Center for a New American Security

CNAS Hosts Counterstrike Book Launch

Washington, September 8, 2011 — The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) will host the book launch for Counterstrike: The Untold Story of America's Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda by acclaimed New York Times national security reporters and former CNAS Writers in Residence Eric Schmitt and Thom Shanker tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Willard Hotel.

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) will host the book launch for Counterstrike: The Untold Story of America's Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda by acclaimed New York Times national security reporters and former CNAS Writers in Residence Eric Schmitt and Thom Shanker tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Willard Hotel. The discussion, led by Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep, will offer an insider’s look at how the U.S. government has adapted its strategy for fighting terrorism in the decade since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 

Join the conversation with @CNASdc on Twitter using #counterstrike.

Date & Time

Thursday, September 8, 2011

5:00 p.m.: Camera pre-set

5:30-6:00 p.m.: Guest registration

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Moderated discussion followed by Q&A with the audience

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Book signing cocktail reception

Location

Willard Intercontinental Hotel's Grand Ballroom

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20004 

CNAS in the News

• Watch the newest episodes of Command Post, a video series from CNAS and TIME, with special 9/11 anniversary coverage: "Did the U.S. Overreact to 9/11?" and "How Has U.S. National Security Changed Since 9/11?"
• Read exclusive commentary by CNAS Senior Fellow Robert D. Kaplan, "The 9/11 Decade."
• Get an insider scoop with Counterstrike authors Eric Schmitt and Thom Shanker on CNAS blog Abu Muqawama. 

Join the Conversation

• Join the conversation with @CNASdc on Twitter. Use #counterstrike for tonight's event.
• Stay up-to-date with CNAS online at www.cnas.org, Facebook, YouTube, iTunes and RSS.
• Engage with Andrew Exum on Abu Muqawama, the Natural Security team, and Tom Ricks on The Best Defense. 

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The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is an independent and nonpartisan research institution that develops strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. CNAS leads efforts to help inform and prepare the national security leaders of today and tomorrow.