HBO What To Do About Afghanistan
Experts assess the current situation in Afghanistan, analyze U.S. involvement, and offer policy options moving forward. Speakers: John R. Allen, Former Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, U.S Department of State; Former Commander, International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces—Afghanistan (2011-2013) James B. Cunningham, Senior Fellow and Khalilzad Chair, Atlantic Council; Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan (2012-2014) Mary Beth Long, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Metis Solutions, LLC; Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Defense (2007-2009) Presider: Marc Grossman,Vice Chairman, Cohen Group; Former Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. Department of State (2011-2012) The Home Box Office What to Do About… series highlights a specific issue and features experts who will put forward competing analyses and policy prescriptions in a mock high-level U.S. government meeting.
