Past Events

Can We Feed the World's Poor?

International rice expert fears gaping shortfall in supply by 2015.

Addressing Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan

Experts say military will retain influence but a consensus with the civilian government is 'critical'.

Can We Really Help Burma?

Weighing the relative merits of greater engagement versus sanctions.

The War in Afghanistan: Updates from the Front

General Dan McNeill emphasizes reconstruction efforts.

Senator Casey: Rethinking the US–Pakistan Partnership

Senator Robert P. Casey (D-PA), member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, presents his views on regional dynamics and the US-Pakistan relationship.

Afghanistan: America's Longest War?

Will Afghanistan become another “Vietnam” for the US? Richard Holbrooke, chairman of the Asia Society and former US ambassador to the UN, addresses the issues.