Just two peace picks this week
This is the deadest week I remember in DC, but if you happen to be stuck in town here are two events worth considering:
1. The State of Afghanistan, Brookings, 9:30-11 am July 3
As the U.S. and NATO troop surges in Afghanistan begin to wind down, and transition of control to the Afghan government and people moves forward, continued long-term support for the country remains crucial to the mission’s prospects. While much of the last year has witnessed decreased violence, many challenges clearly still remain. Many of them center on governance and development. A major donors’ conference will be held July 8 in Japan to discuss Afghanistan’s development and governance, and consider future international financial support.
On July 3, Foreign Policy at Brookings will host a discussion on the current situation in Afghanistan, featuring keynote remarks from Alex Thier, assistant to the administrator and director of the Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs at the U.S. Agency for International Development. Following his remarks, Thier will be joined by former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald Neumann, author of The Other War (Potomac Books, 2009), and Brookings Senior Fellow Michael O’Hanlon, co-author of Bending History (Brookings, 2012) and the report “Towards a Political Strategy in Afghanistan,” for a discussion.
After the program, participants will take audience questions.
Falk Auditorium
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
For More Information
Brookings Office of Communications
events@brookings.edu
202.797.6105
Event Agenda
- Introductory Remarks
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- Keynote Address
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Alex Thier
Assistant to the Administrator and Director of the Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs
U.S. Agency for International Development
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- Panelists
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Ronald Neumann
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Alex Thier
Assistant to the Administrator and Director of the Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs
U.S. Agency for International Development
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2. New Story Leadership for the Middle East, SAIS 9 am-2 pm July 6
| When: | Back to Calendar July 6, 2012 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | |
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| Where: | The School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Johns Hopkins University 1740 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington,DC 20036 USA |
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| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | Paul Costello 240-476-1123 paul@newstoryleadership.org |
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| Categories: | Conferences | |
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