POSTPONED - Pakistan: Strategic Challenges and Prospects

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Pakistan: Strategic Challenges and Prospects
4th December 2006
RUSI, Whitehall, London
Because of its geostrategic location and as one of the leading partners in the world-wide coalition against terrorism and political extremism, Pakistan is a pivotal state. The country has deployed significant forces against militants in its northern border region, sustaining considerable casualties. And its security services continue to play a crucial role in fighting terrorism and containing the spread of extremism.
President Pervez Musharraf has stressed that the root causes of global terrorism have to be tackled in a holistic manner, with a combination of soft and hard power. He has also argued that Pakistan is becoming an engine of economic growth exerting a positive influence in the region. This conference will aim to explore Pakistani and British experiences in combating terrorism and to define the road ahead for regional peace and security.
Guest speakers include:
Dr Kim Howells, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Lt Gen (Retd) Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai, Governor North West Frontier Province
Mr Phil Woolas MP, Minister for Local Government and Community Cohesion
Mr Inam Ul Haq, Chairman, BOG, Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad
Brigadier Javed Iqbal Cheema, Director General, Pakistan’s National Crisis Management Cell
Vice Admiral Charles Style, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff
Brian Cloughley, commentator on South Asian political and military affairs
Dr. Ashfaq Hassan Khan Economic Adviser to Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance
Dr Lawrence Saez, London School of Economics
Dr Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema, President, Islamabad Policy Research Institute
Dr Matthew Nelson, School of Oriental and African Studies
Core themes:
The War on terror: Pakistan’s role as a front line state
Pakistan and the regional security environment
Tackling extremism in Pakistan
Pakistan’s road to progress and prosperity