Region Related Event Feeds

Iraq and the Kurds: The High-Stakes Hydrocarbons Gambit

dkoenhemsi — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Turkey Project hosted Joost R. Hiltermann, Deputy Program Director at the International Crisis Group(ICG) who discussed the new ICG report on the dispute between the Iraqi Government and the Kurds on Hydrocarbons and its implications for Turkey.

Book Event: The Tehran Triangle

smcmanus — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies invites you to a book event on

The Tehran Triangle
A novel by Thomas Reed with Sandy Baker

Featuring

Thomas C. Reed
Former Secretary of the Air Force
Author, The Tehran Triangle

Moderated by

Global Security Forum 2012: Turkey-Iran-Russia: Dynamics Old and New

sherry — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:30:00 -0400

The Turkey, Russia, Iran Nexus: Economic and Energy Dimensions

tcipoletti — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:30:00 -0400

To deepen and give a more multinational character to the project analysis, CSIS is partnering with The Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey (TEPAV) in Ankara and the Institute of Oriental Studies (IVRAN) of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow.

Schieffer Series: Redefining the Front Lines: Anthony Shadid and Foreign Reporting in the 21st Century

ian — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU's Schieffer School of Journalism hosted the next session of

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues

Redefining the Front Lines: Anthony Shadid and Foreign Reporting in the 21st Century

Moderated by

Water and Food Security Challenges: Regional Perspectives

jnagel — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:30:00 -0500

Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Project on Global Water Policy and Global Food Security Project for a public discussion regarding the challenges that developing nations face in efficiently managing water resources as they increase food production to meet the needs of growing populations.

PONI Debates the Issues: Sanctioning Iran

mark jansson — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0500

The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) is pleased to invite you to a debate on the recent sanctions imposed on Iran.

Understanding The Arab Spring: Public Opinion and the Roots of Revolution in the Arab World

sherry — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0500

CSIS invites you to
UNDERSTANDING THE ARAB SPRING:
Public Opinion and the Roots of Revolution in the Arab World

With
Craig Charney
President of Charney Research

Moderated by
Anthony Cordesman
Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, CSIS

Algeria Amidst North Africa's Transformation

dholodnik — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0500

Algeria responded actively to popular demands for political openness in the last year, and these reforms will come into full effect in 2012, according to H.E. Mourad Medelci, the Algerian minister of foreign affairs. Medelci spoke to a group of about 50 at CSIS on January 13, 2012.

The Future of U.S.-Egypt Relations: the Role of FTA Negotiations

lross — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500

A discussion with House Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA)

December 14,
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

B1 Conference Center
CSIS 1800 K. St. NW,
Washington, DC 20006

10:00 a.m. Introduction by:

The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative

nwhite — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a discussion with

Farah Pandith
Special Representative to Muslim Communities, U.S. Department of State

on "The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative”

The Turkey-Russia-Iran Nexus: Changing Dynamics in the Caspian and Black Sea Regions

tcipoletti — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:00:00 -0500

Dr. Stephen J. Flanagan spoke at TEPAV to address relations between Turkey, Russia, and Iran and framed this set of relations in a regional context.

Trade and Investment Partnership Initiative in the Middle East and North Africa

lross — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:30:00 -0500

With

Daniel Mullaney, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East

and

Hiddo Houben, First Counselor, Trade and Agriculture, Delegation of the European Union to the United States

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

Youth in Revolt?

dholodnik — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:30:00 -0400

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been spared the unrest that recently swept many of its neighbors in the Middle East. Although many perceive a high degree of stability, the country faces many of the same socioeconomic ills that helped spark uprisings elsewhere: a massive youth bulge, high unemployment, an education gap, and gender inequality. Dr.

Gulf Roundtable: High Ambitions and Hard Realities: A View from the Gulf

dholodnik — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:30:00 -0400

The countries of the Arab Gulf are approaching a crucial set of decisions about their economic and social development. Near-term wealth and complex incentive structures make the problems more difficult to solve, but no less important. Dr.

