Region Related Event Feeds

Discussion with Afghan Minister of Counter Narcotics

ncollins — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0500

Join us for a roundtable discussion with H.E. the Minister of Counter Narcotics of Afghanistan, Zarar Ahmad Moqbel Osmani. The discussion is scheduled on Wednesday, January 25th at 3pm in the B1 Conference Center.

Minister Osmani will be discussing Afghanistan's counter narcotics policy and its broader strategic policies towards combating narcotics.

Global Narcotics Flows and the Global Financial and Economic Crisis

azikibayeva — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500

CSIS and The EastWest Institute present a roundtable discussion with:

Viktor Ivanov
Director, Federal Drug Control Service of the Russian Federation

Moderated by:

Andrew Kuchins
Director and Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program, CSIS

Afghan Perspectives on Post-Transition

kobecny — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:30:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted

Afghan Perspectives on Post-Transition

featuring remarks by

Mr. Mohammad Haneef Atmar
Former Afghan Minister of Interior

The Pakistan Cauldron: Conspiracy, Assassination & Instability

ian — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:30:00 -0500

CSIS invites you to a book event for

The Pakistan Cauldron:
Conspiracy, Assassination & Instability

by
James P. Farwell
Author

Introductory remarks by

Book Discussion: Counterstrike

ian — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:00:00 -0500

CSIS invites you to a book event for

Counterstrike
by

Eric Schmitt
Terrorism Correspondent, The New York Times

and

Thom Shanker
Pentagon Correspondent, The New York Times

The U.S.'s "New Silk Road" Strategy: What Is It? Where Is It Headed?

azikibayeva — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:30:00 -0400

International Perspectives on Afghanistan and Regional Security to 2014 and Beyond

azikibayeva — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0400

On July 26, the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program hosted a panel discussion titled "International Perspectives on Afghanistan and Regional Security to 2014 and Beyond." The panel included eminent experts from CSIS and other guest speakers who discussed the issue of regional cooperation in Afghanistan.

Policy Briefing: "Afghanistan, Pakistan: A Race for Success"

rsickles — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400

Panelists:

Dr. Anthony Cordesman
Senior Adviser and Burke Chair in Strategy, CSIS

Stephanie Sanok
Senior Fellow, International Security Program, CSIS

Friday, July 8, 2011,
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

CSIS Conference Center, B1-C
1800 K Street, NW

What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?

azikibayeva — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:30:00 -0400

On June 28, 2011 the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program in cooperation with the Institute for Democracy and Cooperation hosted a one-day conference entitled, "What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?" The conference panels focused on the following key issues: How and Why the Arab Spring Happened; Implications of the Arab Spring for Ce

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Art of the Possible

ian — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:00:00 -0400

American efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan are at a turning point. Budget pressures at home, Osama bin Laden's death in Pakistan, the impending arrival of a new American ambassador and new military chain of command in Afghanistan, the beginning of the drawdown of American troops, and a new mood in Congress all are converging in a way that raises fundamental questions about the future of U.S.

Ambassador Robert O. Blake on U.S.-India Relations

mentman — Fri, 13 May 2011 11:00:00 -0400

The Wadhwani Chair in U.S. – India Policy Studies is pleased to present an address by

Ambassador Robert O. Blake
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia
U.S. Department of State

The Aga Khan Development Network

ian — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:00:00 -0400

The Aga Khan Development Network: An Integrated Approach to Development in Afghanistan

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Roundtable with UK House of Commons Defence Committee

tcipoletti — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:30:00 -0400

CSIS experts engaged in a private, off-the-record discussion with a group of MPs from the UK House of Commons Defence Committee to discuss U.S. reaction to the UK's recent Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), current operations, and service personnel welfare. Dr. Stephen J. Flanagan, Henry A. Kissinger Chair and senior vice president, moderated the event.

Yemen Baseline and Afghan Trends

ian — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Burke Chair hosts

Public Opinion Update:
Yemen Baseline and Afghan Trends

With

Gary Langer
President, Langer Research Associates;
Former Director of Polling, ABC News

A Regional Approach to Strengthing Health Systems in Central and South Asia

jnagel — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0400

On Tuesday, March 29, we discussed the potential for regional and cross-border efforts to strengthen health systems in Central and South Asia with Dr. Gijs Walraven, Director of the Aga Khan Health Services of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Dr.

A Regional Approach to Regional Problems: Prospects for OSCE - CICA Cooperation

dkoenhemsi — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:00:00 -0500

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) have been playing a more active role on the world stage. Turkey assumed the Chairmanship of CICA in June 2010 and cooperated closely with Kazakhstan which had the Chairmanship of OSCE throughout 2010.

