Below, please find a list of events, hosted by CSIS. Click on an event title to view more information. Video or audio files of on-site conferences or events are usually posted within two days.
Pakistani and Indian Public Opinion on Kashmir
AUDIO (mp3, 01:22:34)The CSIS South Asia Program and WorldPublicOpinion.org invite you to attend the release of a new WorldPublicOpinion.org poll, conducted in both India and Pakistan, on the conflict in Kashmirwith Clay RamsayResearch Director, Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) and WorldPublicOpinion.org&Steven KullDirector, Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) and WorldPublicOpinion.orgDiscussantsAmbassador Teresita C. SchafferDirector, South Asia Program, CSISC. Christine FairSenior Political Scientist, RAND CorporationPlease RSVP to CSIS’s South Asia Program via email at sbanerjee@csis.org, or by phone at 202-775-3124. We look forward to hearing from you.
July 11
India’s Energy Sector: Where Economics Meets Strategy
India’s Energy Sector: Where Economics Meets Strategy Policy Council on India July 11, 2008 12:30 P.M. – 3 P.M. 4th Floor Conference Room AUDIO (streaming mp3, 01:13:27) | VIDEO (wmv, 00:38:19, includes Leena Srivastava) 12:30-Welcome Ambassador Teresita C. Schaffer Director, South Asia Program, CSIS Michael Gadbaw Co-Chair, CSIS Policy Council on India Former Vice President and Senior Counsel, General Electric Company Fellow, Georgetown Law School, Institute for International Economic Law 12:15-India’s Energy Sector Moderator: David Pumphrey, Deputy Director, Energy Program CSIS Leena Srivastava, Executive Director, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Ted Jones, Director, Energy, Civilian Nuclear Initiative, and Corporate Social Responsibility, USIBC AUDIO (streaming mp3, 00:58:06) 1:45-The International Dimension Moderator: Teresita Schaffer, Director, South Asia Program, CSIS Juli MacDonald, Senior Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton Stephen R. Mann, Coordinator for Eurasian Energy, U.S. Department of State 3:00-Conclude
June 5
India and China – What Next?
AUDIO (01:28:57)Summary of a discussion session led by Major General (Ret.) Dipankar Banerjee on “India and China – What Next?”, on June 5, 2008 at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). General Banerjee, who currently serves as the Director of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, discussed the last five years of Sino-India relations and the potential for future interactions. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Vibhuti Haté, Research Associate, South Asia Program via email at vhate@csis.org .”
April 29
A Democratic Opening? Impressions from Post-Election Pakistan
AUDIO (mp3, 01:22:03) The PCR Project and South Asia Program present: A Democratic Opening? Impressions from Post-Election Pakistan Featuring:Rick Barton, Co-Director, PCR Project, CSISGlenn Cowan, Co-Founder, Democracy InternationalBrian Katulis, Senior Fellow, Center for American ProgressKarin von Hippel, Co-Director, PCR Project, CSISModerated by Teresita Schaffer, Director, South Asia Program, CSIS The four panelists will report on their mid-April visits to different parts of the country, from Islamabad to Peshawar, Quetta to Karachi, and conversations with political leaders, new government officials, civil society members, and citizens. Visit our blog, www.pcrproject.com, for publications, commentary, and more information about PCR’s work.
April 21
Summary of discussion session with Shahid Javed Burki,"Pakistan's Economy: Challenges and Opportunities."
Summary of a discussion session led by Shahid Javed Burki on “Pakistan's Economy: Challenges and Opportunities”, on March 25, 2008 at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Mr. Burkhi who currently serves as the Chairman of the Institute of Public Policy discussed the current state of Pakistan’s economy, including the likelihood that Pakistan will be to sustain the impressive GDP growth rate it has enjoyed since 2001 and the absence of the trickle down effect in Pakistan. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Vibhuti Haté, Research Associate, South Asia Program via email at vhate@csis.org.
March 24
Book Release: India and China: An Advanced Technology Race and How the United States Should Respond
Ernie Preeg presented the principal findings from his new book, India and China: An Advanced Technology Race and How the United States Should Respond, jointly published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI. We believe the rapidly evolving “new Asia-Pacific triangle” relationship among the United States, China, and India is of great importance for U.S. economic and foreign policy interests, and that the Preeg book provides path-breaking analysis of the many issues in play. AUDIO (mp3, 01:34:19) AGENDA: 12:00 noon–12:30 p.m. Luncheon 12:30 p.m. Introduction Teresita Schaffer, Director, South Asia Program, CSIS Thomas Duesterberg, President and CEO, MAPI 12:40 p.m.–1:10 p.m. VIDEO (wmv, 00:43:24) Book Presentation Ernest Preeg Senior Fellow in Trade and Productivity, MAPI and Visiting Fellow, CSIS 1:10 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Panel Discussion/Q&A For more information please contact CSIS’s South Asia Program via email at southasia@csis.org, or by phone at 202-775-3184.
