Countering Violent Extremism
Former intelligence analysts Muhammad Fraser-Rahim and Yaya Fanusie took part in a discussion on countering violent extremism by exploring the de-radicalization of the Nation of Islam…
298 viewsFormer intelligence analysts Muhammad Fraser-Rahim and Yaya Fanusie took part in a discussion on countering violent extremism by exploring the de-radicalization of the Nation of Islam…
298 viewsNew America’s Open Technology Institute hosted a discussion on Facebook’s data and privacy practices following allegations that U.K. firm Cambridge Analytica misused miliions of Facebook…
575 viewsNew America hosted a conversation on the auto industry’s use of wireless technology to improve the safety of drivers on U.S. roadways. Panelists debated the use of public airwaves for…
220 viewsArizona State University and New America hosted a discussion on the future of war with national security and military experts. In the first portion, Retired Lieutenant General Robert…
274 viewsA panel of academics talked about the impact of public policy on race relations in the U.S. More specifically the discussion focused on the question of whether the solidarity of African…
215 viewsActivists and academics talked about the role men can play in the #MeToo Movement. The panelists also discussed ways women can engage men in conversation about changing behavior that leads…
499 viewsNew America held panel discussion on the criminal justice system, focusing on mass incarceration, rehabilitation, and recommendations for change. Speakers included a former convict who…
214 viewsFred Kaplan talked about his book, Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War, about the past and future of cyber warfare and its origins in the United States.
1,216 viewsThe authors of a New America report on recruitment for terrorist groups such as ISIS and al-Qaeda talked about the results of their research. They found that economic inequality and lack of…
118 viewsAndrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson talked about their book Machine, Platform, Crowd: Harnessing Our Digital Future, in which they explore how machines can be beneficial to America’s…
876 viewsPanelists assessed counterterrorism strategies since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. They compared and contrasted the counterterrorism policies of the Trump and Obama…
244 viewsPanelists talked about ways to improve workforce diversity in the cybersecurity industry. Speakers included cybersecurity experts, business leaders, and former intelligence agency…
427 viewsScott Hartley talked about his book The Fuzzy and the Techie: Why the Liberal Arts Will Rule the Digital World, in which he looks at the cultural divide in the tech industry. In his book,…
669 viewsNew America held a discussion titled “Black Politics in Trump’s America” examining strategies black leaders could use to exert pressure on elected officials and policy makers.
836 viewsAfghanistan Ambassador to the U.S. Hamdullah Mohib discussed the relationship between the U.S. and Afghanistan. Ambassador Mohib’s said that the country’s top priorities included rooting…
259 viewsNational security and terrorism experts discussed how news and social media shape public reaction to terrorism at an event hosted by New America. Panelists discussed a report that examined…
478 viewsTwo panels of industry and government officials talked about the effects of technology and the sharing economy on the concept of ownership. They also discussed security and privacy…
364 viewsTerrorism expert Petter Nesser talked about the rise of terrorism in Europe. His remarks were based on research included in his new book, Islamist Terrorism in Europe. Mr. Nesser said most…
477 viewsDouglas Rushkoff talked about his book, Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus: How Growth Became the Enemy of Prosperity, about how Americans can build upon the digital economy by altering the…
1,014 viewsHigher education leaders and scholars talked about a New America recently-issued report that calls for the elimination of federal student aid programs and proposes directing federal funding…
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