Politics and Government

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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Published

May 31, 2017

Hosts

James M. LindsayCFR Expert
Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy
Robert McMahonCFR Expert
Managing Editor
Farah PandithCFR Expert
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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