The American Experiment: American Ideals Through the Lens of the U. S. Military

Hood Alumni Dr. Youssef Aboul-Enein is a 9/11 Pentagon survivor who spent 28 years on active duty, retiring as a US Navy Commander. Youssef spent the bulk of his career combating terrorism and he served as Director for North Africa and Egypt and as Assistant Director for Arabian Gulf Affairs for the late Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. He retired from active duty at the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2022. Youssef authored and coauthored seven books on the Mid East, extremist ideology, and radicalization. He will be talking about his books and the importance of America’s unique experiment in liberty in his effort to understand why other countries struggle with managing alienation with a segment of its population. He will also discuss his experiences in advising policymakers in finding the right balance between civil liberties and public safety.

This presentation will take place in the Beneficial-Hodson Library and Learning Commons, 2nd floor.