TSG Interview on Mumbai Attacks - November 2008

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2008-11-29 electronic press interview with PRAVDA; topic: James Kirkhope, Principal of the Terrorism Studies Group was interviewed regarding the Mumbai terrorist coordinated attacks.

2005-07-29 live national television interview; CBC News: Morning; "Arrests in the London Subway Bombing Investigation;" topic: James Kirkhope, TRC Research Director, appeared in a live national morning newscast from the CBC studios in Washington, DC.

2005-07-23 interview; Folha de S. Paulo (newspaper), Brazil, "Para especialista, grupo praticou um simulacro;" topic: James Kirkhope, TRC Research Director was interviewed regarding the second London subway bombing.

2005-07-12 live national television interview; CBC News: Morning; "London Subway Bombing Investigation;" topic: James Kirkhope, TRC Research Director, appeared in a live national morning newscast from the CBC studios in Washington, DC.

2005-07-09 published interview; "AP Survey: Experts see new kind of war" Associated Press Wire Story; topic: TRC Research Director James Kirkhope discusses London Subway bombing. Story appears in 52 newspapers across the United States.

2005-07-08 interview; WABC-TV Channel 7, New York City; "London Subway Bombing;" topic: James Kirkhope, TRC Research Director participated in a taped interview from the ABC Network studios in Washington, DC.

2005-07-07 Op-Ed article; "Inadequate Responses", National Review Online; topic: TSG Senior Fellow Aaron Mannes published an Op-Ed article discussing the 7/7 London subway bombings.

2005-07-07 live radio interview; WGIR 610 AM Radio, Manchester, New Hampshire; "London Subway Bombing;" topic: TRC Research Director James Kirkhope participated in a live phone interview during the morning commute.

2005-05-09 live radio interview; Voice of the Cape, 95.8 & 100.4 FM Cape Town; "Arrest of Senior al Qaida militant Abu Faraj Farj al Liby in Pakistan;" topic: Shafiq Morton, a senior journalist and presenter of the afternoon Drivetime program, interviewed TRC Research Director James Kirkhope live regarding the implications of al Liby's capture and the implications for al Qaida terrorism especially in Africa.

2005-05-05 interview; WABC TV - 7 New York City Investigators Video: Is New York City Any Safer Than Before 9/11? on camera interview with Jim Hoffer; TRC Research Director James Kirkhope interviewed regarding the bombing at the British Consulate in New York City.

2005-04-25 interview; Expert news journal, Moscow, Russia; "Terrorism in Southeast Asia;" topic: Discussed the role of poverty as the source of terrorism and a case study of militant Muslims in Thailand. Specifically, the interview covered the links between international terrorists groups and the Southeast Asia ones, the efforts of ASEAN countries to counter the terrorist threat, and assessing whether Southeast Asia will become the "second Afghanistan." James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed 2005-04-12.

2004-09-09 television interview; Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), Republic of (South) Korea; topic: 3rd Anniversary of 9/11, Role of South Korea in the War on Terrorism; Broadcast on "Want to Know It" show on Saturday, September 11, 2004 James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-09-01 television interview broadcast and published; WABC-TV Channel 7 "Think Security's Been Tight? It's Up Tonight with President's Arrival" New York City; topics: al Qaeda targeting NYC, NJ, WDC; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed 2004-08-06.

2004-09-01 interview; Russian Newspaper Kommersant, Natalia Skorlygina, Moscow Correspondent; topics: Terrorist attack near an underground station in Moscow. The responsibility for the attack was taken by a group which called itself Islambouli Brigades; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-08-25 live radio interview; WRVA NewsRadio 1140, Richmond, VA, "The Mac Watson Show"; topics: Crashes of 2 Russian jetliners and North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-08-19 background interview; History Channel HistoryCenter, "There is Nothing New about Terror"; topics: The History of Terrorism; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-08-06 background interview; ABC World News Tonight - Weekend Edition, New York City; topics: How the US responds to terror threats as opposed to other countries that have also been under constant threats of terror such as Great Britain and Israel; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-08-05 background interview; Thirteen/WNET PBS TV, New York City; topics: French Muslims worldwide who have been arrested or charged with involvement in terrorist activities; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed; Research on the subject conducted by Andre DeMarce, Assistant Director for Intelligence and Analysis, Terrorism Research Center, Inc.