Twenty Years of Independence in the South Caucasus

kate — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:00:00 -0400

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming conference –"Twenty Years of Independence in the South Caucasus: Achievements and Challenges" – hosted by the New European Democracies Project at CSIS. The event will take place on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the B1 conference level of CSIS.

Gulf Roundtable: Iran's Maritime Evolution

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:30:00 -0400

Dr. David B. Crist (Senior Historian for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) and Commander Joshua Himes (CSIS Navy Fellow) discussed Iran's martime capabilities and aspirations and highlighted implications for the region and the United States at a Gulf Roundtable hosted by CSIS on July 7, 2011.

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

Schieffer Series: The Arab Spring Moves into Summer

ian — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism hosted:

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues

Made possible by United Technologies Corporation (UTC)

“The Arab Spring Moves into Summer”

Moderated by

OPIC and the Arab Spring: Investing for Change

sherry — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:30:00 -0400

Elizabeth Littlefield, President and CEO, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)

Thursday, June 2, 2011 3:30PM-5:00PM
Fourth Floor Conference Room, CSIS
1800 K. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Please RSVP to Amasia Zargarian at azargarian@csis.org

The Foreign Policy Priorities of the Czech Republic and the European Union

sherry — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0400

Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg of the Czech Republic addressed a closed CSIS roundtable on June 2, 2011. Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg (L) and CSIS Counselor Zbigniew Brzezinski (R)

Gulf Roundtable: A GCC Strategy for Counter-Piracy?

Fri, 13 May 2011 12:30:00 -0400

Pirates’ bounties have never been more bountiful in the Arabian Sea. Despite a multi-national counter-piracy effort in the region, pirates are pursuing increasingly lucrative targets with unprecedented skill and sophistication. The GCC states, whose economies rely heavily on maritime trade through the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea, feel the piracy threat acutely but have th

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

Schieffer Series: Implications of the Uprising in Egypt

ian — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:30:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism invite you to the next session of

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues
Made possible by United Technologies Corporation (UTC)

"Implications of the Uprising in Egypt"

Moderated by:

Bob Schieffer
Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News;
Anchor, CBS News’ “Face the Nation”

Panelists:

Dr. Abderrahim Foukara
Head of Operations, Al Jazeera United States Branch;
Host, Min Washington (From Washington)

Nancy Youssef
Chief Pentagon Correspondent, McClatchy Newspapers

Dr. Jon Alterman
Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Middle East Program

Clear Gold

ian — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500

On the occasion of the publication of

Clear Gold:

Water as a Strategic Resource in the Middle East

The CSIS Middle East Program is pleased to host an event highlighting the importance of water to regional stability.

With a keynote address by

Operation New Dawn: An Enduring Strategic Partnership

ian — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:30:00 -0500

The CSIS Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy hosts an event with

Brigadier General Jeffrey Buchanan
Director for Strategic Effects, U.S. Forces in Iraq

“Operation New Dawn: An Enduring Strategic Partnership”

Moderated by

A Middle East Zone Free of WMD: Between Rhetoric and Reality

TSpitzer-Hobeika — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:00:00 -0500

The 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference recommended that a conference be convened in 2012 on the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

Corporate Outreach: Briefing with Daniel Glaser

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:30:00 -0400

Daniel Glaser met with corporate leaders and area opinionmakers to discuss the U.S. Department of Treasury's sanctions "dynamic" with special attention paid to the new sanctions on North Korea and Iran.

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

Statesmen's Forum: James B. Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State and Jacob J. Lew, Deputy Secretary of State

ian — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:30:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen's Forum with

James B. Steinberg
Deputy Secretary of State

And

Jacob J. Lew
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources

The Next Phase in America's Relationship with Iraq

Pulling Their Weight: Deepening Partnerships for Middle East Security with Congressman Gary Ackerman

ian — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:00:00 -0400

Event Transcript

The CSIS Middle East Program hosted an event with Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY)
Chairman, Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia
U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Gulf Roundtable: The Conventional Military Balance in the Gulf

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:30:00 -0400

In a conventional war against Iran, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries would almost certainly win, according to Dr. Anthony Cordesman, the Burke Chair in Strategy at CSIS. Cordesman offered his assessment of Iran’s military capabilities and potential responses to them at a Gulf Roundtable hosted by the CSIS Middle East Program on June 24, 2010.

