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On September 24, 2014, the Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies at The Institute of World Politics held a lecture entitled "Anti-Communism and Counterintelligence: Poland, 1918-1944" as part of its series on the Intermarium region.

Dr. Karol Sacewicz spoke about "The Home Army and the Soviets: Polish strategic planning, 1941-1944," followed by Dr. Tomasz Gajownik, who discussed "A Spy Joust: Poland and Lithuania in the interwar period."

Dr.Karol Sacewicz and Dr. Tomasz Gajownik are scholars affiliated with the Department of History and International Relations at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.

On September 24, 2014, the Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies at The Institute of World Politics held a lecture entitled "Anti-Communism and Counterintelligence: Poland, 1918-1944" as part of its series on the Intermarium region.

Dr. Karol Sacewicz spoke about "The Home Army and the Soviets: Polish strategic planning, 1941-1944," followed by Dr. Tomasz Gajownik, who discussed "A Spy Joust: Poland and Lithuania in the interwar period."

Dr.Karol Sacewicz and Dr. Tomasz Gajownik are scholars affiliated with the Department of History and International Relations at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.

On September 24, 2014, the Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies at The Institute of World Politics held a lecture entitled "Anti-Communism and Counterintelligence: Poland, 1918-1944" as part of its series on the Intermarium region.

Dr. Karol Sacewicz spoke about "The Home Army and the Soviets: Polish strategic planning, 1941-1944," followed by Dr. Tomasz Gajownik, who discussed "A Spy Joust: Poland and Lithuania in the interwar period."

Dr.Karol Sacewicz and Dr. Tomasz Gajownik are scholars affiliated with the Department of History and International Relations at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.

On September 18, 2014, Chuck Tobin, President of AT-RISK International, gave a presentation entitled "Threat Assessments: Managing the Threat of Terrorism, Espionage and Violence," sponsored by the Career Services Office at The Institute of World Politics.

His remarks focused on threat assessment with regards to human behavior and potential for violence. Mr. Tobin used examples for cases of stalking and workplace violence to show how AT-RISK International studies an individual's background and potential for future violence. By taking a proactive approach to identify and assess a subject, dangerous confrontations can be resolved.

AT-RISK International determines an individual's potential for future violence and unwanted actions through an investigation which includes background information of an individual, surveillance previous to and post termination, and interviews of colleagues. During the background investigation, investigators look for "triggers." An example given of a trigger was rejection. In many stalking cases, the individual being stalked had rejected the stalker. This rejection could lead to a violent incident and needs to be taken into account during the risk assessment.

Mr. Tobin indicated that many individuals present warning signs before an incident. The investigations identify and analyze these warning signs so that action can be taken before something happens. Mr. Tobin stressed the importance of having a multidisciplinary environment during a risk assessment. The assessment should include psychologists, behavioral analysts, security experts and many more to get an accurate assessment. Mr. Tobin stated that we "can not predict violence" but we must anticipate and be prepared for risks.

Kerri Hagstrom

On September 18, 2014, Chuck Tobin, President of AT-RISK International, gave a presentation entitled "Threat Assessments: Managing the Threat of Terrorism, Espionage and Violence," sponsored by the Career Services Office at The Institute of World Politics.

His remarks focused on threat assessment with regards to human behavior and potential for violence. Mr. Tobin used examples for cases of stalking and workplace violence to show how AT-RISK International studies an individual's background and potential for future violence. By taking a proactive approach to identify and assess a subject, dangerous confrontations can be resolved.

AT-RISK International determines an individual's potential for future violence and unwanted actions through an investigation which includes background information of an individual, surveillance previous to and post termination, and interviews of colleagues. During the background investigation, investigators look for "triggers." An example given of a trigger was rejection. In many stalking cases, the individual being stalked had rejected the stalker. This rejection could lead to a violent incident and needs to be taken into account during the risk assessment.

Mr. Tobin indicated that many individuals present warning signs before an incident. The investigations identify and analyze these warning signs so that action can be taken before something happens. Mr. Tobin stressed the importance of having a multidisciplinary environment during a risk assessment. The assessment should include psychologists, behavioral analysts, security experts and many more to get an accurate assessment. Mr. Tobin stated that we "can not predict violence" but we must anticipate and be prepared for risks.

Kerri Hagstrom

On September 18, 2014, Chuck Tobin, President of AT-RISK International, gave a presentation entitled "Threat Assessments: Managing the Threat of Terrorism, Espionage and Violence," sponsored by the Career Services Office at The Institute of World Politics.