Toward Capable and Responsive States

farhatahir — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:00:00 -0500

The OECD DAC’s International Network on Conflict and Fragility has recently published timely guidance on how the international community can better prevent and strengthen fragile states. Please join us for a discussion on the practical implications for USAID.

Thursday, February 17, 2011,
9:00 am to 11:00 am

Thinking About a Regional Security Framework for Afghanistan and its Neighbors

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:00:00 -0500

Speaker:

Ivan Safranchuk
Associate Professor, Moscow State Institute of International Relations

Moderated by:

Andrew Kuchins
Director and Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program (CSIS)

The United States Government’s Employment of Armed Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan

ian — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0500

Resolved :

The benefits of the United States Government’s employment of armed contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan outweigh the costs and detriments

A Debate in the Lincoln-Douglas Format

Taking the Affirmative

Regional Commands and the Future of Afghan Security

farhatahir — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:30:00 -0500

Regional Commands and the Future of Afghan Security

A Conversation with Major General Nick Carter

British Army officer Major General Nick Carter will offer reflections on Afghan security from his time as Commander of Regional Command South.

A Snapshot: Challenges and Hope for Private Sector Development in Afghanistan

ian — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:30:00 -0500

A Snapshot: Challenges and Hope for Private Sector Development in Afghanistan

with

Jake Cusack
MPP‐MBA candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School

and

Pakistan, FATA, and the Peace Negotiations in Afghanistan

ian — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:30:00 -0400

Pakistan, FATA, and the Peace Negotiations in Afghanistan

with

Imtiaz Gul

Center for Research and Security Studies

Thursday, October 28, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

B1 Conference Center Room C, CSIS

1800 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Civilian-Military Coordination in Southern Afghanistan

mentman — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Post-Conflict Reconstruction Project hosted a discussion featuring two U.S. officials involved in military-civilian coordination in southern Afghanistan. Panelists addressed efforts in civilian-military coordination as a component of interagency coordination in southern Afghanistan.

Negotiating with Evil: When to Talk to Terrorists

mentman — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0400

CSIS invites you to a book event for

Negotiating with Evil: When to Talk to Terrorists

The Honorable Mitchell B. Reiss
Former U.S. Special Envoy for the Northern Ireland Peace Process;
President, Washington College

An Uncertain Future: Women's Progress in the New Afghanistan

ian — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:00:00 -0400

An Uncertain Future: Women's Progress in the New Afghanistan

Monday, June 14, 3-4:30pm
CSIS B1 Conference Center
1800 K St NW, Washington DC 20006

The Key to Success in Afghanistan

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, June 9, 2010 CSIS Russia Eurasia Program and the SAIS Central Asia Caucasus Institute launched their joint report titled, “The Key to Success in Afghanistan: A Modern Silk Road Strategy”. The report was introduced by a panel featuring report co-authors, S. Frederick Starr, Chairman of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University, and Andrew C.

Global Security Forum: How Will the United States Engage in the Middle East after Iraq and Afghanistan?

ian — Thu, 13 May 2010 09:10:00 -0400

How Will the United States Engage in the Middle East after Iraq and Afghanistan?

General Brent Scowcroft, USAF (ret.)
Mr. David Ignatius

Moderated by
Haim Malka

Global Security Forum

ian — Thu, 13 May 2010 07:30:00 -0400

Global Security Forum: A review of the top security issues on our horizon

This forum is made possible with support from Finmeccanica

AGENDA

Opening Address 8:00-8:45:

Adapting to Tomorrow’s Strategic Challenges

General James E. Cartwright, USMC
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Afghanistan: Where Things Stand

ian — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0500

CSIS hosted

Afghanistan: Where Things Stand
An Update from ABC News’ Director of Polling

With
Gary Langer
Director of Polling at ABC News

An Insider's Perspective on Afghanistan

ian — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0500

An Insider's Perspective on Afghanistan

With

Roy Gutman
Foreign Editor, McClatchy Newspapers
Author, “How We Missed the Story:
Osama Bin Laden, the Taliban and the Hijacking of Afghanistan”

And

Dr. Nadir Atash
Author, “Turbulence: The Tumultuous Journey
of One Man's Quest to Bring Change in Afghanistan”

Improving the Quality of International Engagement: A Scorecard from Haiti and Afghanistan

sherry — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500

The CSIS Post-Conflict Reconstruction (PCR) Project and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) - Development Assistance Committee (DAC) hosted the release of the 2010 OECD-DAC Fragile States Surveys.

