Their opinions are their own, and do not reflect the Institute's position. The non-partisan nature of the Institute precludes us from taking an advocacy role. While the recent terrorist bombings in East Africa and Northern Ireland are fresh in our minds, the purpose of this meeting transcends these particular tragedies. The presenters will address the universal issues and processes that can help us better understand and react appropriately to events of this kind. They draw on the knowledge gained from dealing with terrorists over the years to extract lessons that can instruct policy today.
Audience member addresses the panel.
Highlights. . . Click on photo for biography. In a place like Ireland words count for a great deal. We don't speak about terrorists anymore, we speak about paramilitaries. That's very important in terms of the conflict, the length of the conflict, and where the conflict stands at any given time.