “How We Missed the Story:
Osama Bin Laden, the Taliban and the Hijacking of Afghanistan”

And

Dr. Nadir Atash
Author, “Turbulence: The Tumultuous Journey
of One Man's Quest to Bring Change in Afghanistan”

Homeland Security's Wicked Problems: Developing a Research Agenda for Homeland Security

ian — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Schedule:

(9:00 a.m.)
REGISTRATION

(9:30-10:30 a.m.)
WELCOME AND KEYNOTE REMARKS

Frances Fragos Townsend
Partner, Baker Botts, L.L.P., and former Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism

John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism

pfrank — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a discussion with John Brennan, the assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism.

The Global Forum on Biorisks Web Portal

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Homeland Defense and Homeland Security for the Next Administration (Day 2)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Day 2 | Day 1 September 11, 2001 ushered in the largest government reform since World War II, enacting new programs, policies and initiatives. The transition to a new administration …

Homeland Defense and Homeland Security for the Next Administration (Day 1)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Day 1 | Day 2 September 11, 2001 ushered in the largest government reform since World War II, enacting new programs, policies and initiatives. The transition to …

Statesmen's Forum: Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

CSIS hosted a Statesmen's Forum with the Honorable Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security, on "Stregthening General Aviation Security for the 21st Century."

Decision 2008: The Candidates' Positions

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The 2008 elections offer a unique and historic transition. We are guaranteed a change in leadership that guides our nation’s homeland security enterprise. Not since the Eisenhower Administration …

Lessons From Abroad

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

On June 6th, the CSIS Homeland Security Program hosted the Bruce Mann, Director of the U.K.’s Civil Contingencies Secretariat. The event was the third symposium of Lessons from Abroad, a study …

Symposium on Biodefense

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Honorable Richard Danzig gave a presentation drawing on work he recently completed for The Sloan Foundation, CSIS and CNAS. In his talk, Dr. Danzig offered insights into Aum Shinrikyo's attempts …

Science-Based Biodefense Analysis in an Uncertain World

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Patrick Fitch delivered his first public presentation as Laboratory Director of the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center, a new high-containment biological facility nearing completion …

Homeland Security Strategy Forum

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

On March 20th, 2008, the Homeland Security Strategy Forum hosted a moderated discussion with Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff.

Lessons From Abroad

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

On February 21st, the CSIS Homeland Security Program hosted the Honorable Lidewijde Ongering, Deputy National Coordinator of Counterterrorism of the Netherlands. The event was the inaugural symposium …

Top of the Agenda Breakfast Series with Paul McHale

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense Paul McHale spoke about NORTHCOM as well as the improvements in local, state and federal crisis response planning and coordination. Attendance …

Threats at Our Threshold

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The Consortium for Homeland Defense and Security in America’s second annual symposium, “Threats at Our Threshold – Securing and Defending the United States in the 21st Century”…

Top of the Agenda Breakfast Series with Joel Bagnal

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The Homeland Security Program was pleased to host Joel Bagnal, the Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security. Mr. Bagnal discussed a wide range of issues, including the new National …

Top of the Agenda Breakfast Series with Joseph Billy

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The Homeland Security Program was proud to host Assistant Director Joseph Billy, of the FBI's Counterterrorism Division. Mr. Billy hosted a frank, round-table discussion on new developments in the …

A Symposium on Improvised Explosive Devices in the United States

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

9:30am – 9:35am Welcome remarks, Tom Sanderson

9:35am – 10:00am Keynote speaker, Secretary Michael Chertoff Introduction by David Heyman

10:00am – 11:30am Panel discussion, moderated by David Heyman and Tom Sanderson with:
Col. Michael Mahoney, DoD

Container Security Devices: Vision and the Path Forward

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Five years ago, CSIS hosted a speech by former-Commissioner of the U.S. Customs Service Robert Bonner in which he outlined a bold plan for improving the security of international trade through a Container …

Top of the Agenda Breakfast Series with Bob Stephan

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Bob Stephan, Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection of the Department of Homeland Security spoke candidly about the recent completion of 17 Sector-Specific Plans (SSPs) in support of the National …

Top of the Agenda Breakfast Series with Julie Myers

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The Honorable Julie Myers, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement spoke candidly about border security and immigration.Attendance at this event was by invitation …

Top of the Agenda Breakfast Series with Stewart Baker

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Policy Stewart A. Baker spoke at CSIS on Wednesday, January 10, in the first installment of a new breakfast series. The Top of the Agenda series …

Transnational Threats Assessment Conference 2007

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Transnational Threats Project (TNT) and the Homeland Security Program co-hosted its fifth annual Transnational Threats Assessment on April 27, 2007. This off-the-record closed forum was …

The 9/11 Legislation and the Private Sector

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted an event titled "The 9/11 Legislation and the Private Sector." Congressman Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee,…

Gaps in Bio-Surveillance: Have the Lessons of the West Nile Virus Been Learned?

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The Homeland Security Program of The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a discussion focusing on bio-surveillance for animal-borne diseases like the West Nile virus. The …

Speech: If the Shoe Fits: America's Five-Year Struggle to be Secure at Home and Prescription for Our Safety Tomorrow

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400

David Heyman, CSIS Homeland Security Program Director and Senior Fellow, will discuss a wide variety of topics in his address: "If the Shoe Fits: America's Five-Year Struggle to be Secure at Home …