Media Appearances and Invited Talks

Nusrat delivered a high-level presentation at the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UN-OCT) "Conference on Counter-Terrorism and Maritime Security Along Africa's Atlantic Coast" at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Morocco. The UNOCT and the Kingdom of Morocco, are the initiators of the African Atlantic States Process (AASP). They jointly organized a two-day conference aimed at addressing emerging terrorism threats and enhancing maritime security along Africa's Atlantic coast. Read here.

Nusrat spoke at the UN Office of Counterterrorism (UNOCT) Expert Briefing on AI and Critical Infrastructure Security, funded by Qatar. As AI reshapes security, governments and enterprises must adapt. Generative AI fuels cyber threats, while Agentic AI introduces automation risks, requiring proactive defense. Public-private partnerships are key to protecting critical infrastructure. This event  was a part of the UN Global Programe on Countering Terrorist Threats, led by UNOCT, CTED, UNICRI, UNAOC, and INTERPOL. Tweeted here.

Nusrat Farooq spoke at this youth focused event that aims to equip African youth, educators, and policymakers with insights on how AI is reshaping education and the job market. Studies show that Africa's youth population is expected to double by 2050, making it a global center for workforce potential. With AI poised to disrupt traditional industries and create new ones, preparing young Africans for this future is both a challenge and an opportunity. Read here.

Nusrat Farooq presented a workshop titled "Artificial Intelligence and Information Integrity: Challenges and Policy Solutions" at the Atlantic Dialogues 2024 in Rabat, Morocco. The session engaged 40 emerging leaders from 30+ countries, focusing on the role of AI in disinformation, influence operations, and their impact on democratic processes. Participants explored policy solutions to address challenges in the evolving digital information ecosystem. Read here.

Nusrat Farooq spotlighted Artificial Intelligence at the Atlantic Dialogues 2024 in Rabat, Morocco. In a dynamic townhall moderated by Nik Gowing, former BBC journalist and debate moderator, she engaged with global leaders—including former prime ministers, ambassadors, generals, think tank executives, and journalists—highlighting AI's pivotal role in shaping global policy and security.

At the 13th Atlantic Dialogues, Nusrat Farooq joined Richard Lui of MSNBC to discuss key challenges for the Global South, AI's transformative role in security, and what’s at stake. The conversation followed insights from global leaders, including Mats Karlsson (World Bank Group), Jaibal Naduvath (ORF America), John Sawers (Newbridge Advisory), Seth Stodder (U.S. Homeland Security), and Miguel Ángel Toma (Argentina).

In this Columbia University panel, the panelists discussed what it means to pursue a PhD, the questions one faces while deciding to pursue one. The panelists included Columbia Professors Douglas Almond, Ester Fuchs, Jeffrey Shrader, and Tamar Mitts. Filip J. S. and Nusrat joined as Columbia SIPA alumni. 

In this interview recorded during the 2022 Atlantic Dialogues, columnist Helmut Sorge speaks with Nusrat Farooq about combating violent extremism and terrorism on digital platforms. Watch the interview here.

The Closing Plenary Session of the 11th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues conference was dedicated to the 2022 Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders cohort. Moderated by Zeinab Badawi, President of SOAS University of London: Pauline Batista (Brazil), Media production Assistant at United Nations; Amine Derj (Morocco), MBA, Co-founder & CEO, Jodoor; Nusrat Farooq (India), Technology & Programs Associate, Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism; Lavar Thomas (USA), Environmental Justice Expert; and Cecilia Vidotto Labastie (France), Europe Program Officer, Institut Montaigne

The Tech & Democracy report by All Tech is Human center around four key topics - Misinformation and Disinformation, Digital Governance & Policy, Online Radicalization and Extremism and Technology & Elections, as well as best practices related to multistakeholder collaboration, civil society empowerment, and accountability.  In addition, the report features profile interviews with 40+ individuals actively working in the space. Read here.