Book panel on April 16

I will be participating in a book panel at the Elliott School of International Affairs this Thursday. Here are the details:

Thursday, April 16, 2009; 7 - 9 p.m. Lindner Family Commons, Room 602, 1957 E Street, NW, directions Crossroads Africa: Perspectives on U.S.-China-Africa Security Affairs Theresa Whelan, deputy undersecretary of defense for African affairs Ambassador David H. Shinn, adjunct professor of international affairs, GW Moderator: Robert Tomes, professional lecturer, GW; board member, Council for Emerging National Security Affairs This book panel will address the nexus of U.S. foreign policy and security issues that involve Africa and China, including the emerging role of the U.S. Africa Command. The event will include presentations by four contributors to a forthcoming CENSA monograph with four sections, including: Framing U.S. Security Policy Towards Africa; Perspectives on China-Africa Security Issues; Security and Development Challenges; and AFRICOM and U.S. Military Strategy.

The event is sponsored by GW's Security Policy Studies program. Please RSVP to: security@gwu.edu.