Preventing Genocide: A Blueprint for U.S. Policymakers- A Panel Discussion on the Report of the Genocide Prevention Task Force

The Genocide Prevention Task Force, chaired by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, released its final report on December 8. The report provides practical recommendations to enhance the U.S. government's capacity to respond to emerging threats of genocide and mass atrocities around the world. Some of the task force's lead experts will discuss the report's findings and recommendations.

In addition to Sec. Albright and Sec. Cohen, the Task Force consists of John Danforth, Tom Daschle, Stuart Eizenstat, Michael Gerson, Dan Glickman, Jack Kemp, Gabrielle Kirk McDonald, Tom Pickering, Julia Taft (dec.), Vin Weber and Anthony Zinni. The Genocide Prevention Task Force is a project of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the American Academy of Diplomacy, and the U.S. Institute of Peace.

The Genocide Prevention Task Force report can be read or downloaded online.

Speakers

  • Victoria Holt
    Henry L. Stimson Center, Expert lead on Military Options
  • Paul Stares
    Council on Foreign Relations, Expert lead on Preventive Diplomacy
  • Lawrence Woocher
    U.S. Institute of Peace, Expert lead on Early Warning
  • Abiodun Williams, Moderator
    Vice President, Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, United States Institute of Peace

 

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Agenda

Speakers

  • Victoria Holt
    Henry L. Stimson Center, Expert lead on Military Options
  • Paul Stares
    Council on Foreign Relations, Expert lead on Preventive Diplomacy
  • Lawrence Woocher
    U.S. Institute of Peace, Expert lead on Early Warning
  • Abiodun Williams, Moderator
    Vice President, Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, United States Institute of Peace

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Start Date: 
December 11, 2008 - 12:00pm
End Date: 
December 11, 2008 - 2:00pm

Location

U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Directions

Media Inquiries

Members of the media are asked to contact Lauren Sucher (lsucher@usip.org) in the Office of Public Affairs and Communications.

Type

Public Event