International Affairs conference

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meeting the challenges of the middle east

The agenda focused on leadership transitions in Iraq and the Palestinian Territories, and the impending Israeli pullout in Gaza. 

The 2005 Conference gathered a group of leading foreign policy experts from around the world to debate, discuss, and learn about the future of a region vital to world security.  Speakers for this conference included experts such as Peter Schwartz, CEO of Global Business Networks; Marina Ottaway, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Judith Miller, The New York Times; Shai Feldman, Brandeis University; J. Bryan Hehir, Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government; Ambassador Mohamed Shaker, Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs; Geoffrey Kemp, The Nixon Center; and Flynt Leverett, The Brookings Institution. 

2005 Middle East Conference Program includes a complete list of topics, speakers, and activities.