After the War: What's Next for Afghanistan and Pakistan?

After over a decade of war, US troops are scheduled to withdraw from Afghanistan by the end of this year. Will Afghan forces be able to maintain peace and continue to build a stable, democratic government or will American troops stay on longer? Will we see a renewed civil war as happened following the Soviet withdrawal in the 1980s? Many believe that stability in Afghanistan depends on Pakistan, and vice versa, and Pakistan is seen as a key player in coordinating peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban. What does the future hold for these neighboring nations?

Confirmed Speakers

• Marc Grossman, Vice Chairman, The Cohen Group; former US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan
• Cameron Phelps Munter, Professor of International Relations, Pomona College; former US Ambassador to Pakistan
• Neil Joeck*, Visiting Scholar, Institute for International Studies, University of California, Berkeley