2004-08-03 on-camera satellite interview; WABC-TV Channel 7 "The Investigators" New York City, Jim Hoffer, Investigative Correspondent; topics: al Qaeda targeting NYC, NJ, WDC; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-07-13 live radio interview; News-Talk 680 WPTF Radio in Raleigh, NC "The Craig Marks Show"; topics: Current terrorism threat to US and threat level system; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-07-01 interview and press quote; "Tracing, Closing Terrorist Websites Not As Simple As It Sounds" Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Mark Baker, Correspondent; topics: Terrorists' use of the internet; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed on 2004-06-30

2004-06-25 television interview; Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), Republic of Korea; topic: Beheading of South Korean contractor Kim Sun-Il in Iraq; Broadcast on "Want to Know It" show on Monday, June 28, 2004 James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-06-02 background interview; WABC-TV Channel 7 "The Investigators" New York City, Jim Hoffer, Investigative Correspondent; topics: Jose Padilla plot to blow up apartment buildings, terrorism threat to New York City; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-06-01 background interview; AM-NY (Newsday Newspaper in New York City), Chuck Bennett, Reporter; topics: Jose Padilla plot to blow up apartment buildings, Security for NYC Political Convention; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-05-14 live television interview; CNNfn "Market Call", Rhonda Schaffler, Host; topics: Security for Greece Olympics in August 2004; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-05-03 background interview; "The Religion Report" Australia Broadcasting Corporation - Radio, Sydney, Stephen Crittenden, Presenter; topic: 2004 terrorism/violence in Muslim Provinces of Southern Thailand; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., contacted

2004-04-20 background interview; FACTS (German Language Newsmagazine in Switzerland), Monica Fahmy, Reporter; topics: terrorist fundraising, human smuggling, Abdullah Owesis, Switzerland arrests in Jan 04; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-04-16 background interview; Canada AM; topic: Latest Osama bin Laden audio tape release – truce, ceasefire w/ Europe; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., contacted

2004-04-08 background interview; South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Rafael Lorente, Washington bureau reporter; topic: 9/11 Commission Hearings; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., contacted

2004-04-03 press quote; Terror in Thailand: 'Ghosts' and jihadis; Asia Times (Bangkok, Thailand), by Julian Gearing; topic: 2004 terrorism/violence in Muslim Provinces of Southern Thailand; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed on 2004-03-31

2004-03-31 radio interview and press quote; Two More Alleged Terrorists Arrested in Philippines; Voice of America News Now, by Erin Klein; topics: London arrest of 8 and fertilizer, Philippines arrest of Abu Sayyaf; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed on 2004-03-31

2004-03-25 press quote; Bush Campaign Suddenly Finds Itself Vulnerable on Security, Terrorism; South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Rafael Lorente, Washington bureau reporter; topic: Lessons Learned from the 9/11 Commission; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed on 2004-03-24

2004-03-25 press quote; Former Advisor's Testimony Could Pose Challenge to Bush Re-Election Pitch; Miami Herald (Florida), Rafael Lorente, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Kinght Ridder / Tribune Business News topic: Lessons Learned from the 9/11 Commission; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed on 2004-03-24

2004-03-24 press quote; Ex-adviser's Sept. 11 testimony could hurt Bush campaign; Kansas City Star (Missouri), Rafael Lorente, Washington bureau reporter, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Knight Ridder / Tribune Information Services; topic: Lessons Learned from the 9/11 Commission; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed on 2004-03-24

2004-03-24 press quote; Ex-adviser's Sept. 11 testimony could hurt Bush campaign; Biloxi Sun Herald (Mississippi), Rafael Lorente, Washington bureau reporter, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Knight Ridder / Tribune Information Services; topic: Lessons Learned from the 9/11 Commission; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed on 2004-03-24

2004-03-24 press quote; Ex-adviser's Sept. 11 testimony could hurt Bush campaign; Centre Daily Times (Pennsylvania), Rafael Lorente, Washington bureau reporter, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Knight Ridder / Tribune Information Services; topic: Lessons Learned from the 9/11 Commission; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed on 2004-03-24

2004-03-19 press quote; CTV News at 11 website article; Canada AM, CTV, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; topics: Pakistani offensive against suspected hideout of al Qaeda #2, Ayman al Zawahri; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-03-19 live television interview with Beverly Thomson; Video Clip; Canada AM, CTV, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; topics: Pakistani offensive against suspected hideout of al Qaeda #2, Ayman al Zawahri; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-03-19 press quote; Investigators Analyzing Credibility Of Madrid Bombing Claims; Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty feature press article; topic: Abu Haf Brigades, al Qaeda splinter groups; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed on 2004-03-16

