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June 19, 2007 - 10:37

Counter-Terror Events and Alerts From Around the World

20 June 2007 London: Anti-war protests are scheduled for 10 AM in Parliament Square. This demonstration is a protest against possible future military actions aimed at Iran.
Peace Strike, the group sponsoring this event, has previously attempted to serve a citizen's arrest warrant on Great on Britain's PM Tony Blair. (Also see 23 June 2007)

22 June 2007 Quebec City: The GUERRE À LA GUERRE coalition has called for the disruption of military ceremonies that are to occur prior to the Afghanistan deployment of the Royal 22nd Regiment of Valcartier. The group has planned "a day of disruptive actions."

23 - 28 June 2007 London: An Anti-war Camp is scheduled to be conducted in Parliament Square. This unauthorized demonstration (no parade/demonstration permit has been obtained) is intended to influence incoming British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The focus of the demonstrations is the Trident nuclear submarine project, the war in Iraq, and the potential for conflict with Iran.

Peace Strike, the group sponsoring this event, has previously attempted to serve a citizen's arrest warrant on Great on Britain's PM Tony Blair. (Also see 20 June 2007). The unauthorized nature of this demonstration will likely produce street disorder as police take enforcement actions.

24 June 2007 Los Angeles: ANSWER is sponsoring a mass march for immigrant rights in Los Angeles. The theme is ". A strong and united movement for immigrant rights will bolster the overall struggle for civil rights and against racism." ANSWER events typically include mass civil disobedience.

27 June - 1 July 2007 Atlanta, GA: The United States Social Forum (USSF) is dedicated to opposing United States policies and actions within the country and abroad. They will be holding a conference in Atlanta to discuss various issues and to build an action calendar for the next year. The Forum includes "anti-imperialism" and anti-war groups. TAM-C analysts expect the USSF to focus attention on the Iraq war through legal demonstrations.

28 June - 3 July 2007 Glen Woods, Scotland: Protests targeting the Faslane Trident nuclear submarine base are scheduled. Billed as a "student camp", it will include protests and direct action.

29 June 2007 Montreal: Anarchy groups will be demonstrating their anger at the CN Railroad and their support of Indian activists who state that the railroad was built a stolen indigenous people's land.

30 June 2007 London: A Gay Pride parade is scheduled to start on Baker Street at 1 PM. This even will end with a rally in Trafalgar Square. Parade organizers expect anti-gay protests along the parade route .

30 June 2007 Leeds, UK: The World Development Movement will be holding a training/educational program at the University of Leeds. The program, aimed at anti-establishment groups from across the world, is entitled "Whose Rules Rule?" Although this is billed as an educational program, TAM-C analysts expect "anti-globalization" protests in the area.

30 June 2007 London: In preparation for protests at August's Climate Action Camp, British ecological activists are conducting a day of Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) training. The training is designed to help the activists prepare for confrontations with police and security personnel. At this time, protest leaders are being asked to use this training opportunity to conduct actual protests in the area of the construction of the International Olympic site that is being prepared for the 2012 Olympics. TAM-C researchers will continue to monitor this in an attempt to confirm that the protests will actually occur and to provide an exact location.

30 June 2007 Multiple Locations: Racist organizations are mourning the death of David Lane, the founder of the militant group, The Order, who died in prison. Racist organizations are attempting to organize a Global Day Of Remembrance And Protest For David Lane. Locations with active "White Nationalist" groups should prepare for protests and counter protests surrounding this event.

6 - 8 July 2007 Iceland: A summer of international dissent and action against infrastructure improvement in Iceland will begin 6 July 2007. These protests are aimed at the improvement of roads and the construction of a power plant that will enable the growth of industry in the island nation.

19 - 23 July 2007 Los Angeles: Animal Rights 2007, the animal rights movement's annual national conference will be taking place in Los Angeles. Speakers include representatives of extremely militant AR organizations − from SHAC (Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty) to SPEAK (the organization currently trying to shut down Oxford University's research lab [currently under construction]).

TAM-C analysts expect street demonstrations throughout this period. However, organizers are planning for demonstrations on 23 July 2007. Likely targets are UCLA's animal research labs.

March 14, 2007 - 20:06

AMU Posts Video, Audio, and Presentations from Emergency Preparedness Conference

AMU has recently posted a great site with audio, video and presentations from their homeland security symposium, The Ripple Effect.

Check it out - www.apus.edu/disaster/presentations

It's in Flash, so you'll need to have the Adobe Flash player to view. If you don't have it, you can download it here.

January 10, 2007 - 07:36

AMU to Host Homeland Security Summit at National Press Club

American Military University (AMU) will host “Homeland Security: The Ripple Effect”, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Feb. 6-7.

The two-day event will be one of the first-ever homeland security conferences to address the needs of outlying communities after a catastrophe.

Confirmed speakers include Hon. Bennie G. Thompson, ranking member of the Committee on ; Lieutenant General Russel Honoré, commander of Joint Task Force Katrina; and FEMA Director, R. David Paulison.


What Will Be Discussed? View agenda.


Conference tracks include:

  • Planning and preparation
  • Training, education, and awareness
  • Command, control, and operations

Sessions will address topics such as:

  • Funding and resources
  • Healthcare systems in outlying communities
  • Transportation and mobility
  • Training, education, and public awareness
  • Local government planning:ensuring continuity after disaster strikes
  • Emergency preparation and response for special populations
  • Food and water safety and emergency response
  • Federal response: policy gaps

For more details, visit www.apus.edu/disaster.

December 1, 2006 - 14:43

Events

Below is a list of expos, meetings, courses and symposiums related to homeland security.

Dec 18: National Press Club Event with White House Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend on “Preparing for a Pandemic: The National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza.” National Press club, 529 14th St NW, 10am.
Dec 18: CSI Event. “Avian and Pandemic Influenza: Bamako Conference Briefing.” 1800 K St NW, 2pm.
Dec 19: CSIS event with DHS Asst. Secretary Stewart Baker on “Terrorist Screening and Privacy Issues.” 1800 K St NW, 11am.
Dec 19: National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee Meeting 1615 H St, NW, 1pm.
Dec 20: Washington Foreign Press Center briefing with DHS Acting Asst. Sec. for International Affairs Paul Rosenzweig on ”Review of 2006 for the Department of Homeland Security and Priorities for 2007.” 14th and F St NW, 4pm.
Feb 6 - 7: Homeland Security Symposium:The Ripple Effect will be one of the first-ever homeland security conferences to address the needs of outlying communities after a catastrophe. It's set for Feb. 6-7 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Speakers include Hon. Bennie G. Thompson, Lieutenant General Russel Honoré, and other senior officials. For more details, visit www.apus.edu/disaster.
Mar 15 - 26, 2007: Galillee College in Israel, will offer its International Seminar on . Since its establishment in 1987, Galillee College has offered management training and capacity building seminars to senior officials and decision makers from around the globe. The two-week national security program includes analysis of basic national security issues and potential international and regional conflicts. A key issue will be the application of resources in peace and war in order to strengthen national security. Israeli and Middle East regional security affairs will be considered within the context of global politics. The next session will occur March 15-26. Current American Military University and American Public University students may receive a tuition scholarship. Act now to secure your spot. Click here to learn more.

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