Homeland Security Leader

The Islamic Jihadist Threat
December 11th & 12th

Classes will be held at:
Carlysle Suites
1731 New Hampshire Ave.
N.W. Washington, DC 20009
Classes begin 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cost is: $495.00, early registration
Before November 10th fee is:$450.00

Fascinating Presentation! Made me think about things that previously had been completely unclear and not even thought about. Everyone in the USneeds to hear this now.
- Lieutenant (Florida Police Department)

This course is designed to give First Responders a deep understanding of the terror mindset and an explanation of the reasons for the Global Jihad as well as practical tips for Law Enforcement in detecting, preventing and responding to acts of terror.

This is the definitive program for anyone concerned with detecting, preventing and responding to acts of terror. The program gives very valuable insight into the thinking behind the Global Jihad and its manifestations here in theUSA.

In a fascinating and insightful, packed two-day program, you are taken through the formative phases of the Islamic religion and will understand the different branches of Islam, understand how these were formed and on what ideology they are based. You are taken through a journey up to the present time, to really understand how extremism is organized in Radical Islam.

In addition, you will learn about Islamic Culture – knowledge that can help you build strong relationship with Islamic communities – most of whom can actually help detect radical threats:

- Where does the hatred come from?
- Arab naming conventions
- Jihad
- The Five Pillars of Islam
- Ramadan
- Domestic Terror groups
- International Terror groups
- Understanding the culture of Jihad

You will also get practical hands-on information on recognizing Suicide Bombers, planning and changing protocols to respond to acts of terror, the detection of terrorists through fake ID’s and the basics of their tools such as IED and VBIED’s.

To Register call 1-866- 573-3999

Register online: http://www.homelandsecurityssi.com/ssi/content/view/186/150/

Tuesday, Sec. Michael Chertoff stressed cyber-security issues during a talk at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce saying, “Cyber-security will be a major priority for the next Administration.”

Sec. Chertoff detailed a recent case where over 40 million credit card numbers were compromised to steal millions of dollars from Americans. The ring used a technique called “war driving” to access retailer’s networks remotely from mobile vehicles and plant sniffers on their networks to collect customer’s credit card and account information.

The Secretary went on to detail the department’s ongoing cyber-security initiatives to the packed room of business leaders.

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

17th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
October 30 – 31, 2008

Transitioning the White House:
Challenges and Opportunities for Arab-U.S. Relations

Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center*
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.
*please note that ID is required to enter the building

CONFERENCE RESOURCES

Complete Schedule of Events -
http://www.ncusar.org/programs/2008auspc_program.html

Registration Form -
http://www.ncusar.org/programs/17AUSPC-Registration-Form.pdf

Sponsorship Information -
http://www.ncusar.org/programs/17AUSPC-Sponsorship-Information.pdf

EMBASSY RECEPTION ANNOUNCED

H.E. Houda Ezra Nonoo, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States, will host a reception – by invitation only – in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and its founder, President and CEO, Dr. John Duke Anthony on Thursday evening, October 30th, 2008 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Embassy of the Kingdom Bahrain, 3502 International Drive, NW, Washington, D.C.

DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION PANEL

Chair:

H.E. Marwan Muasher
Senior Vice President of External Affairs, World Bank

H.E. Marwan Muasher, Senior Vice-President of External Affairs, World Bank; former Foreign Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; former Ambassador of Jordan to the United States; author of The Arab Center: The Promise of Moderation H.E. Marwan Muasher

Speakers:

Educating Each Other (I):
“Arabia’s Challenges and Opportunities”

HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal

HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Chairman, King Faisal Foundation, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; former Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the Court of St. James and the United States of America; former Director General, Intelligence Directorate General, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Educating Each Other (II):
“The Human Rights Agenda”

H.E. Houda Ezra Nonoo H.E. Houda Ezra Nonoo
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States

H.E. Houda Ezra Nonoo, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States. In 2006, Ambassador Nonoo was appointed by His Majesty the King, Shaikh Hamad Bin Salman Al Khalifa to the Shura Council; serving on the Committee for Finance and Economic Affairs.

