Countering Violent Extremism: Challenges and Emerging Trends

Seminar on Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism (Event updated Feb 14,2024)

Date: February 17

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Pacific Time)

Venue: OnlineOrganizer: Global Counter-Terrorism Institute

RSVP: [Global CT Institute’s RSVP page]

Agenda Overview:

10:00 AM - 10:05 AM: Opening Remarks

• Speaker: Mr. Todd M. Price, President, Global CT Institute Foundation

10:05 AM - 10:20 AM: Keynote Address

• Topic: The Evolving Nature of Global Terrorism

• Speaker: Dr. Sean Carr, Expert in International Terrorism

10:20 AM - 10:40 AM: Special Presentation

• Topic: PRECISION AND PERSEVERANCE: UNRAVELING THE SUCCESSES OF OPERATION ENTEBBE AND THE ELIMINATION OF ABU BAKR AL-BAGHDADI IN THE EVOLUTION OF GLOBAL COUNTER-TERRORISM STRATEGIES

• Presenter: Mrs. Amber Oquindo, MS HLS

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM: Panel Discussion on Strategies in Countering Violent Extremism

• Moderator: Mr. Todd M. Price

• Panelists:

• Mrs. Amber Oquindo, MS HLS, Specialist in Homeland Security

• Retired RCMP CAF SGM Sebastien Lavoie, Analyst in Counter-Terrorism Dynamics

• Dr. Tornike Shurgulaia, Expert in Geopolitical Aspects of Terrorism

11:10 AM - 11:20 AM: Presentation on Counterinsurgency Operations in Nigeria

• Topic: Enhancing the Utilisation of Intelligence in the Management of Counterinsurgency Operations in Nigeria

• Presenter: Rear Admiral (retd) Leye Jaiyeola

11:20 AM - 11:30 AM: Presentation on Community-Based Small Business Networks

• Topic: Research Need to Evaluate Developing Community Based Small Business Networks to Create Stronger, More Peaceful and Resilient Communities in Developing Nations

• Presenter: Retired Col David Eric Johns

Additional Information:

• Language: English

• Engagement: Participants can engage with speakers during the presentation sessions.

• Certification: E-certificates provided upon request.

• Contact: todd.price@globalctinstitute.org

We look forward to your participation in this seminar, where your insights will significantly contribute to the discourse on counterterrorism and countering violent extremism.