The Road Ahead, Program Honoring Gerald Cramer April 19, 2009, Syracuse University's Lubin House Guest Speaker: Ambassador Martin Indyk, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
Gerald Cramer, SU Chancellor Nancy Cantor, and Ambassador Indyk. Symposium: Terror and Consent - The Wars of the 21st Century Friday, April 24 Public Events Room, Eggers Hall
Renowned author Philip Bobbitt was joined by professors from the United States and England at the forefront of national security and counterterrorism for this symposium co-sponsored by the Syracuse Journal of International Law and Commerce and INSCT. The symposium focused on Bobbitt's new book, Terrorism and Consent: The Wars of the Twenty First Century. Bobbitt reflects on a new definition of warfare, the current domestic debate, challenges to international law, and how our new market-driven society might measure victory. Battling the Beast: Navigating the Personal Burdens of Fighting the Dark Side of Humanity
Professor David Crane Professor of Practice Syracuse University College of Law
Wednesday, April 22
Dr. Crane spoke about his experiences prosecuting war crimes against humanity in Sierra Leone. He shared his insights on maintaining the proper mental and emotional attitudes when fighting the darkest aspects of humanity and protecting and defending justice and innocence. Security First: U.S. Priorities in Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
General (ret.) Montgomery C. Meigs Visiting Professor of Strategy & Military Operations, Georgetown University Friday, April 17 Eggers Hall 060, Global Collaboratory
Islam and International Humanitarian Law Workshop
On April 17, INSCT hosted an interdisciplinary workshop gathering scholars and practitioners in the fields of Islamic law, Muslim politics and culture, comparative religion and history, international conflict and security, and international law and human rights with interest in the contribution of Islam to the rules governing the conduct of warfare (or international humanitarian law). Dealing with the Gordian Knot: Off-the-Record Thoughts on the Middle East Peace Process and the New U.S. Administration
Lt. Gen. Keith Dayton U.S. Security Coordinator for the Israel-Palestinian Authority Monday, March 30 Eggers Hall 060, Global Collaboratory Rule of Whose Law? Demystifying the Law of Counterterrorism
William C. Snyder, Visiting Professor, Syracuse College of Law Friday, April 3, 2009 in Saratoga Springs, NY
ABA Panel Discussion: Careers in National Security Law
Monday, March 30 George Washington University Law School 2000 H Street, NW, Room LL102 Washington, D.C.
A panel discussion designed for law students, those considering law school and young lawyers to explore how to turn their interest in national security into actual practice. Panelists included lawyers from the Office of General Counsel, Department of Defense; the Legislative and Executive branches; the intelligence community; and the private sector. Click here for event flyer.
The Project on Democracy in the Middle East presented a conference on Democracy, Religion, and Conflict: the Dilemmas of Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Karin von Hippel, Center for Strategic and International Studies "Five Critical Steps for Improving Post-Conflict Operations"
On March 2, INSCT hosted Karin von Hippel of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as its first guest lecturer in a series of discussions on the pressing topic of Post-Conflict Reconstruction. Dr. von Hippel currently serves as the Co-Director, Post-Conflict Reconstruction Project and a Senior Fellow, International Studies Program at CSIS. Click here to read her latest publication titled "Getting It Right in Pakistan and Afghanistan." Lecture: Focus on the Fabrication of Terrorism in Algeria and Somalia Dr. Abdi Samatar, University of Minnesota Professor Jeremy Keenan, University of Bristol Thursday, February 19 Syracuse University's Africa Initiative presented "Focus on the Fabrication of Terrorism in Algeria and Somalia" on Thursday, Feb. 19. The event featured two internationally renowned scholars: Abdi Samatar, professor and chair of the Department of Geography at the University of Minnesota, and anthropologist Jeremy Keenan, author of a number of books about northern Africa. Convocation Lecture Series: Gov. Richard Thornburgh Wednesday, Feb. 18 Gov. Thornburgh reflected upon changes in the legal profession over his half-century of practice, discussed current national security issues, and offered advice to the Obama administration. Gov. Thornburgh served as Governor of Pennsylvania, Attorney General of the United States under two presidents and the highest-ranking American at the United Nations during a public career which spanned more than 25 years. He also served as a consultant to the United Nations and the World Bank on efforts to battle fraud and corruption. Click here to view flyer. Sponsored by SU College of Law, the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism, the Federalist Society, and Burton Blatt Institute. Lecture: "Analytical Tools to Understand the Complexity of Conflicts: Illustrated by the Situation in Israel-Palestine" Jorgen Johansen, International Consultant and Trainer in Conflict Prevention and Resolution Tuesday, February 17
Sponsored by the Program for the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts Professor Banks has served the Syracuse University community for thirty years. His teaching, research and commitment to scholarship have inspired students and colleagues around the world. He is currently a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence and a Professor of Public Administration in SU's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Click here for full story.
