Georgetown University-Central Asia: What’s Next?

Copley Formal Lounge (Directions)

This one-day conference aims to discuss political, economic and security developments in Central Asia following the NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan.

9.30-9.45:  Welcome

James Reardon-Anderson, Dean of the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University

Angela Stent, Director, CERES

9.45-10.20:  Opening Keynote

Roger Kangas, National Defense University

10-30-12.00:  Domestic Dynamics

Chair: David Abramson, Department of State

Marlene Laruelle, George Washington University

Scott Radnitz, University of Washington

12.15-1.30:  Lunch Keynote

Ambassador Richard Hoagland

1.45-3.15:  Economics and Energy

Chair: Theresa Sabonis-Helf, Georgetown University

Matthew Sagers, IHS

Sergei Gretsky, Georgetown University

Brent Hierman, Virginia Military Institute

3.30-5.00:  Security Challenges

Chair: Angela Stent

Eugene Rumer, Carnegie Endowment

Ambassador John Ordway, Department of State

Eric McGlinchey, George Mason University