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...

On May 28th, the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies’(PIPS) Spring 2015 Research Interns presented their research findings and recommendations to members of the Institute.  Yaw Oteng-Agipong, Jr. performed worked through the semester supporting the development of the Cyber Readiness Index (CRI). Mr. Oteng-Agipong’s research project centered on the current problems and reform initiatives of defense acquisition models in the information era. Sabrina Katz worked with the Potomac Institute’s Regulatory Science and Engineering Centerduring the semester. Ms. Katz’s research focused on understanding, analyzing, and proposing improvements to the rulemaking process in the Environmental Protection Agency. Benjamin Schechter worked under the CRIDivision of PIPS. Mr. Schechter presented on potential cyber-related threats to brain-computer interfaces and examined the implications of these threats to the state. Upon conclusion of the briefings, Gen. Al Gray (Chairman, Board of Regents) presented the young scholars with a certificate for their research excellence in science, technology, and national security issues. The Potomac Institute thanks its interns for their hard work throughout the semester and wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors.