Academic Module: Bolivia on the Brink
Author: Eduardo A. Gamarra
January 2008
This module features teaching notes by Florida International University professor Eduardo A. Gamarra, author of Bolivia on the Brink, along with other resources to supplement the text. In the report, Gamarra encourages the U.S. government to redirect its policy toward Bolivia to emphasize preservation of the democratic process and conflict prevention.
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Terje Rød-Larsen, President, International Peace AcademyIntroductory Speaker:
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Richard N. Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations
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Center for Preventive Action Symposium: The Future of Conflict Prevention - Session II
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David A. Hamburg, President Emeritus, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Bruce W. Jentleson, Director & Professor, Sanford Institute of Public Policy, Fen Osler Hampson, Paul Heinbecker, and Gordon S. Smith, Director, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, Bathsheba N. Crocker, Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary, Peacebuilding Support Office, United NationsPresider:
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Center for Preventive Action Symposium: The Future of Conflict Prevention - Session III
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Nancy E. Soderberg, Senior Advisor, International Crisis Group, Donald K. Steinberg, Vice President for Multilateral Affairs, International Crisis Group, Stewart M. Patrick, Research Fellow, Center for Global Development, Paul B. Stares, Director, Center for Preventive Action, Council on Foreign Relations
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Julia E. Sweig, Senior Fellow, Latin America Program, Council on Foreign RelationsSpeakers:
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