ALMANAC BETWEEN ISSUES September 13, 2001



"Responding to Terrorism" Symposium:

Today Thursday, September 13, the School of Arts and Sciences will host a faculty symposium on "Responding to Terrorism" from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in Irvine Auditorium.

Speakers include:

  • Brendan O'Leary, Department of Political Science, focusing on European precedents;
  • Arthur Waldron, Department of History, focusing on international military and diplomatic issues;
  • Seth Kreimer, Law School, focusing on civil liberties;
  • Ian Lustick and Robert Vitalis, Department of Political Science, focusing on Middle Eastern politics in the international context.

President Judith Rodin will moderate the panel.

Questions to be discussed include:

  • How should we, personally and collectively, respond to the recent tragedies in New York City and Washington, D.C.?
  • What can we do to prevent future events of this nature?
  • Are international covenants likely to be effective?
  • What can we learn from other countries' experience in dealing with terrorism?
  • What are the dangers to our society of overreaction? Of underreaction?

Following initial presentations from the panelists, questions will also be taken from audience members.

--School of Arts & Sciences


Posted 9/13/01

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