March 18
Campaigning Against Extremist Violence: A View from Pakistan's Political Parties
AUDIO (mp3, 00:8:24) The PCR Project and the South Asia Program presentCampaigning Against Extremist ViolenceA View from Pakistan’s Political Parties Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:00-10:00am Since the announcement of the newly formed coalition government, many Americans and Pakistanis are looking to the parliament for a successful strategy in combating extremist violence. We are hosting a teleconference with political party officials from Pakistan, who will share their views on Pakistan’s counterterrorism strategy and the approaches their parties are advocating. Featured guests will include:Afrasiab Khattak, Awami National Party (ANP), Peshawar, PakistanMushahid Hussain, Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q), Islamabad, PakistanAhsan Iqbal, Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N), Lahore, PakistanPakistan Peoples Party (PPP) representative to be confirmed Moderated byRick Barton, Co-Director, PCR Project, CSISRSVP to pcrproject@csis.org Center for Strategic and International Studies5th floor Conference room1800 K Street NWWashington, DCVisit www.pcrproject.com for publications, commentary, and more information about our work.
February 6
India 60: The HIV/AIDS Epidemic – Building Bridges to Health and Development
The conference report will be released shortly. If you would like to receive a copy of the report and/or be notified of the release, please contact Vibhuti Haté in the South Asia Program via email at vhate@csis.org or by phone at 202-775-3184. 9:00 A.M. Introductory RemarksAudio: Introductory Remarks/Panel 1 (mp3, 02:30:57) Ambassador Teresita C. Schaffer, Director, South Asia Program, CSIS Dr. J. Stephen Morrison, Executive Director, CSIS Task Force on HIV/AIDS Keynote Address Dr. K. Sujatha Rao | Presentation Director-General, National AIDS Control Organization, Government of India Video for Introductory Remarks (wmv, 01:08:08) 10:00-11:30 Panel I: HIV/AIDS and Public Health Panel Chair: Dr. Rubina Imtiaz CDC Country Representative & Country Director (India), CDC/GAP Dr. Alka Singh | Presentation Public Health Specialist & FacultyPresident, Public Health Foundation of India Dr. Harrison Spencer | Presentation President, Association of Schools of Public Health Dr. Victor Barbiero | Presentation Visiting Associate Professor, Scholl of Public Health & Health Services, George Washington University 11:45-12:45 Panel II: A look at Andhra PradeshAUDIO (mp3, 01:03:15) Panel Chair: Ambassador Teresita C. Schaffer Director, South Asia Program, CSIS Mr. Ashok Kumar | Presentation Director, Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society Dr. Vijay Yeldandi | Presentation American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin 1:00 P.M. Lunch Lunch Speaker: Mr. Ashok Alexander | Presentatiion Executive Director, India AIDS Initiative, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2:30-4:00 Panel III: HIV/AIDS and DevelopmentAUDIO (mp3, 02:04:07) Panel Chair: Dr. J. Stephen Morrison Executive Director, CSIS Task Force on HIV/AIDS Ms. Penny Duckham Executive Director, Kaiser Family Foundation Michelle Moloney-Kitts | Presentation Assistant Coordinator, Office of the U.S. Global Health AIDS Coordinator, U.S Department of State
January 30
Global Space Agenda: Transforming India's Space Program
Featuring G. Madhavan Nair Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization As India enters its sixtieth year of independence, one of its national technological crown jewels- the space program- is undergoing a fundamental transformation as its focus turns outward. India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has mroe than 40 years of experience, with capabilities in launch systems, telecommunications, and Earth Observation. Last year, India announced its intention to join Russia, the US, and China as the only nations with human spaceflight capability. Now, against the backdrop of an Asian Space Race, India is focusing its space activities outwards, both towards other nations through increased bilateral ties and international engagement as well as towards exploration of the Moon. As Indo-American economic ties boom, the relationship between the oldest and largest democracies is exploring new frontiers - including technological cooperation in a wide array of areas. With only as few months to go before the launch of India's first lunar mission - which will carry American instruments - the head of the Indian space program, Mr. G. Madhavan Nair (Chairman, ISRO; Chairman, Space Commission; Secretary, Department of Space), made his first visit to the US to strengthen bilateral ties with his American counterparts. CSIS' Space Initiatives and South Asia Programs were pleased to host Chairman Nair and ISRO to discuss the transformation and future of the Indian space program as part of our Global Space Agenda series. The CSIS Global Space Agenda is a forum for parties in current and emerging space-faring nations to discuss their progress as well as potential interest in engagement with other groups. The Global Space Agenda is intended to augment existing dialog among international partners by providing a new, neutral venue for discussion, one in which all interested sectors can communicate openly and directly with each other. Listen to the Audio (mp3, 01:02:33) | Video (01:02:33 wmv) | Transcript (pdf)
January 24
A discussion with Imran Khan
The South Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in partnership with the Asia Society cordially hosted a discussion session with Mr. Imran Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party, titled "Pakistan’s Political Future: An Alternative Perspective". Mr. Imran Khan, a former cricket legend and now a vociferous political opponent of President Musharraf will share his insights about the rapidly evolving political scene in Pakistan and offer practical solutions to break the ongoing political impasse to facilitate the transition to democracy. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party is boycotting the upcoming legislative election scheduled for February 18th and Mr. Khan has called for the resignation of President Musharraf. VIDEO (wmv, 01:17:36) | AUDIO (mp3, 01:17:36) | TRANSCRIPT
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