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A special dinner event featuring Amb. Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations (2007-2009), U.S. Ambassador to Iraq (2005-2007), and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan (2003-2005). 

Building on his distinguished career as a U.S. diplomat, Amb. Khalilzad is the author of a new book, The Envoy: From Kabul to the White House, My Journey Through a Turbulent World. In the book, Amb. Khalilzad details his experiences under three presidential administrations. He argues that America needs an intelligent, effective foreign policy informed by long-term thinking and supported by bipartisan commitment.

What is the current state of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, and specifically Iraq and Afghanistan? What lessons have we learned as a country over the last decade to inform our future approach in the region?

Featuring:

Amb. Zalmay Khalilzad, President, Gryphon Partners

From 2007 to 2009, Amb. Khalilzad served as U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Prior to that, he served as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq (2005-2007) and U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan (2003 to 2005). He also served as U.S. Special Presidential Envoy to Afghanistan (2001 to 2003). Read more.

Moderator:

Dr. Jerrold D. Green, President & CEO, Pacific Council on International Policy

Dr. Jerrold D. Green has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Council on International Policy since 2008. Read more.