The Distinguished
Professorship will provide support for Professor Banks'
scholarly work, research and academic initiatives. A
reception was held in his honor on January 22, 2009. Lecture Series on Law, Politics, and the Media: "Legal and Media Issues in the Nation's Largest Domestic Terrorism Trials: The Oklahoma City Bombing" Jo Thomas, Former New York Times Reporter
Jo Thomas reported for The New York Times for 26 years, working as a national reporter, a foreign correspondent, and assistant national editor out of offices in New York, Washington, Miami, London, Denver. She shared the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for reporting on the aftermath of the 9-11 attacks. In her lecture, Ms. Thomas discussed her experience as one of the only reporters to cover both Oklahoma City bombing federal trials. She explained how the process of reporting major trials works from both inside and outside of the courtroom. For more information about the “Law, Politics, and the Media” lecture series, please visit http://jpm.syr.edu/events.cfm?type=1&on=2. INSCT was a proud co-sponsor of The 2nd Annual National Security Law Junior Faculty Workshop held in Austin, Texas on March 12 and 13, 2009.
The Law of Armed Conflict: A Briefing from 10th Mountain Division Soldiers January 29 The Student Association on Terrorism and Security Analysis (SATSA) and the Institute for National Security and Counter Terrorism (INSCT) were pleased to host three distinguished Judge Advocates Generals (JAG) from the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY. The Jag Officers discussed the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) as it pertains to military operations, the ever-changing situations on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and their experiences in these theatres of conflict. Resilience in Post-Conflict Reconstruction Workshop January 16 - 17 On January 16-17, INSCT hosted an interdisciplinary workshop gathering scholars and practitioners in the fields of international development, emergency management, and defense with interest in the topic of resilience in conflict and disaster settings. The workshop is a vital first step in a larger effort to understand the underlying causal factors that impact society’s ability to recover from a major conflict or disaster. The inherent complexity of these societal problems spans across many traditional disciplines, demonstrating a need for an interdisciplinary approach to the advancement of knowledge on this pressing topic. Moderators:
Patricia
Longstaff (Moderator) Participants:
Astier Almedom (Tufts University)
Annual
Meeting of the Association of American Law Schools in San Diego,
California Professor William Banks moderated a panel discussion titled National Security Law Advice to the New Administration. Panelists provided national security law advice in a range of areas including intelligence collection law and policy and its reform, the role of international law in shaping U.S. law, provisions for human and societal security, and the detention and adjudication of suspected terrorists.
Speakers: 18th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law, Sponsored by the American Bar Association November 6-7 Materials from this year’s event including printed and a full audio streamcast have been posted online. INSCT Director, William C. Banks sat on the “Managing the Intelligence Enterprise” panel. His remarks and written submission are also included.
National Security Advice Speaker Series: "Final Report: Project on National Security Reform" Guest Lecturer: Mr. Job Henning Tuesday, November 11th Maxwell School Project on National Security Reform website.
9/11 From the Inside: Compensating the Victims Guest Speaker: Edie Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund Monday, November 3rd Location: Law School
SU Law alumna Edie Lutnick of the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund discussed the challenges of providing compensation and support to over 800 families of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. U.S. Security Coordinator for the Middle East Peace ProcessGuest Speaker: Lieutenant General Keith Dayton, U.S. Army Thursday, October 30th Maxwell School LTG Dayton discussed the history and role of the U.S. Security Coordinator and current issues and prospects for the next 12 months between the U.S., Israel, and Palestine. Pan Am 103: Lessons Since Lockerbie Thursday, October 23rd Maxwell School The Syracuse University community mark the 20th anniversary of the Pan Am Flight 103 Lockerbie tragedy with a series of special events. For a full listing of the remembrance activities visit http://panam103.syr.edu
National Security Advice Speaker Series: "A Counter-Terrorism Strategy for the Next Administration" October 16 Dr. Bruce Hoffman Professor, Securities Studies Program Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University Is the current United State's counterterrorism strategy actually working? What should the next administration do better or do differently to prevent another attack on the homeland? Bruce Hoffman, an international recognized terrorism expert, best-selling author of Inside Terrorism, and Professor at the Georgetown School of Foreign Service, responded to these questions by discussing the state of the United States' current counterterrorism efforts and offering insights and recommendations for the incoming administration. Topics of discussion ranged from foreign policy issues such as the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, a fragile Pakistan to domestic policy issues related to homeland security. INSCT/SATSA National Security Career Fair National Security Studies Director, William Smullen Thursday, October 16th, Maxwell Hall Co-hosted with Maxwell Career and Alumni Services, College of Law Career Services and the Student Association on Terrorism and Security Analysis. Panel Discussion: "National Security Advice to the Next Administration September 11 Eggers Hall Public Events Room
Moderator: William C. Banks
Panelists: Renee de Nevers Mitchel Wallerstein Miriam Elman Experts shared their advice to the next administration on international and national security related issues considering the changes in the security environment after 9/11. This panel discussion was the kick-off event for a year-long speaker series on the topic.
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