Comparative Counterterrorism Surveillance and Cooperation

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Channel: The Federalist Society · 2017 · News & Politics

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Today, every bar, restaurant, sidewalk, road and bridge anywhere in the world has become a terrorist target. Attacks are often conducted by lone wolves or small cells. This makes the acquisition and sharing of intelligence by government agencies an urgent priority. Yet nations must find a balance between surveillance and privacy. The panelists have faced these issues at the highest levels of their governments and will share their views.

--Dr. August Hanning, Former State Secretary, The Federal Interior Ministry, Federal Republic of Germany

--Mr. Robert Hannigan, Former Director, Government Communications Headquarters, United Kingdom

--Hon. Michael Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and former United States Attorney General

--Hon. Nathan A. Sales, Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism, United States Department of State

--Moderator: Prof. Jamil N. Jaffer, Adjunct Professor, NSI Founder, and Director, National Security Law & Policy Program, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University

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