January 26, 2009

MEDIA CONTACTS: Menachem Wecker
(202) 994-8025; mwecker@gwu.edu 
Nick Massella
(202) 994-3087; massella@gwu.edu

DEMOCRACY, DEVELOPMENT, AND PEACE IN LATIN AMERICA EXPERTS DISCUSS HOW THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION CAN ENHANCE THE REGION
JAN. 26, 2009

EVENT:  

The George Washington University's Latin American and Hemispheric Studies Program and Future of Democracy Initiative present a conference that will focus on the ways the Obama administration can enhance democracy, development, and peace in Latin America. 

WHEN:   

Monday, Jan. 26, 2009; 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served from 12:15 - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:   

The George Washington University
The Elliott School of International Affairs
Lindner Family Commons, Room 602
1957 E St., NW, Washington, D.C.
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue lines)

RSVP:   

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please RSVP to lahsp@gwu.edu. Media are welcome and should RSVP to Menachem Wecker at
(202) 994-8025 or mwecker@gwu.edu.

AGENDA:

9:45 - 10 a.m. - Welcome and coffee

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - "Latin America's Rising Powers and Extra-Hemispheric Players"
Cynthia McClintock (moderator), director, GW's Latin American and Hemispheric Studies Program
Daniel Erikson, senior associate for U.S. policy and director of Caribbean program, Inter-American Dialogue
David Myers, associate professor of political science, The Pennsylvania State University
Andrew Selee, director, Mexico Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Paulo Sotero, director, Brazil Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

12:15 - 2 p.m. - Keynote lunch address (City View Room, seventh floor)
Michael E. Brown (moderator), dean, GW's Elliott School of International Affairs
Jose Miguel Insulza, secretary general, Organization of American States

2:15 - 4:30 pm. - "Priorities and Challenges for the Obama Administration"
Cynthia McClintock (moderator), director, GW's Latin American and Hemispheric Studies Program
Joy Olson, executive director, Washington Office on Latin America
Robert Pastor, vice president of international affairs, American University
Julia Sweig, director for Latin America studies, Council on Foreign Relations

BACKGROUND:

The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs is one of the world's leading schools of international affairs. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., its mission is to educate the next generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances understanding of important global issues, and engage the policy community in the United States and around the world.

For a complete calendar of events at GW's Elliott School of International Affairs, visit www.elliott.gwu.edu.

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