Washington, DC—On February 23, 2015, Sara Cobb, director of the Center for the Study of Narrative and Conflict Resolution and a professor at The School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, spoke to the WFPG members and guests about the glamour and appeal of ISIS narratives and its subsequent success at recruiting followers in the US and Europe. She also discussed the effectiveness of the US response and the difficulties of countering narratives. The discussion was moderated by WFPG President Patricia Ellis.

Dr. Sara Cobb speaks to WFPG members and guests about countering ISIS narratives		WFPG President Patricia Ellis and Sara Cobb
Sara Cobb shows an ISIS recruitment video during her presentation		Patricia Ellis moderates the discussion
Anne Howard-Tristani of Howard-Tristani International and Ambassador Linda Jewell during the program		New Zealand Deputy Head of Mission Caroline Beresford during the Q&A
WFPG Member Sharon Kotok asks a question		WFPG audience listens to Sara Cobb

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