Meeting

Young Professionals Briefing: The Future of Afghanistan

Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Speakers

Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow for National Security Studies, Council on Foreign Relations

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy, Council on Foreign Relations; Author, The Daughters of Kobani: A Story of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice

Presider

Director of National Security and Professor of Strategic Studies, Marine Corps War College

Young Professionals Briefing Series and National Security and Defense Program

Panelists discuss the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September and its implications for the future of the country.

The CFR Young Professionals Briefing Series provides an opportunity for those early in their careers to engage with CFR. The briefings feature remarks by experts on critical global issues and lessons learned in their careers. These events are intended for individuals who have completed their undergraduate studies and have not yet reached the age of thirty to be eligible for CFR term membership. Please note only U.S. citizens are eligible for CFR membership.

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