Terrorism - Related

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.

Regional Implications of the Conflict in Somalia

farhatahir — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Sally Healy
Freelance Policy Analyst, Horn and East Africa

David W. Throup
Senior Associate, CSIS Africa Program

Moderated by
Richard Downie
Fellow and Deputy Director, CSIS Africa Program

Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

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

Deficits, Defense, and the Industrial Base – What’s Next?

kobecny — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500

Deficits, Defense, and the Industrial Base – What’s Next?

Opening Remarks and Commentary by
John Hamre
President and CEO, CSIS

Followed by a panel of experts
David J. Berteau (moderator)

The Pakistan Cauldron: Conspiracy, Assassination & Instability

ian — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:30:00 -0500

CSIS invites you to a book event for

The Pakistan Cauldron:
Conspiracy, Assassination & Instability

by
James P. Farwell
Author

Introductory remarks by

Book Discussion: Counterstrike

ian — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:00:00 -0500

CSIS invites you to a book event for

Counterstrike
by

Eric Schmitt
Terrorism Correspondent, The New York Times

and

Thom Shanker
Pentagon Correspondent, The New York Times

Tackling Security Threats in the Sahel

farhatahir — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500

Abdelkader Messahel

Minister for Maghreb and African Affairs of Algeria

Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mali

Hamadi Ould Hamadi Ould Baba Hamadi

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mauritania

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

International Perspectives on Afghanistan and Regional Security to 2014 and Beyond

azikibayeva — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0400

On July 26, the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program hosted a panel discussion titled "International Perspectives on Afghanistan and Regional Security to 2014 and Beyond." The panel included eminent experts from CSIS and other guest speakers who discussed the issue of regional cooperation in Afghanistan.

Book Release for The Next Wave: On the Hunt for Al Qaeda’s American Recruits by Catherine Herridge

ian — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:00:00 -0400

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

The Next Wave:
On the Hunt for Al Qaeda’s American Recruits

A new book from

Policy Briefing: "Afghanistan, Pakistan: A Race for Success"

rsickles — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400

Panelists:

Dr. Anthony Cordesman
Senior Adviser and Burke Chair in Strategy, CSIS

Stephanie Sanok
Senior Fellow, International Security Program, CSIS

Friday, July 8, 2011,
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

CSIS Conference Center, B1-C
1800 K Street, NW

Global Security Forum 2011: A Perilous Course? The Future of the U.S.-Pakistan Partnership

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:19:00 -0400

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

This session explored what, if anything, Washington can do to improve bilateral relations with a big, complex country integral to the future stability of Afghanistan, regional security in South Asia, and U.S. national 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.

The Use and Abuse of Anti-terrorism Laws in Africa

sherry — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Africa Program cordially invites you to attend:

The Use and Abuse of Anti-terrorism Laws in Africa

With:

Thulani Maseko
Human rights defender; Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow
American University

Maria Burnett
Uganda Researcher, Africa Division
Human Rights Watch

Global Security Forum 2011: The Future of War

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:00:00 -0400

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

The Future of War

Keynote Address by

William J. Lynn III,
Deputy Secretary of Defense

Global Security Forum 2011

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:45:00 -0400

CSIS hosted the 2011 Global Security Forum. A forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

This forum is made possible with support from .

The Aga Khan Development Network

ian — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:00:00 -0400

The Aga Khan Development Network: An Integrated Approach to Development in Afghanistan

read more

Yemen Baseline and Afghan Trends

ian — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Burke Chair hosts

Public Opinion Update:
Yemen Baseline and Afghan Trends

With

Gary Langer
President, Langer Research Associates;
Former Director of Polling, ABC News

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

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

The Changing Terrorist Threat and NCTC’s Response

ian — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:30:00 -0500

The Honorable Michael E. Leiter
Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)

The Changing Terrorist Threat and NCTC’s Response

Moderated by

Book Event with Author Dr. Scott Atran

ian — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:30:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a book event for

Talking to the Enemy: Faith, Brotherhood, and the (Un)Making of Terrorists

Corporate Outreach: Briefing with Daniel Glaser

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:30:00 -0400

Daniel Glaser met with corporate leaders and area opinionmakers to discuss the U.S. Department of Treasury's sanctions "dynamic" with special attention paid to the new sanctions on North Korea and Iran.

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

Introducing the MA in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies at the Monterey Institute for International Studies

mark jansson — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400

The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) is hosting a lunch and informational session to learn more about a one of a kind nuclear weapons-focused graduate degree program at the Monterey Institute for International Studies.

The Caucasian Region: Old Tensions and New Geopolitical Design

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:45:00 -0400

On Tuesday, July 6, 2010, CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program Visiting Fellow Sergey Markedonov gave a presentation entitled “The Caucasian Region: Old Tensions and New Geopolitical Design,” outlining the political changes that have occurred in the Caucasus region, specifically Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Chechnya, following the August war of 2008.

