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Threats emanating from this region continue to challenge the US and the international community. HSPI provides a provocative and insightful outlook on these issues.

HSPI Publications

After bin Laden the Threat Remains: Drones, CIA and SOF Still the Only Game in Town
Frank J. Cilluffo
HSPI Commentary 22
May 2, 2011
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Micro-Diplomacy in Afghanistan: Disaggregating and Engaging the Taliban
Frank J. Cilluffo and Joseph R. Clark
HSPI Commentary
February 17, 2009
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In Afghanistan, hit 'em where they aren't
F. Jordan Evert
Christian Science Monitor
September 29, 2008
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HSPI Events

Bill Paterson, Australia's Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism
Ambassadors Roundtable Event
January 19, 2011
Event Summary

Afghanistan: Prospects and Perspectives, featuring Daoud Sultanzoy, Afghan MP and Chairman, Economic Committee
Ambassadors Roundtable Event
June 18, 2010
Event Summary
Ambassador Husain Haqqani

Pakistani Ambassador Husain Haqqani
HSPI Ambassadors Roundtable Series Event
February 6, 2009
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"Toward a Comprehensive Approach to Countering Terrorism" with Senior State Department Officials
HSPI Ambassadors Roundtable Series Event
September 15, 2008
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Afghan Ambassador Said Tayeb Jawad
HSPI Ambassadors Roundtable Series Event
February 20, 2008
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Indian Ambassador Ronen Sen
HSPI Ambassadors Roundtable Series Event
February 12, 2008
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Roundtable on the "Current State of Play in Afghanistan"
HSPI Policy & Research Forum Event
March 8, 2007
Event Summary

HSPI In the News

After bin Laden the Threat Remains – Drones, CIA and SOF Still the Only Game in Town
Security Debrief
May 2, 2011
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U.S. Faces Broad Terror Threat After Bin Laden, Analysts Say
Bloomberg
May 2, 2011
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Osama Bin Laden - FOX 5 Reaction
Fox-5

May 2, 2011
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Bin Laden’s Death Met with Praise, Calls for Vigilance
CQ Homeland Security
May 1, 2011
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Lawmakers, Experts Endorse Divide and Conquer With Taliban
Congressional Quarterly Homeland Security
February 25, 2009
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26/11 aftermath: Pakistan's major PR effort in US
Rediff India Abroad
February 12, 2009
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Pakistani ambassador talks security
The GW Hatchet
February 9, 2009
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House Chairman Warns of Consequences After Pakistani Scientist’s Release
Congressional Quarterly Homeland Security
February 6, 2009
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Iran Raises the Heat in Afghanistan
Time Magazine
February, 22, 2008
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HSPI Experts

Frank J. Cilluffo, Director
Homeland Security Policy Institute
Frank has served as Director of the Homeland Security Policy Institute since joining The George Washington University in April 2003. He also serves as the University’s Associate Vice President for Homeland Security, where he leads GW’s homeland security efforts on policy, research, education, and training. The Institute’s recent policy and research agenda has spanned terrorism and radicalization, disaster management and emergency preparedness, pandemic influenza planning and bio-defense, intelligence and information sharing, and a host of other national and homeland security matters. Prior to joining HSPI, Frank served as Special Assistant to the President for Homeland Security at the White House. Shortly following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, he was appointed by the President to the newly created Office of Homeland Security, and served as a principal advisor to Governor Ridge. Prior to his White House appointment, Cilluffo spent eight years in senior positions with the Center for Strategic & International Studies, where he chaired or directed numerous committees and task forces on homeland defense, counterterrorism, transnational crime, and information warfare.
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Joseph Clark, Policy Analyst
Homeland Security Policy Institute
Joseph Clark joined HSPI in December 2008. His primary areas of interest include counterinsurgency, the conceptualization of national security, and defense policy. Before joining HSPI, Mr. Clark spent ten years in the US Army as a psychological operations soldier. Mr. Clark taught for four years at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. He also worked for Apple Inc., examining the interaction between learning and technology. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in political science from The George Washington University.
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