India-U.S. Workshop on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism
A National Institute for Advanced Studies - National Academy of Sciences Joint Workshop
Final Agenda
FEBRUARY 3, 2014 | |
9:30 – 9:45 |
Welcome and Introductions
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9:45 – 10:15 |
Keynote Address: The Realities of Terrorism in India
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10:15 – 11:00 |
Discussion
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11:00 – 11:20 | Coffee Break |
Session I | Conceptual Approaches to Countering Terrorism Session Chair: R. Narasimha |
11:20 – 11:40 |
Systems Approaches to Countering Terrorism
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11:40 – 12:00 |
Indian Response Regarding a Systems Approach to Countering Terrorism
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12:00 – 12:45 | Discussion |
12:45 – 1:45 | Lunch |
Session II | Security at Chemical Facilities Session Chair: John Holmes |
1:45 – 2:05 |
Securing Chemical Facilities: Recent American Experiences and Lessons Learned
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2:05 – 2:25 |
Preventing Chemical Incidents – Accidental or Intentional – Current Issues and Possible Solutions
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2:25 – 3:15 | Discussion |
3:15 – 3:30 | Coffee Break |
Session III | Agricultural and Food Security Session Chair: A. K. Sinha |
3:30 – 3:50 |
Recent Indian and American Experiences in Cooperating on Food Security
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3:50 – 4:10 |
Securing Plants, Animals, and Crops in India
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4:10 – 5:00 | Discussion |
5:00 – 5:30 | Coffee Break |
Session IV | Technical Aspects of Civilian Nuclear Material Security Session Chair: R. B. Grover |
5:30 – 5:45 |
Introductory Remarks
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5:45 – 6:00 |
Release of Recent Report: Summary of India-U.S. Workshop on Technical Aspects of Nuclear Material Security
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6:00 – 6:30 |
Overview of Summary of India-U.S. Workshop on Technical Aspects of Nuclear Material Security
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6:30 – 6:45 |
Potential Areas of Cooperation Arising from the Nuclear Material Security Workshop
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6:45 – 7:00 | Discussion |
7:00 | Adjourn |
FEBRUARY 4, 2014 | |
Session V | Global Health Security and Strengthening Public Health Infrastructures Session Chair: Norman Augustine |
9:30 – 9:50 |
The Anthrax Letters: Lessons for Leaders
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9:50 – 10:10 |
Global Health Security in India: India’s Experience with H1N1
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10:10 – 11:00 | Discussion |
11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break |
Session VI | Emergency Management and Response: All Hazards Approach Session Chair: Nancy Jo Nichols |
11:15 – 11:35 |
Indian Experience during the Recent Himalayan Tsunami
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11:35 – 11:55 |
American Experiences during Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy
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11:55 – 12:45 | Discussion |
12:45 – 1:30 | Lunch |
Session VII | Protecting Critical Infrastructure Session Chair: Nancy Jackson |
1:30 – 1:50 |
Enhancing the Security of India’s Critical Infrastructure: Aviation Security
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1:50 – 2:10 |
Recent Experience with Averted Power Failure in Silicon Valley
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2:10 – 2:30 |
A Practical Approach to Infrastructure Protection: Lessons from the Field
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2:30 – 3:15 | Discussion |
3:15 – 3:30 | Coffee Break |
Session VIII | Cybersecurity in its Complexity Session Chair: N. Balakrishnan |
3:30 – 3:50 |
Understanding Cybersecurity and Related Challenges
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3:50 – 4:10 |
Cybersecurity Challenges in India
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4:10 – 5:15 | Discussion |
5:15 – 5:30 | Coffee Break |
5:45 – 6:30 | Screening of Terror in Mumbai |
6:30 – 8:00 | Dinner at NIAS |
FEBRUARY 5, 2014 | |
Session IX | Case Studies from India and the United States Session Chair: Byron Gardner |
9:00 – 9:30 |
Experiences of Science and Technology to Counter Terrorism: Incidents in India
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9:30 – 10:30 | Screening of Manhunt. Boston Bombers. Technology’s Role in Catching the Marathon Bombing Suspects |
11:05 – 11:25 |
The Boston Marathon Attacks
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11:25 – 11:50 | Discussion |
Session X | The Challenges of Conventional Terrorism Session Chair: S. Gopal |
11:50 – 12:10 |
Technologies for Countering Terrorism
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12:10 – 12:30 |
Developing Comprehensive Training for Future Explosives Experts
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12:30 – 1:00 | Discussion |
1:00 – 1:45 | Lunch |
Session XI | Forensics Capabilities during Response Phases, Attribution and Perpetrator Prosecution Session Chair: Keshav Kumar |
1:45 – 2:05 |
The Development of Forensics Capabilities in India
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2:05 – 2:25 |
Overview of Forensics and Capability Needs in the United States
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2:25 – 2:45 | Discussion |
2:45 – 3:00 | Coffee Break |
Session XII | General Discussion and Suggested Future Actions Session Co-Chair: Stephen P. Cohen Session Co-Chair: Gen. Sundaram |
3:00 – 3:30 | Additional Comments and Suggestion |
3:30 – 3:45 |
Closing Remarks
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3:45 | Adjourn |
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