How to Stop Terrorism

CFR's Farah Pandith joins James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon to examine President Donald J. Trump's options on countering violent extremism.

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  • James M. Lindsay
    Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy and Director of Fellowship Affairs
  • Robert McMahon
    Managing Editor
  • Farah Pandith
    Senior Fellow

Show Notes

CFR's Farah Pandith joins James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon to examine President Donald J. Trump's options on countering violent extremism.

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