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The U.S. Institute of Peace is pleased to invite you to participate in
Passing the Baton, a one-day conference examining critical foreign policy challenges and opportunities facing the new administration as it transitions into power.
A high-level, bipartisan group of current and former U.S. foreign policy officials, scholars, and other experts will be joining participants at Passing the Baton for discussions about the following topics:
- Stabilizing Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
- Worldwide Impact of Economic Turmoil
- Countering Nuclear Proliferation
- Prospects for Reinvigorating Arab-Israeli Peace
- New Strategies for International Cooperation
- Blogs & Bullets: The Power of Online Media in Preventing or Igniting Violent Conflict
- A Peacebuilding Toolkit for International Conflict Management
- Engaging or Confronting Iran?
- Security and Political Reform in the Greater Middle East
- Building Civilian Capacity to Meet 21st Century Challenges
Confirmed speakers include:
- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
- National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley
- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen
- Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
- Former Secretary of Defense William Perry
- Former National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski
- World Bank President Robert Zoellick
- Commander of U.S. Central Command, General David Petraeus
… and many others.
This event promises to draw a large and diverse audience. Register early as space is limited.
Please note: The attire for Passing the Baton 2009 is business attire or service dress (including: dress green alpha, service dress blues, and dress blues).
Questions? Contact BatonInfo2009@usip.org or call +1 202-429-4775. |
