Past Events

2015 Navigator Awards
2015 Navigator Awards
The 2015 Navigator Awards
ICTS Seminar -The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Third Intifada or an Endgame? - October 2, 2015
ICTS Seminar -The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Third Intifada or an Endgame? - October 2, 2015
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies The Inter-University for Terrorism Studies The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Third Intifada or an Endgame? October 2, 2015
NATO's Mission in the Old-New Strategic Environment: Confronting Regional and Global Challenges
NATO's Mission in the Old-New Strategic Environment: Confronting Regional and Global Challenges
The most pressing security challenges facing NATO today and tomorrow include terrorism, homeland threats, cyber attacks, information warfare, the Ukraine crisis, piracy, and WMD proliferation. A new book, "NATO: From Regional to Global Security Provider" is released September 17, 2015 at a special ...
Combating Separatist Terrorism
Combating Separatist Terrorism
“Combating Separatist Terrorism: Assessment of Past Lessons, Future Outlook, and 'Best Practices' Response Strategies," August 27, 2015 at Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Since the establishment of the UN, many of the new or changed political entities created in the name of "self-determinati...
A Special Seminar on:
A Special Seminar on: "Terrorism Captives: Tactical, Legal, and Strategic Implications"
Kidnapping and hostage taking by state and non-state actors constitute a permanent fixture of terrorist tactics that is attractive and effective. The latest media focus on American and foreign captives in Iran, Syria, and elsewhere provides an opportunity to assess the historical lessons learned, an...

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR TERRORISM STUDIES AT

POTOMAC INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES

"Middle East Strategic Outlook:

Regional and Global Implications"

The current deteriorating Middle East security architecture gravely challenges the international community more than ever before. The lingering crisis of national identities coupled with escalating extremism and violence is resulting in unprecedented social, economic, and strategic costs. These regional calamities require most urgently comprehensive conflict resolution policies and actions by all concerned nations. Most importantly, will the new U.S. administration provide critical global leadership in advancing the cause of peace in the Middle East and beyond? These and related concerns were be discussed by a distinguished panel, including current and former diplomats, military, and academics experts.

Opening remarks were given by Michael S. Swetnam, CEO and Chairman, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. The panel was moderated by Professor Yonah Alexander, Director, Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies and Senior Fellow, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. The panel consisted of: Ambassador (Ret.) Marcelle M. Wahba, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and President of the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington D.C.; Ambassador (Ret.) Theodore H. Kattouf former U.S. Ambassador to Syria and other diplomatic appointments elsewhere in the Middle East and President and CEO of AMIDEAST; Cem Ulusoy, Counselor at the Embassy of Turkey, focusing on counter terrorism issues and Iraq; Prasad Nallapati, retired Additional Secretary to the Government of India and, currently, President of the Centre for Asia-Africa Policy Research in India; and Professor Don Wallace, Jr., Chairman, International Law Institute. Closing remarks were given by General Alfred Gray, USMC (Ret.), Twenty-Ninth Commandant of the United States Marine Corps and Senior Fellow and Chairman of the Board of Regents, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies.

To view a recording of the seminar please click here or watch below.

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