The Next Phase in America's Relationship with Iraq

Next Tuesday, August 17, 2010, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) will host a moderated discussion that will address these questions with two leading Administration officials on Iraq: Michael Corbin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq, and Dr. Colin Kahl, Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. CNAS Chief Executive Officer Nathaniel Fick, a national security expert and veteran of the Iraq war, will moderate the conversation.

Washington, D.C., August 11, 2010

CNAS cordially invites you to attend:
 
The Next Phase in America's Relationship with Iraq
A conversation with:

Nathaniel Fick
CEO of Center for a New American Security

Michael Corbin
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq

Dr. Colin Kahl
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East

RSVP online here. 

President Obama’s speech in early August heralded the end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq, but U.S. engagement in the country is far from over. As the military draws down, our nation’s diplomats are preparing to expand their role and take the lead in providing guidance and assistance to Iraqis as they build a stable future for their country. However, the transition of responsibility from the Department of Defense to the Department of State in a resource-constrained environment presents challenges for the government in meeting U.S. foreign policy objectives and managing the thousands of contractors needed to provide security and other services necessary for State to operate in Iraq.

Next Tuesday, August 17, 2010, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) will host a moderated discussion that will address these questions with two leading Administration officials on Iraq: Michael Corbin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq, and Dr. Colin Kahl, Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. CNAS Chief Executive Officer Nathaniel Fick, a national security expert and veteran of the Iraq war, will moderate the conversation.

 
Date and Time:
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
12:30 p.m.: Check-in and Registration
1:00-2:30 p.m.: Event

Please note the event will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m.
 
 
Location:
The Willard Intercontinental Hotel’s Crystal Room
1401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
 
 
RSVP:
RSVP online here.
Or, call 202.457.9427
 
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