On April 9, 2013 the Center on Law and Security hosted a lecture on the British and American experiences with counter-radicalization, counter-extremism, and engagement with Islamist groups in both countries’ struggle against terrorism in the post-9/11 era. The panelists discussed the current terrorism threat environment, both foreign and domestic, as well as significant foreign policy
On Monday April 15, 2013, the Center on Law and Security was honored to host the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Matthew Olsen. Director Olsen reports directly to the President and the Director of National Intelligence, and is the leader of the organization tasked with directing our nation’s effort to combat terrorism at home
The Center on Law and Security hosted a conversation with Gregory Johnsen, author of The Last Refuge: Yemen, al-Qaeda, and America’s War in Arabia on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Johnsen discussed the development of al-Qaida in Yemen and America’s policy response, including some of the factors that affect the efficacy of counterterrorism strikes there. Johnsen