New Study Group on the Economics of Security in a Post-9/11 World

We invite you to a presentation by Rachel Stohl, Senior Analyst, Center for Defense Information, on the themes of her recent study (co-edited with Tamar Gabelnick): "Challenging Conventional Wisdom: Debunking the Myths and Exposing the Risks of Arms Export Reform" (to read the introduction and conclusion in advance go to: www.cdi.org)

WHERE: 66 FIFTH AVENUE, ROOM 720
(between 12th and 13th Streets)

WHEN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2:30 TO 4 P.M.
(coffee and tea available starting at 2 p.m., refreshments afterward)

RSVP TO: Frida Berrigan, berrigaf@newschool.edu

Co-sponsored by: The Graduate Program in International Affairs (GPIA) and the World Policy Institute at New School University (NSU), David Gold and William D. Hartung, Convenors

Come to the second meeting of our new study group on the economics of security in a post-9/11 world to hear Rachel Stohl present the findings of her recent report, which was developed in response to a number reports and recommendations emanating from the arms/aerospace industry and established Washington think tanks arguing for a relaxation of arms export controls in the name of promoting global partnerships in the defense sector. Rachel's presentation will summarize the main findings from her report, which drew on the input of fifteen contributing authors with years of experience dealing with arms export policy issues in the executive branch, Congress, non-profit think tanks, and academia. With a new arms export policy directive currently working it's way through the Bush administration, this topic could not be more timely.