World Affairs Council Live Webcast: Great Decisions - Afghanistan/Pakistan

Afghanistan/Pakistan
Wednesday June 17, 2009
Lite Fare Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Program: 6-8 p.m
Live Webcast: 6 p.m.

Speakers:
Ethan Casey, Author of Alive and Well in Pakistan: A Human Journey in a Dangerous Time and a frequent public speaker on Pakistan.

Fawad Butt, Chief Executive Officer, Zeus Capital Advisers

Location: Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh

New found hopes for stability in Iraq have shifted the U.S. military focus back to Afghanistan and Pakistan, one of the most volatile border regions in the world. What impact will this renewed interest have on the two states as well as on U.S. defense strategy?

Register for the program or participate via the free live webcast. Webcast viewers will be able to submit questions during the Q&A period. Click here to watch the live webcast at 6 p.m. on Wednesday June 17, 2009. READ FULL ARTICLE

A Europe Day Discussion

Global Business Breakfast Briefing
Panel Discussion & Networking Event
May 7, 2009

No Charge - Registration Required

A Europe Day Discussion: Pittsburgh’s Ties To Europe - Sponsored by a grant from the European Union

Join the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and globally-minded Pittsburgh professionals for a conversation about the area’s ties to Europe. Economic, political, and cultural relations will be discussed in a panel discussion with European leaders in the region. The discussion will be moderated by Jean-Pierre Collet, Head of the Pittsburgh Consular Association. There is no charge for this program.

7:30 a.m. – Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – Discussion
9:00 a.m. – Networking
9:30 a.m. – Adjourn

Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Please reserve your place by May 5th. Click here to register now! READ FULL ARTICLE