Dr. Tawfik Hamid is Chair for the Study of Islamic Radicalism at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. In the wake of the attempted Times Square bombing, he spoke to various media outlets about the process of Islamic radicalization - including his own experience being radicalized as a young man.  Click here to watch Dr. Hamid's interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Prof. Yonah Alexander, PhD, is the director of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies' International Center for Terrorism Studies.  He is also the author of the new book, Terrorists in Our Midst (Praeger, 2010).  In the immediate aftermath of a failed car bombing attempt in New York's Times Square, Prof. Alexander offered analysis on WTOP radio. Prof. Alexander says even though the makeshift bomb appeared amateurish, it's too soon to draw any conclusions about whether an organized group or lone attacker was behind the plot. Click here to listen to Prof. Alexander's WTOP interview.       

The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies' International Center for Terrorism Studies will hold a panel discussion on May 25, from noon-2 pm, focusing on the latest book published by ICTS Director Prof. Yonah Alexander, Terrorists in Our Midst (Praeger, 2010).   The book is a timely analysis of the threat of foreign-affinity terrorism on US soil.  Terrorists in Our Midst focuses not only on foreign nationals operating in the United States, but also on American citizens participating in terror networks at home and abroad. The book presents an overview of both conventional and unconventional terrorism, surveys the terrorist threat in the United States by state and nonstate actors, and analyzes the foreign-affinity links of American operatives in this country and abroad.  

Registration is required. For more details, registration information, and information on ordering Terrorists in Our Midst, click here. 

Dennis McBride, PhD, is a President Emeritus and Fellow of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies.  Dr. McBride led a 2005 Institute study on non-lethal technology used by law enforcement.  When the recent death of a Virginia man following police use of a Taser again focused attention on these technologies, Dr. McBride offered commentary to local media covering the story. Dr. McBride says when used properly by police, non-lethal stun guns are safe. But he raises concerns about thier use by the public.  Click here to read more on radio station WAMU's website.  Click here to listen to Dr. McBride's on-air comment on WAMU.