Past Events

Part 1 The Convergence of Crime and Terrorism
Part 1 The Convergence of Crime and Terrorism
November 21 2013 The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
11 7 2013  Part 1 - Panel -
11 7 2013 Part 1 - Panel - "Can Counterterrorism Strategies and Democracy Co-Exist?"
Part 1 - A critical element of counterterrorism strategy is the role of intelligence. What is the price for democratic concerns, including issues such as metadata, detention, interrogation, renditions, prosecutions, and punishment? Can less liberty equal more security? What is the cost to internatio...
11 7 2013  Part 2 - Discussion -
11 7 2013 Part 2 - Discussion - "Can Counterterrorism Strategies and Democracy Co-Exist?"
Part 2 - A critical element of counterterrorism strategy is the role of intelligence. What is the price for democratic concerns, including issues such as metadata, detention, interrogation, renditions, prosecutions, and punishment? Can less liberty equal more security? What is the cost to internatio...
Oct 30 2013 Reassessing the WMD Challenge
Oct 30 2013 Reassessing the WMD Challenge
Special Seminar October 30, 2013 "Reassessing the WMD Challenges: The Next Phase?" Place: The International Law Institute
International Cooperation in Combating Terrorism:  An Updated U.S. Assessment
International Cooperation in Combating Terrorism: An Updated U.S. Assessment
International Cooperation in Combating Terrorism: An Updated U.S. Assessment Print Email International cooperation is a key strategy in combating terrorism. And yet, the NSA revelations and the controversy over the latest U.S. raids in Libya and Somalia, as well as escalated drone operations in Ye...

Prof. James Giordano, PhD, is Vice President for Academic Programs and Director of the Center for Neurotechnology Studies at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies.  On October 20, he spoke at a conference entitled “Smart” Implants: Therapeutic Solutions, Security and Human Enhancements, sponsored by ICTethics and Gleube and held at the Wellcome Collection Conference Centre in London, UK.  Prof. Giordano addressed ways in which implantable neurotechnologies "offer unique potential to affect neuro-cognitive and behavioral functions, and are therefore promising approaches in mitigating the effects of certain neurological and psychiatric disorders."  He also addressed ethical considerations that arise in connection with the use of these technologies.  Click here for more information about the conference.