Right of Boom: The Aftermath of Nuclear Terrorism

About the Event

A nuclear weapon explodes in a major American city and no one can prove who is responsible. The devastation is horrifying, but even more alarming is the limited options available for the United States government to respond. What happens next? In Right of Boom, national security specialist Benjamin Schwartz looks at what could happen after a nuclear explosion takes place in the United States, the event that Presidents Obama and Bush, have acknowledged as the greatest single national security threat we face. Hypothesizing an explosion in downtown Washington, D.C., Schwartz maps out the likely ramifications while going deep into history to explore the limited range of options available to a Commander in Chief. Drawing from his experience as an analyst at the Departments of Defense, State, and Energy, Schwartz offers a panoramic view of a terrifying reality.

Registration

This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.
Dinner immediately following for FPRI Members at the $1000 Level
(Must RSVP by Thursday, February 26, 2015 to be eligible)
Please RSVP to events@fpri.org or (215) 732-3774 x 200

For more information contact 215 732 3774, ext 200 or events@fpri.org.

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