Program Description
More than two decades after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, radical groups and regimes continue to challenge U.S. interests and threaten global security. The U.S. may have left Iraq and Afghanistan, but in many ways the Islamic world’s problems remain as pressing as ever for U.S. interests. The Israel-Hamas war, Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, and protests against clerical rule in Iran all underscore the need to understand the complex interplay of history, faith and ideology roiling the Arab and Muslim world and beyond.
This seminar is designed to give participants a broad overview of the ideological and geopolitical currents shaping major Muslim-majority nations and their impact on U.S. and Western interests. Participants will hear from an array of area experts with a deep understanding of the principal movements and states in the greater Middle East and how their actions affect the liberal international order long safeguarded by U.S. military power. The lectures are designed for non-specialists interested in deepening their understanding of an important region undergoing a set of profound changes.
The morning session will feature an introductory segment that will provide an overview and address key themes we are likely to discuss. Four separate presentations will follow. We will then break for lunch.
By drawing upon the knowledge and experience of a diverse group of prominent experts on the terrorism and global security, this seminar will offer attendees the opportunity to deepen their understanding of this critical and fast changing region in an informal, off-the-record setting.
Seminar Topics
- Iran and its Proxies: Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis
- China’s Quest for Influence in the Middle East
- The Intellectual Roots of Radical Jihadism
- The U.S.-Israel-India Axis Against Terrorism
- Street Protests in Europe: Islamist Movements in the West
- Can Islamism be Democratic: The Case of Erdogan’s Turkey
- Will the Ayatollahs Get to 50: Assessing Four Decades of the Iranian Revolution?
- The Taliban Threat to South Asian Stability
- How Qatar Became a Global Player
- The Gulf States as Family: Big Brothers and Little Brothers
- The Puzzle of Pakistan: An Islamic State or a Nation for Muslims?
The above topics may change to address current events and interests of the participants at the time of the seminar.
Available Formats/Delivery Options
The one-day, in-person Terrorism and Global Security Field Seminar will be delivered on base or at a nearby hotel. The seminar will feature approximately five separate presentations followed by an afternoon panel discussion.
A one-day live broadcast/virtual Terrorism and Global Security Field Seminar is also available. It features five separate presentations followed by an afternoon panel discussion. Questions or comments are transmitted live via “chat”.
Please call 703-684-8807 for further information and pricing.
Facilities, organization and speakers were superior. One of the best educational experiences I have had.
W.J., Air Force • National and International Secuirty Leadership Seminar March 2017Felt like “Neo” in the Matrix—mass influx of expert information in a concise and rapid-fire format. Awesome!
J.P., Air Force • National and International Secuirty Leadership Seminar May 2015Fantastic program; great approach to the group in providing interesting/informative, though-provoking information. The day has been well worth my time.
P.Z., Joint Enabling Capabilities Command • Professional Development Course February 2017Excellent overview of an incredibly important subject given world events and a new administration. Great insights. Great speakers. Well done!
G.G., Air Force • Transnational Issues Seminar April 2017End-to-end, an amazing group of speakers, with most diverse backgrounds. I could listen to each of the speakers for hours on end. Their collective knowledge is truly incredible.
M. Chi, Defense Acquisition University - San Diego