Seminar VI

1. Seminar VI CSRT 13-1 Captain (Ret) Carleton Cramer Ms. Loan Le

2. Course Overview • This course examines the fast evolving ways that analysts and policy-makers now look at terrorism following recent experiences in combating the problem.

3. Overall Scheme • The first week critically examines existing assumptions, debates and knowledge of factors that shape perceptions and understanding of terrorism through which nations conduct their counterterrorism and counterinsurgency efforts. • The second week provides insights on assessing the environment that facilitates the struggle for power and recourse to violence within societies. • The third week offers salient lessons learnt on effective responses to combating the sources and facilitators of terrorism. • And in the concluding week, as we critically survey emerging issues, fellows will demonstrate these understandings, and a grasp of relevant facts and examples, in the final project.

4. Seminar Rules • Food and drinks are fine • If you need to use the bathroom, go ahead and leave • Be back on time after breaks • Discussion is informal -- we attempt to moderate/facilitate • No “sponges” allowed • What is said here -- stays here. Non-attribution • Bring in discussion points/questions • Readings

5. Seminar Rules • Any idea is a good idea; no one has a monopoly on the answer • Success is due to free exchange of ideas • Be candid -- we are here to understand • Attack the idea, not the person. • Be courteous • Avoid sidebars • Absences • Use first names

6. General Info • Office – A-125 • Phone: • Office: 564-5072 • Cell: 382-1600 • Email: cramerc@apcss.org

7. Seminar Introductions • I would liked to be called ... • Professional background … • Jobs held • Foreign travel • Languages spoken • Something about yourself … • Family • Interests & hobbies