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August 4, 2009

Economics
All great things have to end

This will be my last blog post, at least for the foreseeable future. I have accepted a new job, one that will require a certain level of discretion. I am excited by its challenges: ‘Balanced an…

July 26, 2005

Conflict Prevention
Council Task Force Urges United States to Put Nation-building on Par with War-fighting

Calls for Overhauling U.S. Government for Stabilization and Reconstruction OperationsJuly 27, 2005-Nation-building is not just a humanitarian concern, but a critical national security priority that s…

August 19, 2005

Capital Flows
Iraq: What happened to US plans for an extreme makeover of the economy?

I agree with Mark Thoma more often than naught.   I certainly share his concern about the shifting sectoral composition of output (translated from economese to English, more jobs in housing), and, li…

September 21, 2006

Terrorism and Counterterrorism
A Conversation with Hamid Karzai

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. MeetingPlease note special time.Seating is limited.

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September 21, 2006

Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai

Watch Afghan President Hamid Karzai discuss the current situation in Afghanistan, including political developments, security, the economy, terrorism, and relations with Pakistan.

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