Past Events

ICTS Seminar: Combating Terrorism and the Role of Law Enforcement
ICTS Seminar: Combating Terrorism and the Role of Law Enforcement
The International Center for Terrorism Studies at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies hosted a seminar on “Combating Terrorism: The Role of Law Enforcement” on June 11, 2015. The latest aborted plot to attack police officers in Boston underscores once again the critical role of law enforcem...
The Days After: Are Iran’s Deadlines Endless?
The Days After: Are Iran’s Deadlines Endless?
On Thursday July 9, the Potomac Institute's International Center for Terrorism Studies hosted a panel to discuss the ongoing nucelar negotiations with Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the six major powers are continuing to negotiate beyond the July 7th deadline. Can a historic diplomatic endg...
ICTS Seminar: From Terrorism to War Crimes:  Past Lessons and Future Outlook
ICTS Seminar: From Terrorism to War Crimes: Past Lessons and Future Outlook
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies April 29, 2015 at The International Law Institute This seminar focused on the interface between terrorism and the rule of law. Special attention was placed on legal practices related to detention, prosecution and punishment of terrorists. Topics covered includ...
ICTS:17th Annual Event
ICTS:17th Annual Event "International Cooperation in Combating Terrorism : Review of 2014"
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies International Center for Terrorism Studies March 30, 2015 National Press Club Opening Remarks: Michael S. Swetnam CEO and Chairman, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Moderator: Professor Yonah Alexander Director, Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studie...
ICTS Seminar: Terrorism Victimization of Women and Children - January 30, 2015
ICTS Seminar: Terrorism Victimization of Women and Children - January 30, 2015
- Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-potomac-institute-for-policy-studies
ICTS Seminar: America, Still the Indispensable Nation
ICTS Seminar: America, Still the Indispensable Nation
The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies International Center for Terrorism Studies January 15, 2015 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-potomac-institute-for-policy-studies

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR TERRORISM STUDIES AT

POTOMAC INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES

"The Role of Diplomacy in Combating Terrorism"

June 29, 2017

 

From the dawn of history, diplomacy has been utilized as a statecraft during war and peace periods. Is this traditional tool currently sufficient to combat terrorism at home and abroad? These and related topics, such as attacks against diplomats and their missions as well as “best practices” responses to radicalization and violence, were discussed by former U.S. ambassadors with extensive international experience.

Opening remarks were given by General Alfred Gray, USMC (Ret.), Twenty-Ninth Commandant of the United States Marine Corps as well as Senior Fellow and Chairman of the Board of Regents at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. The panel was moderated by Professor Yonah Alexander, Director of the Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies and Senior Fellow at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. The panel consisted of Ambassador (Ret.) Charles A. Ray, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for POW/Missing Personnel Affairs and ambassador to Cambodia and Zimbabwe, and Ambassador (Ret.) Jo Ellen Powell, former career member of the United States Foreign Service who served as Consul General in Frankfurt, Germany and ambassador to Mauritania. Closing remarks were given my General Alfred Gray, USMC (Ret.). 

Watch the seminar on UStream here