His remarks focused on threat assessment with regards to human behavior and potential for violence. Mr. Tobin used examples for cases of stalking and workplace violence to show how AT-RISK International studies an individual's background and potential for future violence. By taking a proactive approach to identify and assess a subject, dangerous confrontations can be resolved.

AT-RISK International determines an individual's potential for future violence and unwanted actions through an investigation which includes background information of an individual, surveillance previous to and post termination, and interviews of colleagues. During the background investigation, investigators look for "triggers." An example given of a trigger was rejection. In many stalking cases, the individual being stalked had rejected the stalker. This rejection could lead to a violent incident and needs to be taken into account during the risk assessment.

Mr. Tobin indicated that many individuals present warning signs before an incident. The investigations identify and analyze these warning signs so that action can be taken before something happens. Mr. Tobin stressed the importance of having a multidisciplinary environment during a risk assessment. The assessment should include psychologists, behavioral analysts, security experts and many more to get an accurate assessment. Mr. Tobin stated that we "can not predict violence" but we must anticipate and be prepared for risks.

Kerri Hagstrom

On September 18, 2014, Chuck Tobin, President of AT-RISK International, gave a presentation entitled "Threat Assessments: Managing the Threat of Terrorism, Espionage and Violence," sponsored by the Career Services Office at The Institute of World Politics.

His remarks focused on threat assessment with regards to human behavior and potential for violence. Mr. Tobin used examples for cases of stalking and workplace violence to show how AT-RISK International studies an individual's background and potential for future violence. By taking a proactive approach to identify and assess a subject, dangerous confrontations can be resolved.

AT-RISK International determines an individual's potential for future violence and unwanted actions through an investigation which includes background information of an individual, surveillance previous to and post termination, and interviews of colleagues. During the background investigation, investigators look for "triggers." An example given of a trigger was rejection. In many stalking cases, the individual being stalked had rejected the stalker. This rejection could lead to a violent incident and needs to be taken into account during the risk assessment.

Mr. Tobin indicated that many individuals present warning signs before an incident. The investigations identify and analyze these warning signs so that action can be taken before something happens. Mr. Tobin stressed the importance of having a multidisciplinary environment during a risk assessment. The assessment should include psychologists, behavioral analysts, security experts and many more to get an accurate assessment. Mr. Tobin stated that we "can not predict violence" but we must anticipate and be prepared for risks.

Kerri Hagstrom

On September 18, 2014, Chuck Tobin, President of AT-RISK International, gave a presentation entitled "Threat Assessments: Managing the Threat of Terrorism, Espionage and Violence," sponsored by the Career Services Office at The Institute of World Politics.

His remarks focused on threat assessment with regards to human behavior and potential for violence. Mr. Tobin used examples for cases of stalking and workplace violence to show how AT-RISK International studies an individual's background and potential for future violence. By taking a proactive approach to identify and assess a subject, dangerous confrontations can be resolved.

AT-RISK International determines an individual's potential for future violence and unwanted actions through an investigation which includes background information of an individual, surveillance previous to and post termination, and interviews of colleagues. During the background investigation, investigators look for "triggers." An example given of a trigger was rejection. In many stalking cases, the individual being stalked had rejected the stalker. This rejection could lead to a violent incident and needs to be taken into account during the risk assessment.

Mr. Tobin indicated that many individuals present warning signs before an incident. The investigations identify and analyze these warning signs so that action can be taken before something happens. Mr. Tobin stressed the importance of having a multidisciplinary environment during a risk assessment. The assessment should include psychologists, behavioral analysts, security experts and many more to get an accurate assessment. Mr. Tobin stated that we "can not predict violence" but we must anticipate and be prepared for risks.

Kerri Hagstrom

Prof. Paul Goble delivered a lecture on the topic of "Natalie Grant and the Critical Importance of Understanding Disinformation" at The Institute of World Politics on September 17, 2014.

Paul A. Goble was formerly Senior Advisor to the Director, Voice of America and currently serves as an adjunct professor at The Institute of World Politics.

This lecture was sponsored by IWP's Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies.

Prof. Paul Goble delivered a lecture on the topic of "Natalie Grant and the Critical Importance of Understanding Disinformation" at The Institute of World Politics on September 17, 2014.

Paul A. Goble was formerly Senior Advisor to the Director, Voice of America and currently serves as an adjunct professor at The Institute of World Politics.

This lecture was sponsored by IWP's Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies.