Jihadism After the Caliphate: A Joint GWUPOE-FFI Discussion

Following the loss of most of its territorial control in Iraq and Syria, many leaders declared that the Islamic State was defeated. Yet, more than one year later, the group is still active in its core area, and increased its activities in other conflict-torn countries, such as Afghanistan and the Philippines. Meanwhile, al Qaeda shows signs of resurgence and is potentially poised to retake its role at the helm of the global jihadist movement. More broadly, jihadist ideology continues to inspire various groups and isolated individuals throughout the world.

To discuss these and related issues, the Program on Extremism at the George Washington University, in cooperation with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), and with the support of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pleased to invite you to attend a panel discussion on the future of jihadism.

Following introductory remarks by Ambassador Kåre R. Aas, the Norwegian Ambassador to the United States, Program on Extremism Senior Research Fellow Haroro J. Ingram will moderate a panel discussion on the future of the transnational jihadi movement. Panelists will include:
  • Anne Stenersen, Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment and author of Al-Qaida in Afghanistan
  • Thomas Hegghammer, Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment and author of Jihad in Saudi Arabia: Violence and Pan-Islamism since 1979
  • Cole Bunzel, Fellow at the Program on Extremism and Research Fellow in Islamic Law and Civilization at Yale Law School

To register for the event, please click here .

Event Information
January 25, 2019
10:00AM-11:30AM
 
 
Jacob Burns Moot Court Room
George Washington University School of Law (1st floor)
2000 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
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