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Bioterrorism: Myth or Reality?Some call it the greatest threat America will face in the 21st century; others say it is grossly over-hyped. Who is right? What priority should America place on biodefense? Will a biodefense program better prepare America for the public health and medical challenges of the 21st century, or will it divert valuable resources? Colonel Larsen, the former Chairman of the Department of Military Strategy and Operations at the National War College says, “In the 21st century, public health will be as important to national security as the Department of Defense was in the 20th century. Research and development for new vaccines and treatments are perhaps more important today than R&D for new weapons systems in the Pentagon.”
Our Own Worst EnemyIn this program, based on his upcoming book of the same name, Colonel Larsen explains why government (and sometimes, corporate) over-reactions to 9-11 may be a greater threat to the American economy than al Qaeda. What are the real threats, and what is the hype? What are the challenges and opportunities for corporations in this new security environment? With the common sense of an Indiana corn farmer, the insights from more than a decade of study in homeland security, combined with an entertaining delivery, filled with insider stories that range from sobering to hilarious, this former vice president and corporate officer tells you what America’s business leaders need to know about security in the 21st century.
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Two days after 9-11, when VP Cheney wanted a briefing on the threat of bio terrorism, he called Randy Larsen
During the anthrax crisis of Oct 2001, Larry King needed an expert; he called Randy Larsen-6 nights in a row
When the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture wanted help in developing a counter terrorism program at USDA, he called Randy Larsen
Colonel Randall Larsen, USAF (Ret), is the Founding Director of The Institute for Homeland Security. He previously served as Chairman of the Department of Military Strategy and Operations at the National War College.
Colonel Larsen began his studies of homeland security in 1994 while on a one-year fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. Today, Congressman Chris Cox, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee calls him, "One of America's top authorities on homeland security." One of the first witnesses to testify before the 9-11 Commission, Colonel Larsen has served as an expert witness to the Senate Armed Services, Senate Judiciary, House Government Reform, House Homeland Security, and House Budget Committees since 9-11. In March of this year, he ran a two-day workshop at Wye River for 28 members of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Colonel Larsen has also provided private briefings and tutorials on a wide range of Homeland Security topics to numerous members of Congress, including Senators Kennedy, Warner, Kyl, Feinstein, Roberts, Cornyn, Graham, as well as members of the Bush Administration, including Vice President Cheney and Secretary Ridge. Additionally, he served on the 2003 Defense Science Board Summer Study on Homeland Security, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
An internationally renowned leader in war gaming and executive simulations, Colonel Larsen and his war-gaming skills have been referred to as a “national treasure” by Former Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre. The knowledge and conclusions derived from these exercises have led to the implementation of new programs and policies by the Administration and Congress.
Colonel Larsen is the author of several publications, including The Executive's Desk Book on Corporate Risks and Response for Homeland Security, What Corporate America Needs to Know About Bioterrorism, and Defending the American Homeland 1993-2003. His newest work, Our Own Worst Enemy: Why Our Misguided Reactions to 9-11 Might be America's Greatest Threat, is scheduled for release on 9/11 2005.
The Homeland Security consultant to CBS News since March 2003, Colonel Larsen is also a frequent guest on radio and television, including CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, BBC, NPR, “Jim Lehrer News Hour,” FOX News Channel, “Larry King Live,” and “Oprah.” His analysis and opinions have recently appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Christian Science Monitor, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, Time, and Business Week.
A veteran of 32 years served in both the Army and Air Force, Colonel Larsen’s flying career began when he was a 19-year-old Cobra pilot in the 101st Airborne Division. He flew 400 combat missions in Vietnam. He also served as military attaché at the US Embassy in Bangkok, the chief of legislative liaison at the US Transportation Command, and the commander of America's fleet of VIP aircraft at Andrews AFB MD. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, 17 awards of the Air Medal (3 with "V" Device for Valor), and the South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.
Testimonials
”Excellent presentation on Biological WMD…exceptional and stimulating…great delivery…best in the nation on this subject!”
- SR Government Executives
”America’s leading expert on homeland security!”
- Congressman Chris Cox, Chairman of House Homeland Security Committee
”We had a packed house and you were clearly the hit of the day. My boss asked me to package this program and replicate it on a global basis! ”
- Oracle