Attn: Intellectual Libertarians

Looks like some good panel topics and featured speakers, the U of Chicago representing. I won't be able to make it, but just thought I'd pass it along to anyone interested. See below. ~mft


Conference Title: SHAPING THE NEW ADMINISTRATION'S COUNTERTERROISM STRATEGY
January 12-13, 2009: 8:00am to 6:15pm
F.A. Hayek Auditorium

Registration fee: $50

With a new administration in the White House, January 2009 will be the starting point for a new approach to U.S. counterterrorism efforts. This conference presents solid, immensely practical analyses of strategic counterterrorism policies based on the lessons and experiences of the past eight years and earlier, and on what proven strategies will yield the most beneficial results for the United States. In addition, the conference focuses on defining realistic objectives and allocating military, federal and state government expenditures according to these goals. To accomplish this, an outstanding group of more than 35 national and global experts has been assembled to share their insights, accomplishments, and strategic recommendations for the coming administration.

FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Steve Coll: President and CEO, New America Foundation
Paul Slovic: President, Decision Research
Mia Bloom: Assistant Professor of International Affairs, University of Georgia
Robert Pape: Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
Paul Pillar: Visiting Professor, Georgetown University

PANEL TOPICS

How Overreaction and Misdirection Play into the Terrorism Strategy
Terrorism’s Causes: Grievances, Goals, or Gang Membership
Terrorist Groups: A Status Report
Assessing Terrorists’ Capability to Use Weapons of Mass Destruction
Domestic Security: Risk Management and Cost-Benefit Analysis
Military Force: Proactive Counterterrorism or Provocation?
Responsibility for Protection: Federal, State, Local, Private, and Personal
Communicating about Terrorism and Terrorist Attacks

For more information, please visit www.cato.org/counterterrorism

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