Dr. Bernard I. Finel is the author of the first analysis that set forth 10 metrics by which to measure U.S. progress in the so-called war on terror. 

Six months after the release of this groundbreaking report, Are We Winning?  Measuring Progress in the Struggle Against Violent Jihadism [1], Dr. Finel looked at changes in these metrics and what they mean for U.S. counter-terrorism policy.  He found a metastasizing jihadist threat, a continuing increase in Islamist terrorist incidents around the world, and a largely tone-deaf U.S. policy response due largely to a preoccupation with the apparent success of the Iraq surge strategy.

During this online event, Dr. Finel will explore the contrast between the drop in violence in Iraq and the increase in worldwide jihadist activity over the same timeframe, and outline some developments that may provide opportunities for the U.S. to refocus its counter-terrorism strategy on the growing threat outside of Iraq.

Dr. Bernard I. Finel is a Senior Fellow at the American Security Project and a former professor of military strategy at the U.S. National War College.

Listen to a replay of the event here [2].