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2005 Ambassadors' Forum: "International Cooperation in Combating Terrorism"

January 10, 2005

News Release

Washington, D.C. -- Concerns have been expressed that in the wake of the Tsunami tragedy international relief facilities, operations, and personnel will become the next target of terrorist attacks.   However, an event to be held on Thursday, will discuss the prospects that the unprecedented international relief effort concerning the tsunami will encourage an improved international counter-terrorism strategy in 2005.   These and other related issues will be discussed by distinguished representatives of six countries at a special “2005 Ambassadors’ Forum” on January 13th at the National Press Club.

The annual “Ambassador’s Forum” brings together Ambassadors and prominent representatives from countries on the forefront of the War on Terrorism to discuss current issues in terrorism.   The event will be hosted by the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies’ International Center for Terrorism Studies, Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Inter-University Center for Legal Studies, International Law Institute, and the Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies.  

Event:               “International Cooperation in Combating Terrorism: An Agenda for 2005 and Beyond”

When:               Thursday, January 13, 2005 from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm

Where:            National Press Club

                        First Amendment Lounge

PROGRAM

Opening           

Remarks:         Mike Swetnam, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies

Greetings:         Dr. Dieter Dettke

                        Director, Friedrich Ebert Foundation

Co-Chairmen:   Prof. Yonah Alexander

                        Director, International Center for Terrorism Studies

                        Co-Director, Inter-University Center for Legal Studies

Prof. Edgar H. Brenner

                        Co-Director, Inter-University Center for Legal Studies

Panelists:          Amb. Osman Faruk Logolu                              

                         Embassy of Turkey

                         Amb. Carlos Westendorp y Cabeza

                         Embassy of Spain

                         Hon. Harry Purwanto                                      

                         Deputy Chief of Mission,

                         Embassy of Indonesia

                         Hon. Susan Sim                      

                         Deputy Chief of Mission,                                    

                         Embassy of Singapore

                         Hon. Mohamed Abou El Dahab                                   

                         Counselor (Political),

                         Embassy of Egypt

                         Hon. Ursula Mueller

                         Counselor (Political),

                         Embassy of Germany

RSVP Required – Contact Meghan Blake by phone, (703) 525-0770, or email, mblake@potomacinstitute.org.