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

The Key to Success in Afghanistan

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, June 9, 2010 CSIS Russia Eurasia Program and the SAIS Central Asia Caucasus Institute launched their joint report titled, “The Key to Success in Afghanistan: A Modern Silk Road Strategy”. The report was introduced by a panel featuring report co-authors, S. Frederick Starr, Chairman of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University, and Andrew C.

U.S.-Russian Counterterrorism Cooperation

ian — Thu, 27 May 2010 10:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Transnational Threats Project and Russia and Eurasia Program hosted a discussion on:

U.S.-Russian Counterterrorism Cooperation

Thursday, May 27, 10:00AM-12:00PM
B1 Conference Center, CSIS

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

Statesmen's Forum: Hon. Professor G.L. Peiris, Foreign Minister, Government of Sri Lanka

udukkipati — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:30:00 -0400

Exactly one year ago the Sri Lankan Military defeated the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), ending 25 years of devastating civil war and marking a new era in Sri Lanka's history.

Radicalization and Counter-Radicalization in Indonesia: Taking Stock

Mon, 24 May 2010 15:30:00 -0400

Ms. Sidney Jones
Senior Adviser to International Crisis Group

Moderated by

Mr. Ernest Bower
Senior Adviser and Director, Southeast Asia Program CSIS

NATO in the 21st Century: The Work of the Group of Experts on the New NATO Strategic Concept

tcipoletti — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:00:00 -0400

This first Washington discussion of the final analysis and recommendations of the Group of Experts on NATO's new Strategic Concept took place just two days after its presentation to the North Atlantic Council in Brussels. Former U.S. Secretary of State and Chair of the Group of Experts Madeleine K. Albright provided an overview of the Group's key findings. Mr.

Global Security Forum: How to Stop a Fragmented Al-Qaeda?

ian — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:30:00 -0400

How to Stop a Fragmented Al-Qaeda?

Panelists
Mr. Arnaud de Borchgrave
Dr. Walid Phares
Mr. Robert Grenier

Moderated by
Mr. Juan Zarate

Global Security Forum

ian — Thu, 13 May 2010 07:30:00 -0400

Global Security Forum: A review of the top security issues on our horizon

This forum is made possible with support from Finmeccanica

AGENDA

Opening Address 8:00-8:45:

Adapting to Tomorrow’s Strategic Challenges

General James E. Cartwright, USMC
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

U.S. Capabilities to Manage Irregular Conflicts in the 21 Century

sherry — Wed, 12 May 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Defying common wisdom, most security challenges in the world today are not random, unrelated happenings. Rather, they are part of a conflict environment in which a burgeoning number of armed groups and other non-state actors, sometimes aided by authoritarian states, will constitute the predominant and persistent sources of instability.

Religion, Militancy, and Regime Viability in Central Asia

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:00:00 -0400

As U.S. engagement in Central Asia deepens, Washington must address the complex intersection of religion, politics, and society in the region and prepare itself for the long-term challenges this nexus may precipitate. Moreover, as the persistent Islamist terror threat in Central Asia draws greater U.S.

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.

Gulf Roundtable: Trouble in the Backyard: Yemen and the GCC

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:30:00 -0500

At its March Gulf Roundtable, the CSIS Middle East Program hosted Professor Bernard Haykel for a discussion on the role the GCC countries - and particularly Saudi Arabia - can play to help alleviate Yemen's domestic troubles.

The Dynamics of North African Terror

mDziuban — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:45:00 -0500

Over the last decade, North Africa’s local extremist violence has become increasingly interwoven with global terrorist operations. Networks of fundraisers, recruiters, and operatives connect North Africans to violent incidents in Europe, Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond.

CSIS Press Briefing Conference Call: The Quadrennial Defense Review

ian — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0500

CSIS hosted a press briefing via conference call on the official release of the Defense Department’s Quadrennial Defense Review.

Briefers include:

David Berteau, director of the CSIS Defense Industrial Initiatives Group and former principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for Production and Logistics;

Schieffer Series: Assessing the Terrorist Threat

ian — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:00:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) and TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism hosted:

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues
Made possible by United Technologies Corporation (UTC)

The London Conference on Afghanistan

ian — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:30:00 -0500

The Post-Conflict Reconstruction Project at CSIS is hosting an event to preview the London Conference on Afghanistan, where top officials from NATO-ISAF, the United Nations, and the European Union will meet to discuss how they will support Afghanistan’s counterinsurgency and reconstruction efforts in 2010-2011.

The Military Strategy Forum with General David Petraeus

ian — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0500

The Military Strategy Forum
Sponsored by Rolls-Royce North America

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a Military Strategy Forum on Thursday, January 21. Our distinguished speaker, General David Petraeus, Commander U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), held a discussion with the audience on issues in CENTCOM moderated by Maren Leed, Ph.D.

