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SUMMARY:ASP Conference:  Africa - Promoting Investment and Extending America's Security
DESCRIPTION:  \nDate: October 2\, 2014 \nTime: 12:00 pm – 4:30pm \nLocation: American Security Project\, 7th Floor West Tower\, 1100 New York Ave. NW Washington\, DC \nThe half-day event will bring together experts from the public and private sector\, as well as policy makers and members of the media to discuss the mutually beneficial impacts of US private investment on the African continent\, opportunities for practical investment\, and how to effectively manage the accompanying risk. \n12:00pm – 12:30pm    Networking and Lunch Refreshments \n12:30pm – 12:45pm    Welcome by ASP – Mr. Nelson Cunningham \n12:45pm – 1:45pm Panel One \nExtending America’s National Security through Private Sector Investments\nThe panel will discuss how strengthening US-Africa economic ties through investment can increase stability and serve US national security interests without boots on the ground.  It will also include an examination of the present roles of the United States government in taking forward these concepts by supporting private investment. \nChair: Mr. Nelson Cunningham\, McLarty Associates \nPanelists: Director Leocadia Zak\, USTDA \nPDAS Robert P. Jackson\, State Department \nMr. Scott Eisner\, VP Africa Affairs and International Operation – US Chamber of Commerce \n2:00pm –3:00pm Panel Two \nOpportunities for Investment in Africa\nThe panel will discuss investment opportunities across sectors and regions in Africa with a focus on energy\, petrochemicals\, and telecommunications. The focus will be on key geographic opportunities\, potential ROIs\, and how the US government and individual embassies can support US private investment in Africa. \nChair: Mr. Peter Choharis\, Choharis Global Solutions \nPanelists: Mr. Patrice Backer\, COO – AFIG Funds \nMr. Jake Cusack\, Managing Partner– Crossboundary \nMs. Carolyn Campbell\, Managing Partner- EPC \nMr. Fadi Elsalameen\, Principal – YCF Group \n*Networking Opportunity with Refreshments* \n 3:30 pm– 4:30pm Panel Three \nHow to Invest and Manage Risk for US Companies\nThe panel will examine mechanisms for investment and how to most effectively manage the accompanying risk.  As the capstone discussion\, topics will include how to secure capital\, navigating various regulatory environments\, managing risk insurance\, preferred financial centers\, and how to best secure shareholder return. \nChair: Mr. Fadi Elsalameen\, Principal – YCF Group \nPanelists: Mr. Dante Disparte\, Managing Director – Clements Worldwide \nDr. Barbara Samuels\, Executive Director – Global Clearing House for Development Finance; UN FfD Business Steering Committee \nMr. Andrew Herscowitz\, Power Africa and Trade Africa Coordinator – USAID \nMr. John Moran\, VP of Insurance – OPIC \nSponsors:
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/asp-conference-africa-promoting-investment-and-extending-americas-security/
CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy,Asymetric Operations,Egypt Strategic Partnership,National Security Strategy
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SUMMARY:INVITE- The 2014 Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review:  A Blueprint for State and USAID
DESCRIPTION:A Briefing and Q&A with Deputy Secretary of State Heather Higginbottom\, Assistant Administrator Alexander Thier and Special Representative for QDDR Thomas Perriello\n\n\n\n24 June 2014\n\n\n1230-1330\n\n\n Hart Senate Office Building – Room 902 \nLocated on Constitution Avenue\, between 1st and 2nd Streets\, NE \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) process and how Congress can engage on this key briefing.\nThis is an opportunity to find out about this and to engage with key State Department and USAID figures about crucial QDDR issues\nLunch Refreshments will be served at 12.00. Discussion will begin promptly at 12.30   \nThe QDDR\n\nThe Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) is the Department of State’s signature review to guide a modern State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as they move into the future.  As a joint effort by the Department of State and USAID\, the review will identify policy priorities and the organizational capabilities needed to maximize the effectiveness of our diplomats and development professionals \nAt its core\, the QDDR aims to provide a blueprint for strengthening U.S. development and diplomatic efforts to best advance our national interests. \nThe 2014 QDDR builds upon the 2010 QDDR\, the first quadrennial review in the history of the Department and USAID\, begun by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.  The 2010 review launched a series of reforms in both government agencies\, elevated policy priorities such as energy\, economic diplomacy\, and support to women and girls; reestablished USAID as a premier development agency; improved budget management and strategic planning; and increasedcooperation among U.S. government agencies and with non-governmental actors. As part of a process of continuous improvement\, implementation of the 2010 QDDR continues.  The 2014 QDDR will advance the spirit and mission of the first review while focusing on a few key priorities to foster a State Department and USAID that are more nimble\, innovative and responsive.  