2004-03-17 background interview with Catarina Feria; Portuguese for Africa/BBC World Service Radio; topics: European terrorist threat and counterterrorism efforts; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-03-16 taped radio interview with Irina Lagunina; Radio Free Europe; topics: Abu Haf Brigades, al Qaeda splinter groups; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-03-15 interview with Claire Miller; The Source, Council of Foreign Relations, New York City; topics: Security efforts in Europe following Madrid commuter train bombing; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-03-11 live radio interview; KOMO 1000 AM Radio – ABC Affiliate, Seattle, WA; topics: Madrid communter train bombing; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-02-09 live radio interview with Bill Delaney; Hear & Now show, WBUR Public Radio – Boston; topics: Zarqawi letter to al Qaeda leadership; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-02-04 phone interview with Chris Miller; Stevens Media, Little Rock Arkansas; topics: Syria, terrorism state sponsorship, Lebanon, U.S. Congress; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-01-29 live radio interview with Melanie DeVeaux; CKLW AM 800, Windsor, Ontario, Canada; topics: WMD search in Iraq, terrorism in Iraq and sponsored by Iraq; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-01-08 phone interview with Rafael Lorente; Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami, Ft. Lauderdal, FL; topics: fingerprinting foreigners and immigrants, terrorism in Iraq; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-01-07 television interview taped and broadcast with Kathy Tomlinson; Video Clip; CTV News, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; topics: dirty bomb threat, US security overreaction; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-01-06 phone interview; Univision Television; topics: Fingerprinting foreigners/immigrants; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-01-06 live radio interview with Anna Maria Tremonti, Audio Clip; “The Current” – CBC Radio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Tuesday, January 6, 2004 show description; topics: Terrorism threat, fingerprinting foreigners/immigrants;

2004-01-02 live radio interview; KOMO 1000 AM Radio – ABC Affiliate, Seattle, WA; topics: Terrorism threat, cancelled flights, aviation security; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2003-12-23 television interview taped and broadcast; Regional News Network RNN TV,New York, New Jersey; topics: Raising threat level to orange, travel safety; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2003-12-22 live radio interview on Ruth Koscielak Show; KCCO Business 950 AM CBS affiliate; Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN; + WMGT 1220 AM Stillwater, MN; + KDWA 1460 AM Hastings, MN; + KRWC 1360 AM far west MSP/Wright County, MN; topics: Raising threat level to orange, travel safety; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2003-12-19 live radio interview; KOMO 1000 AM Radio – ABC Affiliate, Seattle, WA; topics: Threats during holiday season, reports of threat to NYC female suicide bomber, etc.; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2003-12-15 press quote; LEADER'S ARREST A PIVOTAL POINT FOR U.S., IRAQ; Tim Collie Staff Writer, Washington bureau reporter Rafael Lorente; South Florida Sun - Sentinel; Dec 15, 2003; pg. 1.A; topic: Saddam Hussein capture, impact on counterterrorism efforts; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed on 2003-12-14

2003-12-01 press quote; Geographical Magazine; “Geographical Dossier: Beyond the Backyard“ by Chris Edwards; topics: terrorist threat to travelers; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed circa 2003-08-21

2003-12-28 press quote; TERRORIST STRIKES KEEP WORLD ON ALERT:[Broward Metro Edition]; South Florida Sun - Sentinel; Dec 28, 2003; pg. 4; Rafael Lorente Washington Bureau; topics: Year end review and analysis; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed 2003-11-26

2004-10-18 background interview; Associated Press, Brian Murphy, Mediterranean and Iran correspondent; topics: Human Trafficking, terrorist smuggling and traveling; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed

2004-10-02 background interview; Playboy Magazine, Lucas Zaleski, Assistant Feature Editor; topics: 10 year trend of terrorism statistics including casualties, targets, locations, etc.; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed on 2004-06-30

2003-09-26 press quote; "Das Finanzamt als Waffe gegen den Terrorismus / The tax office as weapon against the terrorism", Die Welt, Dagmar Roehrlich, Correspondent; topics: Terrorist investigations and terrorist profiling; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed circa 2003-09-06

2003-09-11 taped radio interview; BBC Radio, London, U.K.; topic: 9/11 anniversary and current terrorism threat; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed 2003-09-08

2003-09-02 press quote; Probing the roots of terror; Christian Science Monitor, by Mark Clayton; topics: Role of academia in countering terrorism, origins of terrorism; James T. Kirkhope, Research Director, Terrorism Research Center, Inc., interviewed circa 2003-08-15