PAST EVENT
War of Words: The Case for Negotiations in Afghanistan
Brown Bag Lunch
Series: International Security Brown Bag Seminar
Open to the Public - Belfer Center Library, Littauer-369
November 15, 2012
12:15-2:00 p.m.
| Speaker: | Matt Waldman, Research Fellow, International Security Program |
Related Project: International Security
Description:
Despite the U.S. military surge and costly counter-insurgency efforts, the Taliban remain powerful in Afghanistan. With the withdrawal of NATO troops, and diminution of international leverage, there is an urgent need to establish a peace process. Dialogue might not resolve the conflict: there are numerous obstacles and concerns. But given that the Taliban are interested in talks — and that the likely alternative to a settlement is protracted conflict and insurgent gains — it would be a profound mistake not to explore the possibilities for negotiations.
Please join us! Coffee and tea provided. Everyone is welcome, but admittance will be on a first come–first served basis.
Contact:
ISP Program Coordinator
International Security Program,
79 John F. Kennedy St., Mailbox 53,
Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
HARVARD Kennedy School
Email: susan_lynch@hks.harvard.edu
Phone: 617-496-1981
Fax: 617-495-8963
Url: http://www.belfercenter.org/ISP/
