On September 5, 2002 the United States Institute of Peace hosted a special public conference to discuss America's critical foreign policy and security challenges that have emerged since the September 11 attacks.

The conference's objective was to build on recent experience in international conflict management identified by the Institute's research and policy development activities, facilitate the sharing of insights that can lead to viable foreign policy options in the wake of September 11, and explore the most important challenges to peace and global stability facing the international community.

The United States Institute of Peace wishes to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors for their support of the conference:

Sponsors:

American International Group, Inc.

The Boeing Company

Supporter:

Hauser Foundation

 

Speakers

Throughout the day, the conference featured insights from seasoned foreign affairs professionals from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors working on today's most pressing challenges to international peace and stability. Featured speakers included:

  • Richard Armitage
    Deputy U.S. Secretary of State

  • Samuel Berger
    Stonebridge International

  • Brent Scowcroft
    Forum for International Security

Other speakers during the day included:

Paul Bremer, Nayan Chanda, Chester Crocker, Rita Hauser, Martin Indyk, Brian Jenkins, Geoffrey Kemp, Zalmay Khalilzad, Paul Pillar, Christina Rocca, Barnett Rubin, Michael Sheehan, Richard Solomon, Strobe Talbott, and Shibley Telhami.

 

Addresses

 "9/11: A Year On"
Welcoming remarks by Richard H. Solomon, U.S. Institute of Peace

"New Directions for American Foreign Policy"
Address by Brent Scowcroft, Forum for International Security

 "America's Challenges in a Changed World"
Address by Richard Armitage, Deputy U.S. Secretary of State

 "Prospects for Peace in South Asia"
Remarks by Christina Rocca, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State

 "One Year Later: America's Agenda"
Address by Samuel Berger, Stonebridge International

 "Meeting the Challenges of Global Leadership in the 21st Century"
Address by Chuck Hagel, U.S. Senate

Download Summary of Addresses

Archived Audio

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Introduction: Richard Solomon, U.S. Institute of Peace

Speaker: Brent Scowcroft, Forum for International Policy

Main Address:
Audio Only- 33:53 Min. Running Time • 8.6M Download

Q&A:
Audio Only- 23:26 Min. Running Time • 5.9M Download

The War on Terrorism a Year On

Moderator: Paul Stares, U.S. Institute of Peace

Speakers:

Paul Bremer, Marsh and McLennan Companies
Brian Jenkins, RAND
Paul Pillar, National Intelligence Council

Panel Presentations:
Audio Only- 46:45 Min. Running Time • 19.9M Download

Q&A:
Audio Only- 25:36 Min. Running Time • 10.9M Download

Afghanistan and the Future of Post-Conflict Reconstruction

Moderator: Richard Kauzlarich, U.S. Institute of Peace

Speakers:

• Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. Special Envoy to Afghanistan
• Barnett Rubin, New York University
• Michael Sheehan, UN Assistant Secretary General

Panel Presentations:
Audio Only- 49:24 Min. Running Time • 21.1M Download

Q&A:
Audio Only- 18:09 Min. Running Time • 7.7M Download

Luncheon Address: "America's Challenges in a Changed World"
Introduction: Chester Crocker, U.S. Institute of Peace

Speaker: Richard Armitage, Deputy U.S. Secretary of State

Main Address:
Audio Only- 22:52 Min. Running Time • 5.8M Download

Q&A:
Audio Only- 22:01 Min. Running Time • 5.1M Download

Breakout Session A: Prospects for Peace in the Middle East

Moderator: Rita Hauser, Hauser Foundation

Speakers:

• Shibley Telhami, University of Maryland
• Geoffrey Kemp, Nixon Center
• Martin Indyk, Brookings Institution

Panel Presentations:
Audio Only- 42:47 Min. Running Time • 10.9M Download

Q&A:
Audio Only- 30:27 Min. Running Time • 13M Download

Breakout Session B: Prospects for Peace in South Asia

Moderator: Deepa Ollapally, U.S. Institute of Peace

Speakers:

• Strobe Talbott, President, Brookings Institution
• Nayan Chanda, Yale University
• Christina Rocca, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State

Panel Presentations:
Audio Only- 44:38 Min. Running Time • 19M Download

Q&A:
Audio Only- 23:31 Min. Running Time • 10M Download

"One Year Later: America's Agenda"

Introduction: Max Kampelman, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson

Speaker: Samuel Berger, Stonebridge International

Main Address:
Audio Only- 33:53 Min. Running Time • 8.6M Download

Joint Q&A with Sen. Hagel:
Audio Only- 23:32 Min. Running Time • 10M Download

A View from the Hill: "Meeting the Challenge of Global Leadership"

Introduction: Marc Leland, Leland & Associates

Speaker: Chuck Hagel, United States Senate

Main Address:
Audio Only- 20:29 Min. Running Time • 8.7M Download

Joint Q&A with Samuel Berger:
Audio Only- 23:32 Min. Running Time • 10M Download

Final Remarks

• Chester Crocker, Chairman, U.S. Institute of Peace

Remarks:
Audio Only- 7:2 Min. Running Time • 3.5M Download

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