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The Evolution of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy

The Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies invites you to an event with Professor Yonah Alexander and Michael B. Kraft who will present their study of The Evolution of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy [three volumes] just published by Greenwood/Praeger.

Monday April 7, 2008, 4:00-6:00 PM

From the Foreword: Particularly now, when counterterrorism efforts have been so greatly expanded and so frequently misguided, an evaluation of our own practices is crucial. The Evolution of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy, the exhaustive collection that follows, is an invaluable tool in crafting the most effective strategies for preventing future terrorist attacks and protecting Americans. Amb. (Ret.) Michael A. Sheehan, former Coordinator for Counterterrorism, US State Department

Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow and Director, Program Management, Hudson Institute (Introductory Remarks and Moderator)

Yonah Alexander, Director, Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies

Professor Alexander has authored over 95 books on counterterrorism issues and has over 35 years of service as a Professor and academic in counterterrorism studies.

Michael B. Kraft, Counterterrorism Consultant

Mr. Kraft is a former senior advisor in the U.S. Department of State Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, former Staff Director for the Senate Foreign Relations Middle East Subcommittee and former adjunct professor at the National Defense University. He is also a contributing expert to The Counterterrorism Blog.

Suzanne E. Spaulding, Counsel, Bingham and McCutchen

Ms. Spaulding is a past Chairman of the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law and National Security. She is also a former counsel to the House Intelligence Committee and the CIA.

Richard Prosen, Counterterrorism Coordinator at the Office of European Security and Political Affairs, State Department. RICHARD PROSEN'S REMARKS WILL BE OFF-THE-RECORD.

Location: Hudson Institute, Betsy and Walter Stern Conference Center, 1015 15th Street, N.W., 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005