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An Agenda for Peace: Past, Present, Always

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 / Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm 

Center: Applied Conflict Transformation Center

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On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, the U.S. Institute of Peace Alumni Group welcomed the Honorable Laurie Fulton, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, and David Smock for discussion on the history of USIP and its continuing contribution to peacebuilding. The panel discussion that followed focused on innovations in peacebuidling and the role USIP can play.

Agenda

Agenda

Welcome from Ambassador William B. Taylor, Acting Executive Vice President, U.S. Institute of Peace

"Has USIP Fulfilled Its Founders' Vision?"

  • David R. Smock, Vice President, Governance, Law & Society and Director, Religion and Peacebuilding Center
  • The Honorable Laurie Fulton, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Moderator

"USIP Now and Next," a panel discussion

  • Manal Omar, Acting Vice President, Center for Middle East and Africa, U.S. Institute of Peace
  • Brian Rose, USIP Alumni Group President
  • Anand Varghese, Program Officer, PeaceTech Initiative, U.S. Institute of Peace
  • Ambassador Laurie Fulton, Moderator

Closing Remarks by Amb. Taylor

Light refreshments

USIP Alumni Happy Hour: “The Conversation Continues”
Tonic Restaurant 
2036 G St NW Washington, DC 20036

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