26-27 Sep 2008

Building terrorism-resistant communities: a NATO workshop

The role of the community in securing a safer environment in response to terrorist actions will be the main focus of a NATO science workshop in Washington D.C. on 26-27 September 2008.

During this two-day event, 26 experts from 12 countries will explore issues linked to collective community protection in the face of acts of terrorism.  The participants have extensive experience in this field and many have authored articles and books, as well has providing advice and assistance at government level on issues of security, counter-terrorism, and disaster preparedness. Others have been interviewed on television regarding general security matters and more specifically on capacity building within communities.

A NATO Science Series book Together against terrorism: Building terrorism resistant communities will be published after the event with input from the participants. The programme of the event is available on the workshop website.