Gulf Roundtable: Saudi Arabia: Domestic Dynamics and Regional Policies

Fri, 21 May 2010 12:30:00 -0400

Saudi debate on a range of social and regional policy issues has expanded considerably over the last five years. Much of this discussion is driven by the media which has expanded its coverage of women’s rights, freedom of speech, and government accountability.

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

Gulf Roundtable: Regional Reverberations: What If Israel Strikes Iran?

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:30:00 -0400

If Israel struck Iran militarily, experts say, Iran would likely seek to retaliate against U.S. and GCC interests in the Gulf, Iran and Afghanistan. While Dr. Gary Sick argued that the aftermath of such a strike would be so profound as to make it both undesirable and unlikely, Dr. Kenneth Katzman suggested that contingencies are already in place to help manage the consequences.

On the Road in America: Season 2

ian — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) and Layalina Productions hosted the U.S. release of:

On the Road in America: Season 2

Gulf Roundtable: Trouble in the Backyard: Yemen and the GCC

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:30:00 -0500

At its March Gulf Roundtable, the CSIS Middle East Program hosted Professor Bernard Haykel for a discussion on the role the GCC countries - and particularly Saudi Arabia - can play to help alleviate Yemen's domestic troubles.

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia: A Leader of Consequence

ian — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:00:00 -0500

CSIS hosted a book event for

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia: A Leader of Consequence

by
Dr. S. Rob Sobhani
President, Caspian Energy Consulting

Introduction by
H. Andrew Schwartz
CSIS Vice President for External Relations

The Dynamics of North African Terror

mDziuban — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:45:00 -0500

Over the last decade, North Africa’s local extremist violence has become increasingly interwoven with global terrorist operations. Networks of fundraisers, recruiters, and operatives connect North Africans to violent incidents in Europe, Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond.

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.

Guantánamo, Yemen, and the London Meeting

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500

Sarah Mendelson, along with the Center for American Progress, hosted a one-day meeting of policy experts, human rights advocates, and regional scholars to explore viable repatriation options for the remaining 91 Yemeni detainees held at Guantánamo.

Can Iran’s Bomb be Stopped?

ian — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Can Iran’s Bomb be Stopped?
The Washington Quarterly roundtable discussion

With

Ambassador James Dobbins
Director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center, RAND Corporation
Former Special Envoy for Afghanistan

and

Screening of "Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think"

ian — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

CSIS, in cooperation with Unity Productions Foundation (UPF) and the Charter for Compassion, hosted a screening of “Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think,” a new documentary that provides an eye-opening view of global Muslim opinions on such topics as terrorism, democracy, women, and the West.

Gulf Roundtable: The UAE 123 Nuclear Agreement: A Model for the Region?

mDziuban — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400

At its October Gulf Roundtable, the CSIS Middle East Program hosted Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering for a discussion of the UAE 123 nuclear agreement and its implications for civilian nuclear cooperation in the Middle East, and for the creation of a global framework for addressing the challenges of proliferation and enrichment.

Book Event: A Question of Command: Counterinsurgency from the Civil War to Iraq

ian — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0400

A Question of Command: Counterinsurgency from the Civil War to Iraq

Press Briefing: UN General Assembly and G20

ian — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a press briefing on the upcoming UN General Assembly and the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh.

Briefers include:

Gulf Roundtable: The New Silk Road

mDziuban — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0400

For the first time in modern history, China has surpassed the United States as the largest exporter to the Middle East, with revenues totaling around $60 billion per year. Ben Simpfendorfer, chief China Economist for the Royal Bank of Scotland, suggests that the figure reflects a “historical rebalancing” in the global economy and that China-Middle East ties will continue to grow.

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.