Latin America’s Strategic Outlook: Populist Politics, Health Concerns, and Other Security Challenges

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...

LatinAmerica1a Latin America continues to face multiple security challenges including natural disasters, infectious diseases, organized crime, terrorism, migration, economic development, and threats to democratic governance.

This April 2017 report on “Latin America’s Strategic Outlook: Populist Politics, Health Concerns, and Other Security Challenges” deals with recent security-related developments such as the Rio Olympics, the Zika epidemic, and post-Castro-era assessments.

Download the report here.