CPASS in the News

U.S. Counterterror Intelligence: Options for Reform icon
feat. Jennifer Sims
The Henry L. Stimson Center, January 25, 2010

Director of Intelligence Studies Jennifer Sims discussed options for reforming the U.S. counterterror intelligence system at the Henry L. Stimson Center.

CIA Chief Warns Terror Attack Is Likely icon
feat. Daniel Byman
National Public Radio, February 3, 2010

CIA Director Leon Panetta says he expects al-Qaida to attempt an attack on the U.S. in the next six months. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and CPASS Director Daniel Byman explain why intelligence officials are so certain, and what intelligence officials are doing to prevent another terrorist attack.

Hunting The Taliban: Examining America's Efforts icon
feat. Paul Pillar
National Public Radio, February 4, 2010

Professor Paul Pillar talks with NPR's Renee Montagne about U.S. efforts to target and kill high-value Taliban targets in Pakistan. Is it working? And what does it accomplish?

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CPASS Publications

On-site Inspections under the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT): Modalities
by Edward Ifft
VERTIC Occasional Papers, December 2009

Adjunct Professor Edward Ifft discusses the inspections aspect of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty implementation regime.

Students Islamic Movement of India and the Indian Mujahideen: An Assessment
by Christine Fair
Asia Policy, January 2010

Assistant Professor Christine Fair assesses the organization, ideology, and membership of the Students Islamic Movement of India and the Indian Mujahideen, as well as India’s ability to contend with this domestic security threat.

Generals should be guided by truth, not politics
by Lawrence Korb
The Washington Post, January 13, 2010

Adjunct professor Lawrence Korb shares his views on the importance of senior officers speaking uncomfortable or impolitic truths.

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Important Announcement

Severe Weather Advisory

Georgetown University will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, February 8-9, 2010.  All class meetings have been canceled.  For information on university-wide decisions affecting class meetings, please call the Georgetown University emergency and inclement weather hotline at (202) 687-7669 or visit the University Emergency Preparedness Website.

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