The Next Steps in Counter-Terrorism:
Adapting to an Evolving Threat and an Expanding Battlefield
9:30-9:45 Greetings & Introduction
William Banks, Syracuse University College of Law
9:45-11:00 Part I – An Evolving Threat
Chair: Daphné Richemond-Barak, Interdisciplinary Center, IDC Herzliya
The View from the United States
Matthew Levitt, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Laurie Blank, Emory University School of Law
The View from Israel
Ronen Cohen, Former Director of the terror desk of the Israeli Military Intelligence directorate, & Central Command and Intelligence Officer
Daphné Richemond-Barak, Interdisciplinary Center, IDC Herzliya
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-12:15 Part II – An Expanding Battlefield
Chair:William Banks, Syracuse University College of Law
Geoffrey Corn, South Texas College of Law
Contemporary Challenges of Localized Non-International Armed Conflicts
Michael Schmitt, U.S. Naval War CollegeThe Parties v. Geography Debate
12:30-14:00 Part III – Rethinking the Legal Framework
An Oxford-Union Debate on the Future of the Authorization for Use of Military Force
President: Laurie Blank, Emory University School of Law
Motion to be debated: "This House believes that the 2001 AUMF should be repealed."
Speaking in favor of the motion:
Jennifer Daskal, American University Washington College of Law
Speaking against the motion:
Nathan Sales, Syracuse University College of Law
Lunch will be served.
