Homeland Security Policy Institute to Host Policy & Research Forum: “On the Edge of Violence?”

March 23, 2010 - PRLog -- 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/hspi/events/register.cfm
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.

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Founded in 2003, 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. By convening domestic and international policymakers and practitioners at all levels of government, the private and non-profit sectors, and academia, HSPI creates innovative strategies and solutions to current and future threats to the nation. For additional information about HSPI, please visit http://www.gwumc.edu/hspi/index.cfm