Opportunities And Challenges In India, Pakistan, And Afghanistan

Monday, October 20, 2008
12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(Pacific)
Levinthal Hall
Speaker: 
  • The Honorable Karl F. Inderfurth,
  • The Honorable Teresita Schaffer,
  • The Honorable Theodore L. Eliot, Jr.

The election of a new American president is an event of great importance to the entire world, not just the United States. From Japan to Afghanistan, the United States plays a crucial role in the security, political, and economic affairs of the region. America's 44th president will face many challenges once in office including rebuilding trust in America, reviving the American economy without protectionism, and how to combat terrorism. Ultimately, the United States must effectively utilize and support multilateral institutions to uphold international law and foster the common interests such as international justice. Future relations with Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia depend on how these efforts unfold.