The lecture is open to the public and followed by a complementary drinks
reception.<p>This lecture is part of the 'Israel: Historical, Political and Social Aspects' lecture series. For more information please visit www.ihps-oxford.co.uk/events.php
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) MEIR ELRAN is a Senior Research Fellow Institute for
National Security Studies (Israel), where he directs the 'Homeland
Security Program' and is Co-Director of the 'Israeli Society and
National Security Program'. He is a former Deputy Director of Military
Intelligence, Israel Defense Forces.
Professor PATRICIA LONGSTAFF is the David Levidow Professor of
Communication Law and Policy at Syracuse University and specialises in
the business and public policy issues affecting the communications
industry in the United States and internationally. Her most recent work
there involves the role of communications in the resilience of local
populations who suffer a "surprise" such as a terrorist attack or
natural disaster.<p>