EVENT: Please join The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) for a Policy & Research Forum examining the relationship between violent and non-violent extremism.
Jamie Bartlett and Jonathan Birdwell of the British think tank Demos will present the findings of their two year project analyzing the relationships that exist between violent and non-violent extremists in the UK, France, Denmark, The Netherlands, and Canada. Their research represents the most extensive attempt yet to compare non-violent and violent radicals. During this forum, Bartlett and Birdwell will also discuss what lessons might be drawn for US counter-radicalization strategy.
WHEN: Thursday, March 25, 2010, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
WHO:
Jamie Bartlett, Head of the Extremism and Violence programme and Senior Researcher, Demos
Jonathan Birdwell, Researcher, Demos
Frank J. Cilluffo (Moderator), Director, Homeland Security Policy Institute
WHERE:
The George Washington University Hospital
Weingold Conference Center | Room 6113
900 23rd Street, NW | Washington, DC 20052
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Blue and Orange lines)
RSVP at http://www.gwumc.edu/
Media are welcome. No cameras please.
For more information about Demos, see http://www.demos.co.uk.
HSPI's Policy & Research Forum Series spotlights cutting-edge security policy solutions and innovative research. The Series is designed to provide thought leaders in the United States and abroad with a uniquely constructive venue in which to discuss current and future security issues and challenges.
