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YPFP 2009 Annual Conference Discussion Tracks
Saturday, March 21, 2009
12:30 pm – 6:30 pm
1615 H Street, NW | Washington, DC
Each conference attendee will choose to participate in one of the following six discussion groups; the participant will remain in his/her selected track for both sessions to allow for in-depth conversation on key issues.
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Description of Discussion Group Tracks
Africa DG and Defense Policy DG
Development Policy DG and Middle East DG
Europe DG and Russia-Eurasia DG
Latin America DG and International Trade Policy DG
Asia DG and Energy & Environmental Policy DG
Global Health Policy DG and Gender & Foreign Policy DG
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Africa DG and Defense Policy DG: AFRICOM: Structure, Challenges, and Opportunities
African states face a diverse set of unique security challenges including food crises, terrorism, and maritime security. How can these challenges be addressed and what role should the U.S. play, if any? How will the establishment of U.S. AFRICOM affect American policy in Africa? What are the African perspectives on the future role of the command on the continent?
Speakers: Liz Sullivan, Jason Campbell, Andrea Walther, Theresa Whelan, Jerry Lanier, Amb. William Bellamy, Gen. Fulford
Development Policy DG and Middle East DG: Economic Development and the Legitimacy of Islamist Groups in the Middle East
A century ago, destinations such as Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Dubai were tiny fishing ports, imperial fuelling stations, or Bedouin encampments; today, they are independent states and global financial powerhouses. What business models were employed to achieve this growth and is it sustainable? Yet in other parts of the region, people live in abject poverty. Do economic and social under-development drive support for Islamist groups in the Middle East, and are these groups delivering public services more effectively than governments? If so, what are the political and social implications?
Speakers: Torie Partridge, Chris Uregian, Alex Anyse, William Wunderle, Dr. Joseph Saba
Europe DG and Russia-Eurasia DG
Topic 1: NATO at 60
On its 60th anniversary, NATO enters a world transformed; a new international order, coupled with unique and more ambiguous international threats. This evolution begs the question - what should the role of NATO be in the 21st Century?
Speakers: Teki Akuettah, Damon Wilson, Nile Gardiner, Leo Mitchel, Hans Binnendijk, Manuel Lafont Rapnouil
Topic 2: Russia and the West
The recent conflict in Georgia and continual energy related disputes within the European context has brought to the fore the issue of a potentially resurgent Russia. How should relations with Russia be managed without returning to the reactionary rhetoric that marked the Cold War era?
Speakers: Amb. Steven Pifer, Julia Nesheiwat, Reinhold Brender, Amb. Bob Beecroft
Latin America DG and International Trade Policy DG: Hemispheric Politics and Trade Relations
What is the current state of hemispheric politics and inter-state relations? How will new American political leadership shape U.S.–Latin American relations? What is the economic outlook for Latin America and how does this connect to prospects for U.S.-Latin American trade relations? What impact will the financial crisis, unstable energy markets, FTAs, and emerging economies have in the region?
Speakers: Sarah King, Eric Jacobstein, Dr. Andrew Selee, Carl Meacham, Dr. Peter Hakim, Dr. Norman A. Bailey, Courtney Lutterman
Asia DG and Energy & Environmental Policy DG: Asia’s Energy Needs and the Nuclear Dilemma
How does Asian economic development and the consequent growth in energy demand affect energy markets and the environment? How do these factors influence Asian states’ behavior within the region and internationally? How will Asian states balance environmental impact with imperatives for growth? Can nuclear energy provide a solution? How do bilateral nuclear cooperation deals affect the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty and non-proliferation writ large? What role does the U.S. play in terms of leadership, technology and security in Asian energy policy and markets? How does the U.S.-India nuclear deal change the dynamic of cooperation and what does this mean for future nuclear aspirants like Iran?
Speakers: Duc Huynh, Nicole Finnemann, M. Nagaraju, Amb. Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, David Sheets, Richard Andres, Namrata Patodia
Global Health Policy DG and Gender & Foreign Policy DG
Topic 1: The Future of PEPFAR
How can the United States best leverage the historic $48 billion PEPFAR authorization for maximum impact? What creative prevention and treatment delivery mechanisms will be used to combat the AIDS epidemic?
Speakers: Hiliary Critchley, Katherine Bliss, Asia Russell, Smita Baruah, Stephen Morrison
Topic 2: Impact & Challenges of Micro-finance
What are the best practices and challenges of micro-financing? How can micro-finance programs best target women and promote family health?
Speakers: Sara Barker, Mary Moseley, Kathryn McElligott, Amanda Ellis, Jeannine B. Scott, Brian Slocum
