Past Events

ICTS Seminar - “Jerusalem: Outlook for War or Peace?” - Dec. 21, 2015
ICTS Seminar - “Jerusalem: Outlook for War or Peace?” - Dec. 21, 2015
Issues including the historical, political, legal, and strategic context of Jerusalem was discussed by scholars and diplomats from the region.
Securing the Homeland: Information Sharing and the Role of Law Enforcement Seminar
Securing the Homeland: Information Sharing and the Role of Law Enforcement Seminar
On December 3, 2015, the Potomac Institute held a seminar entitled “Securing the Homeland: Information Sharing and the Role of Law Enforcement.” Michael Swetnam, CEO of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, provided the opening and closing remarks, and the panel included four distinguished g...
The Potomac Institute hosts ITAR Seminar
The Potomac Institute hosts ITAR Seminar
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Seminar hosted by the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. December 1, 2015
“U.S. Combating the Islamic State:    Is a New Strategic Blueprint Needed?”
“U.S. Combating the Islamic State: Is a New Strategic Blueprint Needed?”
In view of the expanding challenges of the “Caliphate without borders” at home and abroad, is there a need for a new American strategy “to degrade, and ultimately destroy ISIL”? Should the Islamic State be viewed as a threat equal or greater than al-Qa’ida for the U.S. and the internation...
ICTS Seminar - Russia’s Middle East Strategy: Quo Vadis?
ICTS Seminar - Russia’s Middle East Strategy: Quo Vadis?" - Oct. 23, 2015
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies International Center for Terrorism Studies Does Russia's latest involvement in the Syrian crisis marks a significant “game-changer” in the Middle East? Can this "surprise" development lead to an escalated confrontation or contribute to combating terrorism in...

In light of the growing debate over the Geneva deal with Iran, the tactical and strategic role of Hizballah, Tehran’s major terrorist proxy in the Middle East and beyond, is becoming more critical for any future diplomatic negotiations.

The new timely publication on “Combating Hizballah’s Global Network” provides an updated reality-check on the nature and potential challenges of Iran’s most effective terrorist tool in the coming months and years. It was co-authored by Professor Yonah Alexander (Director, Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies), Dr. Matthew Levitt (Director, Stein Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, Senior Fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy), Professor Amit Kumar (Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown), and Dan Mariaschin (Executive Vice President at B'nai B'rith International).

The just released report focuses on Hizballah’s ideology, objectives, organizational structures, major terrorist activities around the world, the Iranian connection, and what the international community, particularly the United States and Europe can do to confront the growing threat to all societies.

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