A forum for young professionals in defense and national security policy

Iraqi Elections: Is This Democracy?

You are cordially invited to a briefing for young professionals
regarding the outcomes of the March 7^th Iraqi elections,
hosted by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW)
and the Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI)
on the evening of Thursday, March 11. 

Regional experts will offer their analysis on the electoral process, validity of the pending results, likelihood of peaceful government formation and the fate of Iraq’s leading political figures. Questions on the impacts of elections on the U.S. troop withdrawal, Iranian and Syrian ambitions inside Iraq and long term security implications will also be addressed.

Panelists:           Charles W. Dunne
                             Scholar, Middle East Institute
                            
                             Marisa Cochrane Sullivan
                             Research Director, Institute for the Study of War

                             James Danly
                             Fellow, Institute for the Study of War
                             Former U.S. Army officer

Moderator:        Jamie M. Fly
                             Executive Director, Foreign Policy Initiative

When:                March 11, 2010

                             6:30 – 7:00 PM EST
                             Cocktail Reception
                             
                             7:00 – 8:00 PM EST
                             Iraqi elections presentation

Where:               Institute for the Study of War
                             Rooftop conference room
                            1616 P St NW (entrance)
                             Washington, DC 20036

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FPI is a non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. FPI seeks to promote an active U.S. foreign policy committed to robust support for democratic allies, human rights, a strong American military equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and strengthening America's global economic competitiveness. The organization is led by Executive Director Jamie Fly. FPI was founded in 2009 by Robert Kagan, William Kristol, and Dan Senor. Visit our website at www.foreignpolicyi.org for more information.