15th Anniversary of 9/11

15th Anniversary of 9/11

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 have had a profound impact on the global political landscape. Several Concordia experts are available to analyze the enduring effects of 9/11 from various points of view. Certain experts are available in both French and English.

Radicalization and religious violence:

• André Gagné, associate professor in the Department of Theological Studies, can comment on the perception and interest that have developed concerning radicalization, jihadism and religious violence in general since 9/11.
  514-999-4188
  Andre.Gagne@concordia.ca

U.S. politics and policy decisions:

• Graham Dodds, professor in the Department of Political Science, can comment on the United States' domestic policy, U.S. border issues, and the effect of 9/11 on ensuing presidencies.
  514-848-2424, ext. 5605
  g.dodds@concordia.ca

Foreign policy:

• Henri Habib, distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Political Science, will shed light on international relationships and analyze the enduring impact of 9/11 globally with a particular focus on the Arab world.
  613-824-7870
  henri.habib@sympatico.ca
  English/French

Aviation and airport security:

• Claude Martel, an aviation crisis management expert, can comment on the impact 9/11 and other terrorist acts have had on the aviation industry and airport security.
  514-848-2424, ext. 8650
  claude@education.concordia.ca

International security:

• Julian Schofield, professor in the Department of Political Science, can comment on war, militarization, national security and arms control, as well as the relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  514-848-2424, ext. 2135
  julian.schofield@sympatico.ca

Immigration and international relations:

• Chedly Belkhodja, principal and professor in the School of Community and Public Affairs, can analyze the impact of the tragedy on immigration patterns and policies as well as relations between nations across the globe.
  514-848-2424, ext. 2576
  chedly.belkhodja@concordia.ca
  English/French

Being Muslim in the wake of 9/11:

• Yasmin Jiwani, professor in the Department of Communication Studies, can analyze the impact of the September 11 attacks on Muslims, particularly those living in the West.
  514-848-2424, ext. 2583
  yasmin.jiwani@gmail.com

Human Rights:

• Kyle Matthews, senior deputy director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia, will discuss fear surrounding terrorism and its impact on human rights globally.
  514-975-8160
  kyle.matthews@concordia.ca
  English/French

Media post-9/11:

• Brian Gabrial, chair and associate professor in the Department of Journalism, can discuss the ways in which 9/11, and terrorism in general, changed television coverage of news and politics in the Middle East.
  514-848-2424, ext. 2468
  brian.gabrial@concordia.ca