Educating Each Other (III):
“Preparing a New Generation of Leaders”

David D. Arnold David D. Arnold
President, American University in Cairo

David D. Arnold, President, American University in Cairo; former Vice President, Institute of International Education (IIE); former Ford Foundation Representative in India

Commentator:

Ms. Muna AbuSulayman

Ms. Muna Abu Sulayman, Co-Host Kalam Nawaem (”Softly Speaking”), Middle East Broadcasting Corporation [MBC-TV]; Managing Director, HRH Prince Awaleed Bin Talal Kingdom Foundation Ms. Muna AbuSulayman

FEATURED LUNCHEON SPEAKERS

Thursday, Oct. 30

Keynote Speaker:

Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi
Minister for Foreign Trade, United Arab Emirates

Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi headed the UAE’s Ministry of Economy during one of the country’s most economically prosperous periods. Additionally, Sheikha Lubna’s appointment in November 2004 to manage what was then the UAE’s newly merged economy and planning portfolio was a historic event for the UAE as she became the first woman ever in the country to assume a cabinet position. Moreover, Sheikha Lubna was also appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the UAE’s Securities & Commodities Authority, serving from 2004 until 2008. Following her historic tenure as Minister of Economy, Sheikha Lubna was appointed in February 2008 to another highly sensitive post as Minister for Foreign Trade.

Commentator:

The Hon. David Bohigian The Hon. David Bohigian
United States Department of Commerce

The Hon. David Bohigian is the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Market Access and Compliance in the International Trade Administration of the United States Department of Commerce. He is the Department of Commerce representative on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Friday, Oct. 31

Keynote Speaker:

Ambassador Chas. W. Freeman, Jr. Ambassador Chas. W. Freeman, Jr.
President, Middle East Policy Council

Ambassador Chas. W. Freeman, Jr. is the President of the Middle East Policy Council. Ambassador Freeman was Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs from 1993-94, earning the highest public service awards of the Department of Defense for his roles in designing a NATO-centered post-Cold War European security system and in reestablishing defense and military relations with China. He served as U. S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm). He was Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs during the historic U.S. mediation of Namibian independence from South Africa and Cuban troop withdrawal from Angola.

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

2008 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference Sponsors

AMBASSADOR’S ROUNDTABLE

Arab-U.S. Relations in Transition: Views from Riyadh and Washington

Featuring:
H.E. Adel A. Al-Jubeir
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the U.S.

CLICK HERE FOR AMBASSADOR AL-JUBEIR’S FULL BIOGRAPHY
H.E. Adel A. Al-Jubeir
and
The Hon. Ford M. Fraker
U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

CLICK HERE FOR AMBASSADOR FRAKER’S FULL BIOGRAPHY
The Hon. Ford M. Fraker

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS

General Wesley K. Clark, USA (Ret) General Wesley K. Clark, USA (Ret)

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Europe; author, A Time to Lead, Waging Modern War, and Winning Modern War; candidate for the Democratic Party nomination for President of the United States [2004]

General Brent Scowcroft, USAF (Ret) Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft, USAF (Ret)

President and Founder of The Scowcroft Group; former National Security Advisor to Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush; concluded a twenty-nine year military career that began with graduation from West Point at the rank of Air Force Lieutenant General serving as Deputy National Security Advisor; former Director, Kissinger Associates

General Joseph Paul Hoar, USMC (Ret) General Joseph Paul Hoar, USMC (Ret)

Former Commander in Chief, U.S. Central Command, with responsibility for planning and operations for twenty-seven countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Horn of Africa; founder and President, J.P. Hoar & Associates

Dr. Anthony H. Cordesman Dr. Anthony H. Cordesman

Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Adjunct Professor in National Security Affairs, Georgetown University; former senior adviser and consultant to the U.S. Departments of Defense, Energy, State; former National Security Adviser for U.S. Senator and Republican Party Presidential Nominee John McCain; Senior Adviser and Consultant to ABC Television

ENERGY PANEL

Chair:

Ms. Karen Harbert
U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy

Ms. Karen Harbert is the executive vice president and managing director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy. She is the former Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy. Ms. Karen Harbert

Speakers:

(L to R) Ms. Nabilah Al-Tunisi, Director, Ras Tanura Integrated Project, Saudi Aramco; Mr. Ryan M. Lance, President, Exploration and Production – Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, ConocoPhillips; Mr. Alan J. Kelly, President, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties Company and Vice President, ExxonMobil Corporation; and Mr. Jay R. Pryor, Vice-President for Corporate Business Development, Chevron Corporation

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MS. AL-TUNISI, AND THE
RAS TANURA INTEGRATED PROJECT BETWEEN SAUDI ARAMCO AND DOW CHEMICAL

CONFERENCE MODERATOR AND FACILITATOR

Dr. John Duke Anthony Dr. John Duke Anthony
President & CEO, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

CLICK HERE FOR SELECTED PUBLICATIONS FROM DR. ANTHONY

All conference registrants will be automatically entered in a special drawing for two round-trip business class tickets on Qatar Airways good anywhere in the airline’s network. Must be present to win. Some restrictions apply.