Leaders on the Front Line Combating Extremism

ian — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:30:00 -0500

Driven by ideological, political, religious, and other convictions, violent extremists create instability, traumatize communities, and undermine the creation of stable governments. Women are among the most effective actors combating extremism.

Guantánamo, Yemen, and the London Meeting

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500

Sarah Mendelson, along with the Center for American Progress, hosted a one-day meeting of policy experts, human rights advocates, and regional scholars to explore viable repatriation options for the remaining 91 Yemeni detainees held at Guantánamo.

Report Release: The Northern Distribution Network and the Modern Silk Road

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0500

CSIS' Transnational Threats Project and Russia and Eurasia Program presented their latest report, "The Northern Distribution Network and the Modern Silk Road: Planning for Afghanistan's Future."

Warriors in the Mountains: Cultivating Coalitions with the People of North Waziristan

jfleischner — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:30:00 -0500

The PCR Project hosted a special briefing on coalition building in North Waziristan with Melissa Payson. She discussed the difficulties of carrying out aid interventions in complex environments. Payson provided local perspectives and ways to move forward in this enigmatic locale that has come to epitomize the “epicenter of violent extremism.”

Terrorism - Related

Maritime Security

Regional Implications of the Conflict in Somalia

The Al Qaeda Factor: Plots Against the West

Deficits, Defense, and the Industrial Base – What’s Next?

The Pakistan Cauldron: Conspiracy, Assassination & Instability

The Pakistan Cauldron: Conspiracy, Assassination & Instability

Book Discussion: Counterstrike

Tackling Security Threats in the Sahel

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

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

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

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

The Evolution of Aviation Security since 9/11

International Perspectives on Afghanistan and Regional Security to 2014 and Beyond

Book Release for The Next Wave: On the Hunt for Al Qaeda’s American Recruits by Catherine Herridge

The Next Wave: On the Hunt for Al Qaeda’s American Recruits

Policy Briefing: "Afghanistan, Pakistan: A Race for Success"

Global Security Forum 2011: A Perilous Course? The Future of the U.S.-Pakistan Partnership

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

The Use and Abuse of Anti-terrorism Laws in Africa

Global Security Forum 2011: The Future of War

The Future of War

Global Security Forum 2011

The Aga Khan Development Network

The Aga Khan Development Network: An Integrated Approach to Development in Afghanistan read more

Yemen Baseline and Afghan Trends

Public Opinion Update: Yemen Baseline and Afghan Trends

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

A Threat Transformed: al Qaeda and Associated Movements in 2011

Partnership-Building with American Muslims to Counter Domestic Radicalization

Partnership-Building with American Muslims to Counter Domestic Radicalization

The Changing Terrorist Threat and NCTC’s Response

The Honorable Michael E. Leiter Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)

The Changing Terrorist Threat and NCTC’s Response

Book Event with Author Dr. Scott Atran

Talking to the Enemy: Faith, Brotherhood, and the (Un)Making of Terrorists

Corporate Outreach: Briefing with Daniel Glaser

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

Negotiating with Evil: When to Talk to Terrorists

Introducing the MA in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies at the Monterey Institute for International Studies

The Caucasian Region: Old Tensions and New Geopolitical Design

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

The Key to Success in Afghanistan

U.S.-Russian Counterterrorism Cooperation

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

Statesmen's Forum: Hon. Professor G.L. Peiris, Foreign Minister, Government of Sri Lanka

Radicalization and Counter-Radicalization in Indonesia: Taking Stock

NATO in the 21st Century: The Work of the Group of Experts on the New NATO Strategic Concept

Global Security Forum: How to Stop a Fragmented Al-Qaeda?

Global Security Forum

U.S. Capabilities to Manage Irregular Conflicts in the 21 Century

Religion, Militancy, and Regime Viability in Central Asia

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

Gulf Roundtable: Trouble in the Backyard: Yemen and the GCC

The Dynamics of North African Terror

CSIS Press Briefing Conference Call: The Quadrennial Defense Review

Schieffer Series: Assessing the Terrorist Threat

The London Conference on Afghanistan

The Military Strategy Forum with General David Petraeus

Leaders on the Front Line Combating Extremism

Guantánamo, Yemen, and the London Meeting

Report Release: The Northern Distribution Network and the Modern Silk Road

Warriors in the Mountains: Cultivating Coalitions with the People of North Waziristan

The Pakistan Cauldron:
Conspiracy, Assassination & Instability

The Next Wave:
On the Hunt for Al Qaeda’s American Recruits

The Aga Khan Development Network: An Integrated Approach to Development in Afghanistan

read more

Public Opinion Update:
Yemen Baseline and Afghan Trends

The Honorable Michael E. Leiter
Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)