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2006 Press Releases

The Middle East in 2007 (.pdf)
December 21, 2006
On December 20, 2006, a panel of experts convened at the Potomac Institute on the issues that await the Middle East in 2007.

Middle East Challenges and Opportunities in 2007: Iraq, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (.pdf)
December 20, 2006
Media advisory on the International Center for Terrorism Studies event on the “ Strategic Outlook: Terrorism, War, and the Roadmap to Reconciliation, Stability, and Peace .”

Symposium Examines Future Weapons of Mass Destruction" (.pdf)
December 12, 2006
The Institute and The Stanley Foundation sponsored a symposium on Future Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), which was attended by more than fifty experts from around the country. The symposium concentrated on three perspectives—technical, strategic, and ethical aspects of future classes of WMD.

"Potomac Institute Welcomes New Fellow" (.pdf)
September 7, 2006
Col. Randy Gangle, USMC (Ret.) is appointed a Potomac Institute Fellow by Chairman Michael Swetnam.

"Terrorism and Transportation: Challenges to Aviation, Maritime, and Mass Transit"
August 29, 2006
On Friday, July 28, the Potomac Institute held a luncheon seminar featuring Col. Edward Badolato, USMC (Ret.), President and CEO of Integrated Infrastructure Analytics, Inc.; Spike Bowman with the National Defense University and formerly of the FBI; Jamie Clarkson of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Anthony Fainberg, the former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Director of Office of Policy and Planning for Aviation Security; and James G. Zumwalt, a Security Consultant.

"The Middle East Conflict and the Media: Challenges for Journalists, Government, and the Public"
August 22, 2006
On Monday, August 21, the Potomac Institute held a luncheon seminar featuring Prof. Marvin Kalb, Senior Fellow at Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy and Faculty Chair for the Kennedy School’s Washington Program; Dr. Ford Rowan at the National Defense University and formerly with NBC, PBS, and Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University; Claude Salhani International Editor for United Press International, Editor of the Middle East Times, and Pulitzer Prize nominee for coverage of Marine Beirut barracks bombing; and Prof. David Aikman Writer in Residence, Patrick Henry College and formerly with Time Magazine.

Dr. David Siegrist contributes to Purdue University Press' new volume on the Science of Homeland Security
August 4, 2006
Senior Research Fellow and NSHPC Biodefense Director authors a chapter on medical surveillance.

"The Middle East Crisis and Energy Security Perspectives"
July 31, 2006
On Friday, July 28, the Potomac Institute held a luncheon seminar featuring Col. Edward Badolato, USMC (Ret.), Dr. Ariel Cohen, and
Dr. Norman A. Bailey.

The Potomac Institute announces the recipients of the 2006 Navigator Awards
June 19, 2006
This year’s honorees include: Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, Dr. John H. Marburger, III, Lieutenant General Keith B. Alexander, USA, and a posthumous lifetime achievement award for Vice Admiral Arthur K. Cebrowski.

"Combating Terrorism: Spain's Perspective"
April 20, 2006
On April 20, the Potomac Institute held a special luncheon featuring the Honorable Angel Lossada, the Director General of International Affairs on Terrorism, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament at Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Potomac Institute Chief Operating Officer Nominated by President Bush
January 24, 2006
President Bush Nominates Admiral Barrett to be Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration at the Department of Transportation.

 

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