Charlie Allen to speak at Homeland Security Policy Institute

Oct. 22, 2009 - PRLog -- EVENT:

The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) will host The Honorable Charles E. Allen for a special event reflecting on his 50+ years at the epicenter of US intelligence. During his distinguished career, Allen bore witness to and participated in some of the most important intelligence events in our nation's history - including events surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis, Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, and operations against Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda.  

Allen joined the Central Intelligence Agency in 1958, served as the first National Intelligence Officer for Counterterrorism, the first Chief of Intelligence in the newly established Counterterrorist Center, and eventually became Assistant Director of Central Intelligence for Collection and later, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis.

HSPI has prepared a resource page (http://www.gwumc.edu/hspi/events/CharlieAllenresource.cfm) with more information on this upcoming event. Further details are below.

WHEN:

Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

WHO:

The Honorable Charles E. Allen, Former Under Secretary of Homeland
Security for Intelligence and Analysis, and Former CIA Assistant Director

Frank J. Cilluffo (Moderator), Director, Homeland Security Policy Institute

WHERE:

The George Washington University
Elliott School of International Affairs
Seventh Floor
1957 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Blue and Orange lines)

RSVP:

RSVP at http://www.gwumc.edu/hspi/events/register.cfm
Media are welcome.


BACKGROUND:    

The Homeland Security Policy Institute Policy and Research Forum series is designed to spotlight cutting-edge policy solutions and innovative strategies to some of the most pressing national and international concerns. The forum features leading officials, practitioners and thinkers in a systematic way designed to better highlight their work and promote a dialogue on effective solutions to current issues.

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The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) is a nonpartisan “think and do” tank whose mission is to build bridges between theory and practice to advance homeland security through an interdisciplinary approach. Visit us at: http://www.gwumc.edu/hspi/