MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Freed
561-297-3022, lfreed@fau.edu or
Dr. Walid Phares
phares@walidphares.com

FAU Hosts 'Future Jihad - Who is the Enemy?' Lecture by Dr. Walid Phares, Terrorism Expert, MSNBC Analyst

BOCA RATON, FL (January 25, 2006) - The lecture "Future Jihad: Who is the Enemy?" is the first in a series of four lectures in FAU's Lifelong Learning Society's (LLS) course taught by Dr. Walid Phares, an international expert on jihadism and Middle East affairs. "Who is the Enemy?" will be offered twice on Saturday, January 28 with a morning lecture scheduled at FAU's Jupiter campus starting at 10 a.m., and an afternoon lecture on the Boca Raton campus beginning at 2 p.m.

In his lecture, Phares will define the term jihad, and why the U.S. and western societies are its targets. He will discuss the historical roots of jihadism and terrorism in their historical context, identify the radical Islamist ideologies, and explain their development and characteristics. Phares also will talk about what roles Israel, Saudi Arabia and Soviet Communism played in the rise of jihadism and Osama bin Laden. Likewise, key terrorist organizations and their leaders will be identified in this first lecture. Phares' recent book, "Future Jihad," will serve as the course text. A copy can be purchased the day of the lecture in the auditorium lobby, and Phares will be available to autograph copies.

Phares is a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies in Washington, D.C. He not only consults with both United States and foreign governments, but is a regular contributor on MSNBC, and also appears on CNN, Fox News, C-Span, al Jazeera, al Hurra, BBC and other media, providing the latest analysis of terrorist actions and Middle East events.

Registration for this event is required. Cost for the entire series is $28 for LLS members and $38 for nonmembers. Admission at the door is $10 per lecture and is based on seat availability.

For more information, call the LLS Boca Raton office at 561-297-3171, or the LLS Jupiter office at 561-799-8547 or 561-799-8667, or visit www.fau.edu/divdept/lifelong/llshome.htm.

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