Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress - Seeking Global Security | Press Release

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) - "77 Strong and Growing" - Open to New and Different Ideas - 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.

Topic:

Forging an International Diplomatic Strategy for Afghanistan; Does, or should, the administration’s plan address an international strategy? (May 13th; Location/Time TBD)

Confirmed Speakers:

Ambassador Jim Dobbins is Director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center for the RAND Corporation. He has served several high-level positions in the State Department, including as the Bush Administration's first Special Envoy for Afghanistan.

Dr. Trita Parsi is President of the National Iranian-American Council. He is also the author of Treacherous Alliance - The Secret Dealings of Iran, Israel and the United States (Yale University Press, 2007), recipient of the Council on Foreign Relation's 2008 Arthur Ross Silver Medallion.

Sundeep Waslekar is President of Strategic Foresight Group in India and has advised several governments on the region with regard to peacemaking and disarmament issues. He has also served on the faculty for all major institutions of the Indian defense forces.

Please check the Congressional Progressive Caucus website for updates on the Afghanistan series.