Combating Biological Terrorism: Roadmaps for Global Strategies

Past Events

ICTS Seminar - Untangling Russia's Puzzle: Past Lessons and Future Outlook"

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

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

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?”

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?" - 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...

BiologicalTerrorismCover Recent epidemics, such as Ebola and Zika, and the potential dangers of biological terrorism from both state and non-state actors highlight the urgent need to address these challenges through international partnerships and comprehensive biosecurity strategies to reduce the gravest health risks at home and abroad.

This January 2018 report on “Combating Biological Terrorism: Roadmaps for Global Strategies” follows several earlier related publications, such as “Biological Terrorism: Past Lessons and Future Outlook” (June 2017) and “Preventing WMD Terrorism: Ten Perspectives” (August 2017).

Download the report here.