A panel talks about terrorist threats during times of political transition. The Heritage Foundation program, “The Post-Bush Transition Period: What Is the Terrorist Threat?” was held at the National Press Club.

Under Sec. of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs James Glassman conducts a briefing at the State Department on diplomatic programs used to combat violent extremism, reduce threats to America, and promote freedom across the globe.

General Victor Renuart, commander of the North American Aerospace Command and U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) talked about the impact of the 21st century security challenges on the mission and structure of NORTHCOM.

Alexander Their, U.S. Institute of Peace, Afghanistan/Pakistan Analyst, discusses how turmoil in Afghanistan and Pakistan is interferring with efforts to stop cross-border terrorist activity.

What steps should the next administration take to combat Al Qaeda? The New American Foundation hosts Al Qaeda 3.0, a day-long conference examining the future of the war on terror. Panelists include fmr. Bush admin. Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend.

Freelance Journalist Doug Grindle was recently embedded with the U.S. Marines in northeastern Afghanistan, about an hour and a half north of Kabul. He went with U.S. and Afghan troops to a village on a medical mission.

Michelle Van Cleave, Former U.S. National Counterintelligence Executive (2003-06), discusses a Project on National Security Reform report showing that the U.S. Government counterintelligence capabilities are failing. | Van Cleave's Report

The National Interest Magazine hosts former Iraqi Weapons Inspector David Kay to discuss the extent of the Iranian nuclear threat. Kay, who led inspections in both Gulf Wars, argues that Iran is "80 percent of the way to a functioning nuclear weapon."

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks to students at the National Defense University, as part of the university’s Distinguished Lecture Program. During his remarks, Sec. Gates discusses the 2008 National Defense Strategy.

The Project on Nat'l Security Reform holds a panel discussion of recommended reforms for consideration by the next administration. PNSR is funded by Congress, foundations and corporations to carry out a comprehensive examination of the U.S. national security system.