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CACI FORUM: The American University of Afghanistan: The United States' Premier Legacy on Afghan Soil?

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

CACI FORUM

"Central Asia-Caucasus Institute"

The American University of Afghanistan: The United States' Premier Legacy on Afghan Soil?

What will be the long-term legacy of America’s presence in Afghanistan? Among the most promising candidates is the American University of Afghanistan. Founded in 2006, it already draws students from every province in Afghanistan and is training students (30% of whom are women) for careers in business, government, and civic life. But it is still at the dawn of its life and many uncertainties concerning its future have yet to be resolved. This is a chance to learn about this bold initiative and the potential it holds.   

Featuring

C. Michael Smith, President, American University of Afghanistan

Leslie M. Schweitzer, Trustee, American University of Afghanistan; Chair, Friends of the American University of Afghanistan

Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, Counselor, Center for Strategic and International Studies; President, Gryphon Partners, LLC (invited)

Moderating

S. Frederick Starr, Chairman, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute.

Wednesday, February 27, 5-7 p.m.
Rome Auditorium, Rome Building
SAIS, Johns Hopkins University
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036

The Forum is preceded by a reception and light refreshments from 5 to 5:30 p.m. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m.

The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute is a primary institution in the United States for the study of the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Caspian Region. The Institute, affiliated with Johns Hopkins University-SAIS, forms part of a Joint Center with the Silk Road Studies Program, affiliated with the Stockholm-based Institute for Security and Development Policy. Additional information about the Joint Center, as well as its several publications series, is available at www.silkroadstudies.org.

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The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst is a biweekly publication of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, a Joint Transatlantic Research and Policy Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins University's Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Washington DC., and the Institute for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm. For 15 years, the Analyst brings cutting edge analysis of the region geared toward a practitioner audience.

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