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The Role of Central Asia in Afghanistan
Thu, July 12th, 2012
Washington, D.C.
IMGXYZ3865IMGZYXAs Central Asia plays a fundamental role in efforts to develop a peaceful and stable Afghanistan as well as a secure and prosperous region, the United States must continue to actively engage with Central Asian countries.
Assistant Secretary of State Robert O. Blake discussed the prospects for developing Central Asia into a region of economic opportunity, which could help lead to regional integration.
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Event Speakers
Ambassador Robert O. Blake
Former Senior Associate, Russia and Eurasia Program and, Co-director, al-Farabi Carnegie Program on Central Asia
Olcott is professor emerita at Colgate University, having taught political science there from 1974 to 2002. Prior to her work at the endowment, Olcott served as a special consultant to former secretary of state Lawrence Eagleburger.