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Hindsight up Front: Ambassador Mark Green in conversation with Gen. David Petraeus and Sir John Scarlett
The Wilson Center kicked off Hindsight Up Front with a discussion with Gen. David Petraeus and Sir John Scarlett. Their conversation—moderated by Wilson Center President, Director, and CEO Mark Green—focused on the implications of the withdrawal for Afghanistan and the world.
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Michael Kugelman
Deputy Director and Senior Associate for South Asia
Read more from Michael"Afghanistan is facing a pivotal moment. We’ve heard this before, but it’s never been more true today. The final U.S. withdrawal, unprecedented Taliban gains, and a floundering peace process underscore just how much Afghanistan’s future hangs in the balance."
Abraham Denmark
Director, Asia Program; Acting Director, Hyundai Motor-Korea Foundation Center for Korean History and Public Policy
Read more from AbrahamThe 21st century will be defined by what happens in Asia. It is the source of incredible economic growth and tremendous upward potential, but is also riven with uncertainty, tension, and competition.
Merissa Khurma
Program Director, Middle East Program
Earl Anthony Wayne
Public Policy Fellow
Read more from Earl AnthonyU.S.-Mexico relations are deeply intertwined. Key issues of mutual importance are both international and domestic. These “inter-mestic” issues impact the lives of tens of millions of people on both sides of the border. Americans and Mexicans thus have big stakes in assuring that The United States and Mexico working can tackle shared problems and find good solutions to the vital issues that tie them together, including trade, jobs, crime, border, security, migration, tourism, education exchanges, a shared environment and much more.