Deputy Secretary of State Heather Higginbottom\, along with the USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah\, oversee the implementation of the QDDR; Thomas Perriello is the Special Representative for the QDDR. \nSpeakers\nHeather Higginbottom was confirmed by the US Senate in December 2013. In her current role as Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources\, she shares in the global responsibilities for US foreign policy and has programmatic oversight responsibilities for both the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development. She is the first female to become Deputy Secretary\, and prior to joining the State Department\, served as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Ms. Higginbottom was also the first executive director the American Security Project. \nAlex Thier is USAID’s Assistant to the Administrator for Policy\, Planning\, and Learning (PPL). The PPL Bureau is USAID’s center for policy development\, strategic planning\, learning and evaluation\, and partner engagement. From  June 2010- June 2013\, Thier served as Assistant to the Administrator for Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs\, overseeing USAID’s two largest missions in the world. Before joining USAID\, Thier served with the U.S. Institute of Peace as senior rule of law adviser and director for Afghanistan and Pakistan from 2005- 2010   \nTom Perriello is the Special Representative for the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR)\, appointed by Secretary of State John Kerry in February 2014. Mr. Perriello previously served as a Congressman to Virginia’s Fifth District\, Special Advisor to the Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone\, a conflict analyst\, and CEO of Center for American Progress Action. He has worked and conducted research in a dozen countries and taught courses on transitional justice at the University of Virginia School of Law and University of Sierra Leone. He was a founding member of Leader Hoyer’s National Security Working Group\, and received the Truman National Security Project’s annual award for wise leadership on foreign policy. \nResources:\nASP QDDR Briefing Note \nText of the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review \nFact Sheet on the QDDR Remarks at the 2014 QDDR Launch \nOpinion: The QDDR and the Future of Diplomacy \n 
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/invite-the-2014-quadrennial-diplomacy-and-development-review-a-blueprint-for-state-and-usaid/
LOCATION:Senate Hart Building  – Room 902\, Constitution Avenue\, between 1st and 2nd Streets\, NE\, Washington \, 20009
CATEGORIES:American Security & The Oceans,Asymetric Operations,Climate Security,Egypt Strategic Partnership,Energy Security,National Security & Climate Change,National Security & Space,National Security Strategy,Nuclear Security,Public Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:INVITE - Al Qaeda 3.0: Three Responses to the Changing Nature of Al Qaeda
DESCRIPTION:Al Qaeda 3.0: Morocco – Egypt – Yemen\nThree Responses to the Changing Nature of Al Qaeda and their implications of U.S. policy\n  \nDate \nJune 5th 2014 \nTime \n0830-0930 \n \nLocation\n  \n1100 New York Avenue\, NW 7th Floor\, West Tower \n \nAl Qaeda is changing. Throughout the Middle East and North Africa\, the threat from terrorism is morphing and adapting fast.  Three key countries have been faced with different facets of Al Qaeda\, their franchise network and associated groups.\nJoin us to hear from three key experts about the different responses to this threat from Morocco\, Egypt and Yemen – and what the implications will be for U.S. policy to the region and wider counterterrorism efforts.\nBreakfast refreshments will be served prior to the event from 0800-0830.\n(Early response is encouraged\, as space is limited) \nSpeakers\nSaid Temsamani \nSaid Temsamani is a Senior Fellow\, Meridian International Center\, and previously the Senior Political Advisor US Embassy\, Rabat\, Morocco from 1992 to 2011.  He is a regular commentator on international politics on Al Jazeera TV\, and his writing regularly appears on Middle East Online\, Foxnews.com\, Eurasia Review; Albany Tribune and others. \nZack Gold \nZack Gold is an accomplished researcher and writer on U.S. Middle East policy\, specifically concerning threats to Egyptian and regional security from Sinai and Gaza. He is the author of recent analysis papers on Sinai terrorism and security cooperation for the Brookings Institution’s Saban Center for Middle East Policy and the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism – The Hague. \nTimothy Fairbank  \nTim Fairbank is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Development Transformations (DT)\, an organization focusing on development and governance programs in countries undergoing conflict\, post-conflict\, or political transition.  DT works in several countries in the Middle East and North Africa\, including Yemen.  Mr. Fairbank travels to Yemen regularly where he manages DT’s research\, assessments\, governance and civil society development programs\, and support to Yemen’s political transition. \nResources\nASP:\nASP Asymmetric Operations\nUS-Egypt Strategic Partnership\nAre We Winning?