Russia’s Perspectives toward Afghanistan

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500

At a meeting hosted by the Russian & Eurasia Program at CSIS on February 4, 2010, Marlene Laruelle—a Senior Research Fellow with the Central Asia- Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program—presented her insights into Russia’s foreign policy stance on Afghanistan. Laruelle’s comments addressed Russia’s involvement in Afghanistan as characterized b

The London Conference on Afghanistan

ian — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:30:00 -0500

The Post-Conflict Reconstruction Project at CSIS is hosting an event to preview the London Conference on Afghanistan, where top officials from NATO-ISAF, the United Nations, and the European Union will meet to discuss how they will support Afghanistan’s counterinsurgency and reconstruction efforts in 2010-2011.

The Military Strategy Forum with General David Petraeus

ian — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0500

The Military Strategy Forum
Sponsored by Rolls-Royce North America

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a Military Strategy Forum on Thursday, January 21. Our distinguished speaker, General David Petraeus, Commander U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), held a discussion with the audience on issues in CENTCOM moderated by Maren Leed, Ph.D.

Leaders on the Front Line Combating Extremism

ian — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:30:00 -0500

Driven by ideological, political, religious, and other convictions, violent extremists create instability, traumatize communities, and undermine the creation of stable governments. Women are among the most effective actors combating extremism.

Report Release: The Northern Distribution Network and the Modern Silk Road

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0500

CSIS' Transnational Threats Project and Russia and Eurasia Program presented their latest report, "The Northern Distribution Network and the Modern Silk Road: Planning for Afghanistan's Future."

Warriors in the Mountains: Cultivating Coalitions with the People of North Waziristan

jfleischner — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:30:00 -0500

The PCR Project hosted a special briefing on coalition building in North Waziristan with Melissa Payson. She discussed the difficulties of carrying out aid interventions in complex environments. Payson provided local perspectives and ways to move forward in this enigmatic locale that has come to epitomize the “epicenter of violent extremism.”

CSIS Press Briefing: Cordesman Discusses President Obama's Announcement on Afghanistan Strategy

ian — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0500

Anthony Cordesman briefed members of the media on President Obama’s Afghanistan strategy announcement.

Statesmen's Forum: Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Germany

ian — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0500

A Statesmen’s Forum with

His Excellency Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg
Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Germany

The Future of the Transatlantic Relationship: Afghanistan, NATO’s New Strategic Concept, and the Challenges of Burden Sharing

Schieffer Series: A Discussion of U.S. Policy in Afghanistan

pfrank — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:30:00 -0400

Moderated By:
Bob Schieffer
Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News
Anchor, CBS News’ “Face the Nation”

Made possible by the United Technologies Corporation (UTC).

Panelists:

Congressman Adam Smith On Congress and Afghanistan

ian — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:30:00 -0400

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA)
Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats, and Capabilities

Afghanistan’s New Development Priorities: A Discussion with Mark Ward

ian — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0400

Moderated by Karin von Hippel

Mark Ward discusses progress made in initiating more Afghan-led development initiatives in some of the most difficult Taliban strong-holds in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan and Regional Security: Perspectives from Russia, Central Asia, and China

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:15:00 -0400

Panel discussion on a wide variety of issues pertaining to Afghanistan and Regional security. The event was moderated by Andrew Kuchins, Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program.

Panelists:

Afghanistan's 2009 Presidential and Provincial Council Elections: Analysis by the NDI Observer Mission

ian — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Members of National Democratic Institute's (NDI) 2009 International Election Observation Mission in Afghanistan presented their experiences, analyzed the results, and discussed the implications of the elections for the future of Afghanistan. Panelists included several delegates from the NDI observer mission.

CSIS Press Briefing: Cordesman Discusses Afghanistan

pfrank — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy Anthony Cordesman briefed members of the press after his month-long trip to Afghanistan, where he served on ISAF Commander Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s Strategic Assessment Group. He presented his personal views and analysis, which do not reflect the views of the assessment group or any U.S.

Statesmen's Forum: Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

ian — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Gulf Roundtable hosted a Statesmen's Forum with Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for a speech titled, "Security and Stability in the Broader Middle East: A Cooperative Approach." John Hamre, president and CEO of CSIS, introduced Chairman Mullen.

A Conversation with George Varughese: Local and National Governance in Afghanistan

udukkipati — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Mr.

