Afghanistan in 2020: Is Peace Possible?

April 25, 2018 02:12:06
Afghanistan in 2020: Is Peace Possible?
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Afghanistan in 2020: Is Peace Possible?

Apr 25 2018 | 02:12:06

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Show Notes

The U.S. Institute of Peace, in conjunction with Rise to Peace, hosted a panel of distinguished experts explore the prospects for peace and Afghanistan’s larger trajectory.

Speakers

Ambassador Timothy Carney
Former U.S. Ambassador to Sudan and Haiti

John Wood
Associate Professor, National Defense University and former U.S. National Security Council Senior Director for Afghanistan

Johnny Walsh
Senior Expert, Afghanistan, U.S. Institute of Peace and former U.S. Department of State lead for Afghan reconciliation

Courtney Cooper
International Affairs Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations and former U.S. National Security Council Director for Afghanistan

Ahmad Mohibi
Founder and President, Rise to Peace

Michael SherwinModerator
Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice and former U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/afghanistan-2020-peace-possible

 

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