This panel discussion will take a close look at some of the obstacles and challenges facing journalists when covering global counterterrorism issues including personal safety, scarce sources, controversial topics, and reporting from abroad.
With a combined reporting experience of over 85 years, the esteemed journalists participating in the panel will sharing their experiences.
Brian Michael Jenkins, Senior Adviser to the RAND President, Rand CorporationKen Ballen, President, Terror Free Tomorrow, Author of Terrorists in Love Peter S. Probst, Formerly Central Intelligence Agency and the Office of the Secretary of Defense; Senior Partner, National Security Associates WorldWideGeorgia P. Holmer, Former FBI analyst; Acting Director, Forum Foundation for Analytic Excellence
James M. Cawley , Senior Vice President, Security, National Basketball Association Daniel Mullin, Senior Vice President, Department of Investigations, Major League BaseballFred Gardy, Adjunct Instructor, National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security and the Incident Management Training Program for the Emergency Services Training Institute, Texas A&M University System
Thad Allen will share his experience directing the response to Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill along with his distinguished career as 23rd Commandant in the US Coast Guard to address incident response from a unique perspective: “Where Counterterrorism and Disaster Response Meet.”
Are there differences in response to man-made vs. natural disasters? Allen will highlight the “unity of effort” in a global community—leadership, legal, policy and resource challenges.
Despite the increased sanctions the Iranian regime continues to push forward in its pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability.
Can a nuclear capable Iran lead to a major shift in the balance of power, creating instability in what is already one of the world’s most volatile regions?
What is the impact on the greater international community?
Amb. Roger Noriega , Former Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs; Visiting Fellow, AEIClare Lopez, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy and the Clarion FundKelley Vlahos, Author and Washington Correspondent, Homeland Security Today
Anthony Kimery, Online Editor; Mgr., Online Media Division, Homeland Security Today
Speaker(s):
David Tinsley, CEO, 5 Stones IntelligenceJohn Cassara, Former Covert Intelligence Officer, Department of Treasury Office of Terrorism Finance and Financial IntelligenceJohn Tobon, Section Chief, Illicit Finance & Proceeds of Crime Unit, ICE Homeland Security Investigations
