The American Academy of Diplomacy and
The James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
Present

Diplomacy in Iraq
A Joseph J. Sisco Memorial Forum Panel Discussion
November 4, 2009

Welcoming Remarks:
Ambassador Edward Djerejian, Founding Director, Baker Institute

Speakers:

Ambassador John Negroponte, former Deputy Secretary of State

Ambassador Ryan Crocker, former US Ambassador to Iraq

Moderator:
Ambassador Ronald Neumann, president, American Academy of Diplomacy,
former Ambassador to Afghanistan

Program/Concept

Public discussion of policy toward Iraq has focused heavily on the military situation and surge with only cursory discussion of how to get to the political goals of the strategy: Iraq as a single state at peace with itself and working out our political, sectarian, and tribal differences through democratic political means.  This panel discussion will focus on the past, present, and future of US diplomacy within Iraq and the region. What sorts of influence does the US have and how was and can it be used? What are the limitations of diplomacy?  How does one connect diplomatic and military policy for greatest effect? The American Academy of Diplomacy is pleased to partner with the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy to present this Joseph J. Sisco Memorial Forum panel discussion.

Part I – Panel Discussion - Timeline
  
6:00        Introduction by Ambassador Djerejian
6:10        Introductory Statements by Ambassadors Crocker and Negroponte
6:40        Discussion Session moderated by Ambassador Neumann
7:00        Audience Q & A with Ambassadors Crocker, Negroponte and Neumann
7:30        Program Conclusion

Click here to view the webcast from the event

In the Press
> Former Iraq Diplomats Urge Patience to Houston Forum, Houston Chronicle, November 5, 2009

About the Joseph J. Sisco Memorial Forum

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2009 Sisco Memorial Forum
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2008 Sisco Memorial Lecture Series
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2007 Sisco Memorial Forum
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2005 Sisco Memorial Forum
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