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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress Seeking Global Security CPC Hosts Series of Forums to Discuss Military, Political, Economic and Social Policy Options in Afghanistan Washington, DC—Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva and Rep. Lynn Woolsey have announced “Seeking Global Security”, an ongoing series of forums that will engage Members of Congress in discussions about foreign policy options that make sense in light of today’s global security challenges.  With Afghanistan emerging as the first major test in the Obama Administration’s efforts to secure global stability, the Congressional Progressive Caucus has chosen to open with the comprehensive, six-part series “Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress”.  This series is non-partisan and will feature leading experts on the region who offer a diverse range of perspectives, both U.S. and international. The first forum in the Afghanistan series, “Historic Perspective on Afghanistan, its People and their Cultures” will occur in Room 2257 of the Rayburn House Office Building on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 2:30PM.  Please join us for this panel, and future panels, as we work to determine a path forward in Afghanistan. *** WHAT:   Historic Perspective on Afghanistan, its People and their Cultures WHEN:   2:30PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 WHERE:   Room 2257 of the Rayburn House Office Building *** Upcoming Panel Topics • Defining American Strategic Interests in Afghanistan, and the Northwest Border Area of Pakistan • What Should Be the Role and Goals of the Military in Afghanistan and the NW Border Region? • What Should a Comprehensive Strategy for Afghanistan Address? • Pakistan Foreign Policy in the Context of Afghanistan • Forging an International Diplomatic Strategy for Afghanistan Please check the Congressional Progressive Caucus website for updates on the Afghanistan series: http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/