Security and Reconstruction. Lessons from Afghanistan

An e-Conference Dialogue
March 11, 2010
8am-11pm EST

The CIC has embarked on a major foreign policy mapping initiative for 2010. The Global Positioning Strategy (GPS) Project will generate and disseminate fresh perspectives and ideas about Canada’s priorities in international affairs both in the short term, as we prepare to host the G8 and the G20 meetings next summer, and beyond.

The GPS e-Conference Series presents a unique opportunity for everyone concerned about Canada’s international roles, responsibilities and activities to get involved with the GPS Project by sharing their views and opinions with experts and each other online, providing a public feed-in mechanism for the GPS report. The CIC urges all CIC members and friends to participate.

Key discussion questions include:

• How should a successful mission in Afghanistan be defined?
• Should NATO continue to be the vehicle through which Canada makes contributions to international security missions?
• What have we learned from Canada's experience in dealing with deeply fractured societies?
• What has Afghanistan taught us about the role of development in conflict?

The GPS project is looking for the input of students, academics, professionals, and interested Canadians.

> Click here to register to engage with our network of experts and interested Canadians (www.canadianinternationalcouncil.org/gps <http://www.canadianinternationalcouncil.org/gps> ).

If you have any questions, please contact econference@canadianinternationalcouncil.org.