Conflict and Religion in U.S. Foreign Policy: A New Way?

sherry — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Building on President Obama's Speech in Cairo with:
Ambassador Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat of the Republic of Indonesia to the United States

Ambassador Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat of the Republic of Indonesia

Shaun Casey, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics, Wesley Theological Seminary

Competing Visions and Divided Outcomes in Afghanistan

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:30:00 -0400

Jerry Hyman, President, Hills Program on Governance recently returned from Afghanistan, leading a three-member team that researched the prospects for democratic governance. In this event, they discussed the various visions of the state within the Afghan community and between Afghans and international actors.

Schieffer Series: Afghanistan and Pakistan

scotta — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:30:00 -0400

The CSIS-Schieffer School series are held monthly in Washington at CSIS and featuring top public policy experts, government officials, prominent journalists and leading scholars, discussing pressing issues related to national security, foreign policy, and global challenges.

Moderated by:

Region Related Event Feeds

Discussion with Afghan Minister of Counter Narcotics

Global Narcotics Flows and the Global Financial and Economic Crisis

Afghan Perspectives on Post-Transition

Afghan Perspectives on Post-Transition

The Pakistan Cauldron: Conspiracy, Assassination & Instability

The Pakistan Cauldron: Conspiracy, Assassination & Instability

Book Discussion: Counterstrike

The U.S.'s "New Silk Road" Strategy: What Is It? Where Is It Headed?

International Perspectives on Afghanistan and Regional Security to 2014 and Beyond

Policy Briefing: "Afghanistan, Pakistan: A Race for Success"

What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Art of the Possible

Ambassador Robert O. Blake on U.S.-India Relations

The Aga Khan Development Network

The Aga Khan Development Network: An Integrated Approach to Development in Afghanistan read more

Roundtable with UK House of Commons Defence Committee

Yemen Baseline and Afghan Trends

Public Opinion Update: Yemen Baseline and Afghan Trends

A Regional Approach to Strengthing Health Systems in Central and South Asia

A Regional Approach to Regional Problems: Prospects for OSCE - CICA Cooperation

Toward Capable and Responsive States

Thinking About a Regional Security Framework for Afghanistan and its Neighbors

The United States Government’s Employment of Armed Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan

Resolved :

The benefits of the United States Government’s employment of armed contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan outweigh the costs and detriments

Regional Commands and the Future of Afghan Security

Regional Commands and the Future of Afghan Security

A Conversation with Major General Nick Carter

A Snapshot: Challenges and Hope for Private Sector Development in Afghanistan

A Snapshot: Challenges and Hope for Private Sector Development in Afghanistan

Pakistan, FATA, and the Peace Negotiations in Afghanistan

Pakistan, FATA, and the Peace Negotiations in Afghanistan

Civilian-Military Coordination in Southern Afghanistan

Negotiating with Evil: When to Talk to Terrorists

An Uncertain Future: Women's Progress in the New Afghanistan

The Key to Success in Afghanistan

Global Security Forum: How Will the United States Engage in the Middle East after Iraq and Afghanistan?

Global Security Forum

Afghanistan: Where Things Stand

An Insider's Perspective on Afghanistan

Improving the Quality of International Engagement: A Scorecard from Haiti and Afghanistan

Russia’s Perspectives toward Afghanistan

The London Conference on Afghanistan

The Military Strategy Forum with General David Petraeus

Leaders on the Front Line Combating Extremism

Report Release: The Northern Distribution Network and the Modern Silk Road

Warriors in the Mountains: Cultivating Coalitions with the People of North Waziristan

CSIS Press Briefing: Cordesman Discusses President Obama's Announcement on Afghanistan Strategy

Statesmen's Forum: Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Germany

Schieffer Series: A Discussion of U.S. Policy in Afghanistan

Congressman Adam Smith On Congress and Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s New Development Priorities: A Discussion with Mark Ward

Afghanistan and Regional Security: Perspectives from Russia, Central Asia, and China

Afghanistan's 2009 Presidential and Provincial Council Elections: Analysis by the NDI Observer Mission

CSIS Press Briefing: Cordesman Discusses Afghanistan

Statesmen's Forum: Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

A Conversation with George Varughese: Local and National Governance in Afghanistan

Conflict and Religion in U.S. Foreign Policy: A New Way?

Competing Visions and Divided Outcomes in Afghanistan

Schieffer Series: Afghanistan and Pakistan

The Pakistan Cauldron:
Conspiracy, Assassination & Instability

The Aga Khan Development Network: An Integrated Approach to Development in Afghanistan

read more

Public Opinion Update:
Yemen Baseline and Afghan Trends