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Experts: Terrorist Attacks in Brussels (March 22, 2016)

Published: 22 March 2016

"Explosions rocked the main airport and a subway in Brussels on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people." (The New York Times)

Alain Brunet, psychologist, Full Professor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University and Associate Editor, Journal of Traumatic Stress

His area of expertise is post-traumatic stress disorder. (English, French)

For interviews, please contact Vincent.allaire [at] mcgill.ca, 514-704-6693
 

Frédéric Mégret, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Law of Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, McGill University

He can comment on the legal ramifications such as border implications, state of emergency, arrest powers, extradition, surveillance. (English, French)

frederic.megret [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
 

Rex Brynen, Professor, Political Science, McGill University

His area of expertise is in Middle East politics, intelligence and counterterrorism. (English)

rex.brynen [at] mcgill.ca (English)
 

Ludwig Weber, Adjunct Professor, Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University

"Brussels terrorist attacks on Zaventem Airport have made use of publicly accessible departure areas."—Ludwig Weber

He's also Senior Civil Aviation Policy and Management Adviser in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

ludwig.weber [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

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