Dr. David Backer, Research Director, Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM) and Research Professor, UMD School of Public Policy. Registration for this event is not required but is appreciated (for planning purposes). 

Dr. Elnigar Iltebir is a Professional Staff Member at the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Dr. Susan Bryant is a COL (ret) US Army and the Executive Director of Strategic Education International