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The Way Forward in Afghanistan

Date: Monday, December 7, 2009 / Time: 9:00am - 11:00am 

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What is the way forward for the U.S. and its Afghan and international partners?

On Tuesday, December 1, 2009 President Obama gave a major address on Afghanistan, committing additional U.S. soldiers, civilians, and assistance to Afghanistan -- eight years after the initial invasion. Does the United States have a compelling national interest in Afghanistan? Does the U.S. have the partners and strategy it needs to succeed? What is the way forward for the U.S. and its Afghan and international partners?

Speakers

  • Ashraf Ghani, Discussant
    Chairman, Institute of State Effectiveness and Former Finance Minister of Afghanistan
  • Stephen Hadley, Discussant
    Senior Adviser for International Affairs, U.S. Institute of Peace and Former U.S. National Security Adviser
  • Wendy Chamberlin, Discussant
    President, Middle East Institute and Former U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan
  • J Alexander Thier Moderator
    Director, Afghanistan/Pakistan Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace

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