July 13, 2009

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Daniel Kaniewski,
202-994-7890; dankan@gwmail.gwu.edu
Nick Massella 
202-994-3087; massella@gwu.edu

MILITARY & DIPLOMATIC EXPERTS AND MAERSK SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS EAST AFRICAN PIRACY: SOURCES, CHALLENGES, & POTENTIAL POLICY RESPONSES, AT HOMELAND SECURITY POLICY INSTITUTE EVENT
JULY 14, 2009

EVENT: 

The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) will host an in-depth discussion designed to separate fact from hyperbole, assess the true nature of the challenge posed by East African pirates, and illuminate potential policy responses. Confirmed panelists include Mr. Charles Dragonette, Brigadier General (Retired) Mark Kimmitt, Dr. Martin Murphy, and Ambassador David Shinn. In preparation for this event, HSPI has published a background Issue Brief "East African Piracy."
 
WHEN: 

Tuesday, July 14, 2009; 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WHO: 

Charles Dragonette, Senior Maritime Operations Analyst, Office of Naval Intelligence
Mark Kimmitt, former Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs
Martin Murphy, Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Affairs
David Shinn, Former Ambassador to Ethiopia
Frank Cilluffo (moderator), Director, Homeland Security Policy Institute
Stephen Carmel (moderator), Senior Vice President, Maersk Line, Limited

WHERE: 

The George Washington University Hospital
Allan B. Weingold Conference Center (6th Floor), Room 6113
900 23rd Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.  20037
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Blue and Orange lines)

RSVP:  

RSVP at http://www.gwumc.edu/hspi/registration.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.

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://homelandsecurity.gwu.edu

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