Videos

A panel discussion was held on the threat of terrorist activity during the upcoming presidential transition period. The 9/11 Commission had concluded that democracies become especially vulne…

James Carafano moderated an author panel discussion on the topic “civilians in the path of war.” After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. John Glu…

Foreign Policy In Focus Co-Director John Gershman and Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow James Carafano talked about the September 11 Commission’s findings and recommendations. They …

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on “Balancing Privacy and Security: The Privacy Implications of Government Data Mining Programs.” Witnesses testified about counterterrorism pr…

Mr. Carafano talked about the Iraq Study Group report to be released December 6 and its impact on the Bush administration’s Iraq policy. He served on a panel that advised the Iraq Study Grou…

Secretary Chertoff addressed the audience about the reality of terrorism and the need for vigilance. He reflected on the popularity of the series “24,” saying that one of its most intriguing…

Stephen Duncan talked about his book, A War of a Different Kind: Military Force and America’s Search for Homeland Security, published by the United States Naval Institute. The author, a form…

Undersecretary Levey spoke about components for fighting and winning the financial efforts to combat terrorism. He talked about the way terrorism networks raised money and ways the Treasury …

An oversight hearing was held to identify steps the Departments of State and Homeland Security have made since 9/11 to address gaps and vulnerabilities in the visa process. The first panel o…

The Heritage Foundation hosted a panel discussion on “The Military’s Role in Disasters: What’s the Right Answer?” Participants discussed the efficacy of the Posse Comitatus Law that prohib…

Lieutenant General Helmly spoke to journalists about the future of the Army Reserve and the role of reserve soldiers in combating terrorism. He used charts and graphs to present past data an…

Mr. Carafano talked about rescue and relief efforts in New Orleans, federal and congressional response to Hurricane Katrina, and flooding in the city. While he felt that the system could be …

James Carafano of the Heritage Institute, and the author of Homeland Security, talked about the military’s plans for responses to potential terrorist attacks and implications for homeland se…

Former Colonel Carafano talked about reconstruction efforts in Iraq, including the kinds of construction and costs. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.

The participants discussed a bipartisan joint CSIS-Heritage Foundation report on the challenges facing the Homeland Security Department. The report represents the conclusions of a task force…

Officials spoke about the quadrennial defense review, military transformation to meet emerging threats, the use of technology and improved weapons systems, and lessons from operations in Afg…

James Carafano, Senior Defense Research Fellow for the Heritage Foundation, discussed recommendations made by the September 11 Commission and fielded audience telephone calls, faxes, and e…

Witnesses testified about intelligence failures surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S., recommendations contained in the final report of the September 11 Commission…

Dr. Carafano moderated a discussion about national security and foreign students. The panelists discussed ways in which to maintain security while enabling a free flow of ideas. They spoke a…

Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation James Carafano spoke about his recent report What the 9/11 Commission’s Report Should Contain: Four Recommendations for Making America Safe…