By: Tiffany C. L. Williams, Reporter On February 28, 2018, Georgetown University’s Security Studies Program (SSP) in conjunction with the Master of Arts in German and European Studies (MAGES) Program co-hosted a discussion entitled “Transatlantic Counterterrorism Cooperation” led by Professors Daniel Byman and Abraham Newman (both of Georgetown University). The purpose of the discussion was … Continue reading Georgetown’s SSP and MAGES Hosts Discussion on Transatlantic Counterterrorism Efforts Led by Professor Daniel Byman and Professor Newman
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Scholars, Recalling the Mistakes of Versailles, Argue for the Necessity of Investing in Institutions
Featured panelists, Professors Margaret MacMillan, Erez Manela, and John Ikenberry. Charles Kupchan, Professor of International Affairs and Government at SFS, moderated the discussion. February 8, 2017. By: Patrick McNamara, Reporter Photo by: School of Foreign Service, Georgetown Professor Margaret MacMillan, the keynote speaker at the Walsh School of Foreign Service’s inaugural Lloyd George Lecture, warned … Continue reading Scholars, Recalling the Mistakes of Versailles, Argue for the Necessity of Investing in Institutions
Sustaining Stability: The Problems and Possibilities of US Stabilization Operations
By: Stan Sundel, Reporter Photo Credit: Center for Complex Operations Are stability operations useful in mitigating foreign conflicts? If so, what policy tools can be leveraged to execute successful stability efforts in today’s challenging security environments? These were two of the key questions addressed by Kim Field, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in … Continue reading Sustaining Stability: The Problems and Possibilities of US Stabilization Operations
Faculty Interview Series: An Interview with Paula Doyle, SSP Adjunct Professor
By: Rebecca Robison, Reporter Photo Credit: George T. Kalaris Intelligence Studies Fund Paula Doyle retired in December 2016 as one of three CIA Associate Deputy Directors of Operations, where she oversaw worldwide HUMINT operations and activities that required the use of air, land, maritime, space-based and cyber technologies. She was the Deputy National Counterintelligence Executive from 2012-2014. She … Continue reading Faculty Interview Series: An Interview with Paula Doyle, SSP Adjunct Professor
Psychologist Discusses ‘Mutual Radicalization’ in Groups and Nation-States
By: Andrew Johnian, Reporter Photo Credit: National Communication Association At Georgetown’s Communication, Culture & Technology Center, Professor Fathali Moghaddam discussed the “mutual radicalization” of groups and nations. The topic is the basis for his forthcoming book, “Mutual Radicalization: The Psychology of How Groups and Nations Drive Each Other to Extremes.” Moghaddam’s work on radicalization was … Continue reading Psychologist Discusses ‘Mutual Radicalization’ in Groups and Nation-States
Peace and Security in India: A Conversation with AVM Arjun Subramaniam
By: Gregory Niguidula, Reporter Photo Credit: GoodReads On October 27, 2017, the Mortara Center welcomed Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam (ret). AVM Subramaniam gave a talk, hosted by the Georgetown India Initiative and moderated by Dr. C. Christine Fair of the Georgetown Security Studies Program. Dr. Fair introduced AVM Subramaniam as a rare individual who … Continue reading Peace and Security in India: A Conversation with AVM Arjun Subramaniam
Faculty Interview Series: An Interview with Dr. Gary Shiffman, SSP Adjunct Professor
By: Donnie Hill, Reporter Photo Credit: Giant Oak Dr. Gary Shiffman is the founder and CEO of Giant Oak, a technology firm that specializes in blending social science with big data environments to identify illicit actions, actors, and networks. His past positions include managing director at the Chertoff Group, senior vice president and general manager … Continue reading Faculty Interview Series: An Interview with Dr. Gary Shiffman, SSP Adjunct Professor
Faculty Interview Series: An Interview with Dr. Keir Lieber, Incoming CSS/SSP Director
Dr. Bruce Hoffman, who has served as the Director of CSS/SSP for seven years, announced in September that he would be stepping down. He will be succeeded Dr. Keir Lieber, whose appointment takes effect January 1, 2018. Dr. Lieber is an Associate Professor in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and the Department … Continue reading Faculty Interview Series: An Interview with Dr. Keir Lieber, Incoming CSS/SSP Director
The Mounting Challenges in Refugee Education
By: Rebecca Robison, Reporter Photo Credit: JRSUSA.org The global rise in the number of conflicts, particularly protracted conflicts, has resulted in a drastic increase in refugees. In fact, the number of displaced persons worldwide has reached its highest level since World War II. The event “A Crisis Unfolding: Access to Education for Refugees in Africa?” held … Continue reading The Mounting Challenges in Refugee Education
Former CIA and NSA Director, General Michael Hayden, Discusses Shifts in Global Security
By: Tiffany Classie L. Williams, Reporter Photo Credit: Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) kicked-off the first of its Rethinking Seminar Series on Thursday, September 28, 2017 with retired US Air Force General Michael Hayden as the featured speaker. This year’s series, entitled “Rethinking Future Environments and Strategic Challenges,” is … Continue reading Former CIA and NSA Director, General Michael Hayden, Discusses Shifts in Global Security