Whither Somalia?
With a new president and government taking office, Somalia continues to try to escape state failure. In her new book, “Getting Somalia Wrong? Faith, War and Hope in a Shattered State,” author and journalist Mary Harper examines Somalia's culture and history and raises critical questions about international engagement and its impact on Somalis.
Please join us on October 1 for a robust discussion with the author and two prominent experts about this important book and the country’s changing dynamics.
Speakers:
- Mary Harper, Panelist
Africa Editor, BBC World Service and Author of "Getting Somalia Wrong? Faith War and Hope in a Shattered State" - Sadia Ali Aden, Panelist
Human Rights Advocate and Freelance Writer
- Bronwyn Bruton, Panelist
Deputy Director, Atlantic Council's Michael S. Ansari Africa Center
- Jon Temin, Moderator
Director, Sudan & South Sudan Program, U.S. Institute of Peace
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Start Date:
October 1, 2012 - 2:00pmEnd Date:
October 1, 2012 - 3:30pmLocation
U.S. Institute of Peace
2301 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
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