2011 CFIS/AIA International Lecture Series
Center for International Studies –
Albuquerque International Association present:
“Terrorist Groups and Terrorist Threat: A Muslim World Perspective”
Dr. Emile Nakhleh,
Former Senior Intelligence Service Officer
Former Director of the Political Islam
Strategic Analysis Program, CIA.
Friday, May 6, 2011 3:00pm – 5:00pm
At the UNM Continuing Education Conference Center
1634 University Blvd NE (at the intersection with Indian School Rd.)
Plenty of Free Parking
Al-Qa’ida and affiliated groups remain dangerous enemies. Majorities of Muslims do not support terrorism and many Muslims have been victims of terrorist acts. Al-Qa’ida has less support in Muslim countries today than it did after 9/11. Muslim leaders have denounced terrorism but have also emphasized that Muslim disagreements with the West are driven by policies, not values. Several regional franchise terrorist organizations have emerged in recent years in the greater Middle East and South Asia. It is imperative that the US and other Western countries understand the changing threat of terrorism and develop deeper knowledge of the franchise terrorist groups and how they radicalize and recruit the youth. In this concluding lecture in the series, Dr. Nakhleh will discuss the interaction between al-Qa’ida Central and regional groups and the radicalization process concentrating on the Middle East region. He will also focus on lessons learned from our “longest war” against terrorism.
Dr. Emile Nakhleh is currently a consultant for different US Government entities on political Islam, radicalization, Muslim world engagement, and the Middle East. Before retiring from the US Government as a Senior Intelligence Service Officer, he was a senior analyst and director of political Islam globally and of regional analysis in the Middle East. Prior to his government service, Dr. Nakhleh was a college professor for 26 years. He is the author of numerous books and articles including A Necessary Engagement: Reinventing America’s Relations with the Muslim World, “Intelligence Sharing and Cooperation: Opportunities and Pitfalls,” and “Moderates Redefined: How to Deal with Political Islam.” He is currently working on a book for Indiana University Press titled Arab Islam and Politics: Engaging Partners for a New U.S. foreign Policy.
Cost/lecture: Cost/lecture: $15/ Members, $20/Non-Members; Students with a proper ID – free of charge. Please address the check to AIA and mail it to AIA, PO Box 92995, Albuquerque, NM 87199
Please mail checks by May 2, 2011
Dinner with the Speaker will follow the lecture. Café Riviera - 5:30 PM, $25/AIA Members; $30 – Non-members – Featured Foods: Humus & BabaGanouge w/ Pita, Moghrabieh (Lebanese couscous), Fattouche, fruit tarts, complimentary glass of wine.
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