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Past Event

Afghanistan: Current Challenges and Future Prospects

Dr. Qayoumi, former member of The Commonwealth Club’s Board of Governors, is presently advisor to President Ghani of Afghanistan on infrastructure, human capital and technology. He will give a brief overview of current conditions in Afghanistan, the plans of the government in achieving self-reliance and promoting democracy and economic development. The discussion will center around the role of Afghanistan in integrating the economies of Central Asia with South Asia while serving as a regional roundabout. The presentation will also focus on current challenges regarding the struggle with ISIS, Al-Qaeda and other regional and global terrorist organizations.

MLF Organizer
Celia Menczel
Notes

MLF: Middle East

February 28, 2017

The Commonwealth Club of California
555 Post St.
San Francisco, 94102
United States

Speakers
Mohammad Qayoumi

Mohammad Qayoumi

Ph.D., President Emeritus, San Jose State University; Advisor, President of Afghanistan

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Jonathan Curiel

Journalist—Moderator