Community Invited to Panel Discussion: Afghanistan / Pakistan - Why Should the U.S. Care?
Feb 8, 2010
The future of Afghanistan and Pakistan and U.S. policy are among the topics of an upcoming panel discussion in the Understanding the World series hosted by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
The free event, Afghanistan / Pakistan – Why Should the U.S. Care?, is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the University. The presentation is open to the public and will include a panel discussion and a Q&A session. A networking session kicks off the evening at 5:30 p.m. prior to each presentation. The presentation begins at 6 p.m.
The International House is presenting the event, which is brought to the community in partnership with the World Trade Center of Central Pennsylvania, United States Institute of Peace, and the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. The University is located at 326 Market Street in Harrisburg.
Upcoming presentations in the Spring 2010 Understanding the World program include:
* March 25, "Iran and the World – What’s Next?"
* April 29, "Goodbye Iraq – Was the Fight Worth It?"
* May 27, "Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: Why is There No Peace in the Holy Land?"
* June 24, "Business and Trade in the Middle East: What are the Opportunities?"
The series is free but please RSVP attendance to ihouse@harristown.net
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