Hutton Honors College

Discussion Supper: European (In)Security
With British International Security Expert John Gearson

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 * 5:30-7 p.m. * Harlos House (1331 E. Tenth St.) * SIGN-UP REQUIRED

Where will the next major terrorist attack occur? Why might it happen in Europe? How might the circumstances of immigrants contribute to concerns? Join British international security expert John Gearson for a discussion of terrorism in Europe. As a defense policy advisor to the British government and to the City of London, Gearson has had major responsibility in the development of Britain's and the city's counterterrorism strategies. While at Parliament, he was also responsible for inquiries into the Iraq War, the Freedom of Information Act, and other defense matters. Reader in Terrorism Studies and Director of the Center for Defense Studies in the Department of War Studies at King's College in London, he is also a member of the editorial board of Studies in Conflict and Terrorism. Gearson regularly contributes to major media outlets such as BBC and Reuters. The supper is co-sponsored by the Wells Scholars Program.

On campus as a guest of the Center for the Study of Global Change and the Institute for Advanced Study, Gearson will speak on "Terrorism in Europe" on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 3:30 p.m. in the Distinguished Alumni Room of the IMU. The Wednesday event is free and open to the public.

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