WAMC: Dowmel Lecture: Zalmay Khalizad 11/3/09 (2009-11-06)

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Dowmel Lecture: Zalmay Khalizad 11/3/09

(2009-11-06)

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Ambassador Zalmay Mamozy Khalilzad

GREAT BARRINGTON, MA (WAMC) - Praised for his inclusive tactics, convivial style, and result oriented approach, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad's record in the most turbulent areas of U.S. foreign policy has earned him broad respect throughout the world. Serving as the 26th United States Ambassador to the United Nations, he dealt with extraordinary global issues during one of the most challenging periods in our history, including the recent Russia-Georgia conflict and the Mumbai terror attacks. He is the highest-ranking Muslim in U.S. Government in United States history. Previously, he served as U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, where he played a significant role in facilitating both countries' constitutions, elections and formation of government. In Iraq, he was instrumental in getting the Sunni Arabs to participate in the political process and move away from al-Qaida. Ambassador Khalilzad's first-hand knowledge and experience as a statesman in these important hotspots at this crucial juncture in time give him unparalleled insights into the global issues of security, terror, extremism, state building, peace negotiation, and energy.

Recorded 11/3/09 at Monument Mountain High School, Great Barrington, MA.

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