Sanderson returns to PT Library to discuss ISIS and al-Qaeda
Oct. 19
Talk on ISIS and al-Qaeda
Peters Township Public Library, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, will host “ISIS and al-Qaeda: Degraded, But Still Deadly,” with featured speaker Thomas Sanderson. The event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the library.
Defeating ISIS has become a key election issue. Just over two years ago, the terrorist organization, which originated from al-Qaeda, was virtually unknown. In June 2014, ISIS announced the establishment of a new caliphate stretching across much of Iraq and Syria. Since then, ISIS has shocked the world with its brutality, discipline and organization.
While ISIS and al-Qaeda both suffered serious setbacks in 2016, they remain lethal. What is their strategy? How should they be defeated?
Sanderson directs the CSIS Transnational Threats Project, where he investigates terrorism, transnational crime, global trends and intelligence issues. He has conducted field research in more than 60 countries, engaging a variety of sources, including journalists, terrorists, traffickers, foreign intelligence officials, business leaders, nongovernmental organizations, clergy and academia.
McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 is providing support for the 2016-2017 International Program Series.
Register to attend by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430 ext. 1.