Jebsen Center's Countering Terrorism in Africa Through Human Security Solutions Conference, February 28-29, 2008

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On February 28 and 29, 2008, the Jebsen Center for Counter-Terrorism Studies presented a two-day conference, "Countering Terrorism in Africa through Human Security Solutions." The conference-which was co-sponsored by the Fletcher Institute for Human Security, the Feinstein International Center at Tufts University, and the Conflict and Human Security Studies Program at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point featured three panels highlighting the complex political, development, and security environment in Africa and its implications for international policymakers. To learn more about the speakers and the schedule presented at the "Countering Terrorism in Africa through Human Security Solutions" conference please visit http://fletcher.tufts.edu/AfricaConference.

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Conference Report

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