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Yemen: The Forgotten War

May 2, 2018 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm EDT

The Yemen war has entered its fourth year with no end in sight. Thousands of civilians have been killed, 130 children die every day from starvation and lack of medical aid due to blockade, and terrorist groups have flourished amid the chaos.
What are the United States’ options to avoid greater instability in the region and at what cost? Join us for a discussion with seasoned speakers and regional experts who will offer their insights and views on the roots and fallout of the conflict.

 Speakers:

Flynt Leverett, Former senior director for Middle East affairs on the George W. Bush’s  National Security Council, former CIA & State Department official, professor at the Pennsylvania State University School of International Affairs.

Doug Bandow, Former special assistant to President Regan, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, author and analyst.

Sama’a Al-Hamdani, Former political officer at Yemen embassy in Washington, “Yemeniaty” director & political analyst & consultant.

Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi journalist, author, & Washington Post columnist.

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Details

Date:
May 2, 2018
Time:
11:30 am - 2:00 pm EDT
Website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLFrhJJYQZg&list=PL7NAiws1a0lV9D-TwaRfoDgF-8nS315uc

Venue

Rayburn House Building – Room 2075
45 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20515 United States
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