\nThe Strategic Effects of a Lethal Drones Policy\nOther:\nFT.com: Al-Qaeda: on the march\nSinai Security: Opportunities for Unlikely Cooperation Among Egypt\, Israel\, and Hamas\nSecurity in the Sinai: Present and Future\n \nABOUT THE AMERICAN SECURITY PROJECT\n The American Security Project is a non-profit\, non-partisan public policy and research organization dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of a range of national security issues\, promoting debate about the appropriate use of American power\, and cultivating strategic responses to 21st century challenges. For more information\, visit http://www.americansecurityproject.org.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/invite-al-qaeda-3-0-three-responses-to-the-changing-nature-of-al-qaeda/
CATEGORIES:Asymetric Operations,Egypt Strategic Partnership,National Security Strategy
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SUMMARY:INVITE - 21st Century U.S.-Egypt Strategic Relations Conference
DESCRIPTION:The American Security Project cordially invites you to a conference: \n21st Century U.S.-Egypt Strategic Relations\nConference\n \n“Egypt’s political and economic success is important\, of course\, not only for Egyptians\, but it’s important for the region\, for the United States\, and the international community.” John Kerry\, Secretary Of State\nKeynote Speaker – Amr Moussa\nMay 7th\, 2014\, 1pm – 6pm\nFour Seasons Hotel\, Washington DC\nSpeakers include: Gen. Carter F. Ham\, USA (Ret); HE Amb. Yousef Al Otaiba\, UAE; Sen. Norm Coleman; Mr. Gamal Helal; Mr. Dante Disparte\, Mr. Khush Choksy\, Mr. Basil El Baz \nCheck out the bios for all the participants here : 21st Century U.S.-Egypt Strategic Relations – Biographies \nJoin us for in depth look into the current state of Egypt\, the challenges the nation faces\, and the future outlook for the government and people.\n \n  \nPanel One: U.S. Egyptian Strategic Relations – Moving Forward\nEgypt is the most populous and traditionally\, one of the most influential countries in the Middle East. The United States has had long-term military\, cultural\, and economic links with the country. Recently\, due in part to lack of knowledge and understanding of political change in Egypt\, that relationship has faltered. \nThis panel will discuss the importance of the relationship\, and the key issues both Cairo and Washington will need to build upon to strengthen the partnership. \nChair: Ms. Lara Jakes\nPanelists: Senator Norm Coleman; Mr. Gamal Helal; Congressman Jim Kolbe \n\n  \nKey Note Speaker: H.E. Amr Moussa\nAmr Moussa is a leading Egyptian politician and diplomat who was the Secretary-General of the Arab League from 2001 to 2011. Previously he served in the government of Egypt as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1991 to 2001. Last September\, he was elected president of the committee of 50 representing all segments of Egyptian society that authored the new constitution\, which was subsequently approved in a referendum in January 2014. \n  \nPresentation: Terrorism and the Sinai \n Mr. Zack Gold\n  \nPanel Two: Counter-Terrorism & Regional Security\nEgypt merits the attention and concern of all nations due to its natural position as the leader of the Middle East and Africa; its counter-terrorism efforts; the importance of securing its borders; the Suez Canal; and its key position on both the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. \nThis panel will discuss the recent terrorism spike in Egypt\, its implications for the region\, and what key issues both Cairo and Washington can focus on to overcome this terrorism threat. \nChair: LtGen. John Castellaw\, USMC (Ret)\nPanelists: Gen. Carter F. Ham\, USA (Ret); HE Amb. Yousef Al Otaiba\, UAE\n  \nPanel Three: Investment Climate\, and Entrepreneurship\nEgypt is the largest economic market in the Middle East\, with over 90 million people. An open and competitive economy\, a politically stable government\, and the potential for investment from nations around the world will be key in the growth and the sustainability of Egypt. Not only will this produce stability for the region\, but it will also encourage entrepreneurship and the foreign investment that Egypt needs to be a strong American ally. \nThis panel will discuss the key economic changes Egypt will need to go through\, as well as the vast business. \nChair: Mr. Nelson Cunningham\nPanelist: Mr. Dante Disparte; Mr. Khush Choksy; Mr. Basil El Baz; Mr. Mustafa Abdel-Wadood\n  \n \nEvent Location: \nFour Seasons Hotel – Corcoran Ballroom\n2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20007\nABOUT THE AMERICAN SECURITY PROJECT \nThe American Security Project is a non-profit\, non-partisan public policy and research organization dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of a range of national security issues\, promoting debate about the appropriate use of American power\, and cultivating strategic responses to 21st century challenges. For more information\, visit www.americansecurityproject.org.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/invite-21st-century-u-s-egypt-strategic-relations-conference/
CATEGORIES:Egypt Strategic Partnership,National Security Strategy
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