On May 27, 2009, the George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) held a forum featuring John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, and Randy Beardsworth and Dr. Michele Malvesti, the co-chairs of Presidential Study Directive-1 (PSD-1): Organizing for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. Their remarks expanded upon President Obama's statement on the outcome of the review, which called for a new White House organization for homeland security and counterterrorism. Issued by President Obama on February 23, 2009, PSD-1 directs the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism to "lead an interagency review of ways to reform the White House organization for counter-terrorism and homeland security in order to strengthen the government's ability to craft and implement sound policies designed to keep our country secure and our citizens safe." (more)
           

The Homeland Security Policy Institute's Policy and Research Forum series is designed to spotlight cutting-edge policy solutions and innovative strategies to some of the most pressing national and international concerns. The forum features leading officials, practitioners and thinkers in a systematic way designed to better highlight their work and promote a dialogue on effective solutions to current issues.