Steve Emerson September 25, 2006

Founder and Executive Director, The Investigative Project;
National Security Expert and Government Advisor
Author, American Jihad

JIHAD, THE MEDIA AND NATIONAL SECURITY: FINDING A BALANCE

Tension between government and the media has reached an alarming level, with journalists pushing for transparency while the Bush administration pursues a tight-lipped security policy. As a leading terrorism expert who consults with both the media and the U.S. government, Emerson has a front-row seat to this battle over disclosure. He will speak on how to preserve both our right to information and our national security.

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