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HSPI Commentary: "Metro's Crash Reveals Gains in Preparedness"
HSPI commentary, "Metro's Crash Reveals Gains in Preparedness," by HSPI Deputy Director Daniel Kaniewski is featured in The Washington Post. In response to the deadliest crash in Metro history, Kaniewski underscores the benefits of increased local and regional preparedness since 9/11. (more) HSPI Hosts Policy & Research Forum
On June 4, the George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) hosted a forum, featuring HSPI Senior Fellow Dr. Matthew Levitt, to discuss the major findings and recommendations of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy’s Presidential Task Force report, “Rewriting the Narrative: An Integrated Strategy for Counterradicalization." The report analyzes a spectrum of discrete policy issues -- democracy promotion, political reform, public diplomacy, strategic communications, and counterradicalization -- offering an integrated approach to stanching the spread of Islamist extremism. See event page HSPI Hosts Policy & Research Forum
On May 27, the George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) held a forum featuring John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, and Randy Beardsworth and Dr. Michele Malvesti, the co-chairs of Presidential Study Directive-1 (PSD-1): Organizing for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. Issued by President Obama on February 23, 2009, PSD-1 directs the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism to “lead an interagency review of ways to reform the White House organization for counter-terrorism and homeland security in order to strengthen the government’s ability to craft and implement sound policies designed to keep our country secure and our citizens safe.” See event summary "Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Policy: Combating H1N1"
In the first real test of the nation's pandemic planning efforts, we saw how quickly an isolated outbreak can become an incident of international concern. This experience should -- and must -- inform our efforts in the future. As part of its Policy & Research Forum Series, The Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI), in partnership with The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, brought together health and homeland security experts to assess domestic and international preparedness and response measures, in the context of the swine influenza outbreak. See event page HSPI and GW School of Public Health issue report on pandemic flu The threat of the new H1N1 influenza-A virus (also known as a swine flu virus) provides the first real-time test of the preparedness activities developed over the past few years. A new report released jointly by The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services and the GW Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) reviews plans, strategies, directives, and guidance documents in place globally and domestically to meet the challenge of a long-anticipated, widespread influenza outbreak. Download the report HSPI Releases Commentary: "Canada and the United States: Time for a Joint Threat Assessment?"
HSPI releases Commentary 02, "Canada and the United States: Time for a Joint Threat Assessment?" by Sharon Cardash, Frank Cilluffo, and James Jay Carafano, respectively Associate Director, Director, and Senior Fellow, at the Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI). The authors outline the shape that a joint threat assessment could take in terms of both substance and process. They suggest it could be "a powerful protective tool" for both countries, which "need not—and should not—diminish sovereign capabilities and capacities..." (more) HSPI Director Frank Cilluffo and HSPI Senior Fellow Daniel Kimmage publish "How to Beat al Qaeda at Its Own Game," a ForeignPolicy.com Web Exclusive Cilluffo and Kimmage illustrate the role that "narrative" plays in al Qaeda's radicalization and recruitment efforts, and propose elements to craft a counternarrative to help turn al Qaeda's center of gravity against itself. The authors assert, "al Qaeda rose to prominence through a story that explains history, justifies violence, and promises victory. Giving its victims a chance to make their stories heard as well will cast a harsh light on al Qaeda's actions, helping delegitimize and deglamorize the terrorist narrative." (more) HSPI Releases Task Force Report on the Future of the Homeland Security Council
On April 1, 2009, the George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) released The Homeland Security Council: Considerations for the Future. The report is the product of a bipartisan Task Force composed of former senior federal officials, practitioners at the state and local levels, and subject matter experts in the area of homeland security policymaking. (more) HSPI Co-Hosts Homeland Defense and Security Education Summit
On March 12-13, 2009, HSPI co-hosted the 3rd annual Summit in partnership with the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security; the Homeland Security/Defense Education Consortium Association; the National Preparedness Directorate, FEMA/DHS; and the Office of the Chief Learning Officer, DHS. More than one hundred and seventy-five participants from civilian and military educational institutions nationwide attended this year's conference. (more) HSPI Names 2009 Senior Fellows The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) is proud to announce the appointment of its 2009 Senior Fellows class. "The Senior Fellows are a highly distinguished group drawn from many disciplines that will contribute greatly to HSPI's policy and research agenda," said Frank Cilluffo, Director of HSPI. "Our 2009 Senior Fellows are well positioned to tackle the diverse and challeng ing set of issues currently facing our nation's leaders." (more)
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HSPI Hosts Policy & Research Forum: "Homeland Security Priorities for the 111th Congress"
Pakistani Ambassador Haqqani visits HSPI for 31st Ambassadors Roundtable Event As part of the Ambassadors Roundtable Series on International Collaboration to Combat Terrorism and Insurgencies, the Homeland Security Policy Institute hosted Ambassador Husain Haqqani of Pakistan on February 6, 2009. Audio | Summary | Resource Page HSPI Launches Commentary Series to complement Issue Briefs, long-term research, and policy reports
The inaugural brief, "Micro-Diplomacy in Afghanistan: Disaggregating and Engaging the Taliban" by Frank J. Cilluffo, HSPI Director, and Joseph R. Clark, HSPI Policy Analyst, addresses the insurgency in
Publishes report "Presidential Leadership to Ensure Science and Technology in the Service of National Needs: A Report to the 2008 Candidates" Senior leaders from the public and private sectors affirm that the success of the next administration will likely be determin |
NNSA Educates Next Generation of Nuclear Specialists Metro's Crash Reveals Gains in Preparedness Metro Crash Revelation: Progress on Preparedness Emergency response to Metrorail crash shows post-9/11 gains Crash Warning System Probed in D.C. FBI: Shooting Was Domestic Terrorism Museum Guards Trained for Tragedy Holocaust Museum Shooting: A Spike in Domestic Extremism? Nominee Declines Position Over Interrogation Programs Message on Obama Attributed to Bin Laden Obama Integrates Security Councils, Adds New Offices GOP Expresses Concerns that Homeland Security May Be Diluted How to Beat Al Qaeda at Its Own Game The Chinese Hand Proved Decisive Failed New York Terror Plot Widens Debate Over Closing Guantanamo Plot renews fears of radical Islam in prison State prisons are major breeding ground for Islamic radicalization Getting inside the terrorist cell
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On February 20, 2009, HSPI hosted top staff members from the
