Join Kumarian Press at the 8th Annual Conflict Prevention Meeting in Alexandria, VA in Feb 2013

PRLog (Press Release) - Dec. 18, 2012 - Hi KP Reader,

The 8th Annual Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Stability Conference in Alexandria, VA is just around the corner; and we would love for you to attend the show with us.

Overall great conference. Knowledge and experience of attendees was outstanding and agenda was relevant and meaningful. -- Center for Excellence, Disaster Management

This Marcus Evans show (http://www.marcusevans-conferences-northamerican.com/marc...), set to run from February 11-13, 2013, pertains to conflict prevention, peacekeeping and stability operations. Many questions surround the future of U.S. engagement amidst a struggling global economy and a need to strengthen both capacity and partnerships to keep supplying the humanitarian aid necessary for security. The show will bring together government and industry leaders to spend considerable time dialoguing about what it all means, where things are headed and the role of each actor to stimulate progress, move towards greater cost-efficiency and transfer responsibility and capabilities to locals.

Key Topics include:

Evaluate the current mood, both domestically and international, towards peacekeeping, stabilization, security and humanitarian assistance
Discuss what the future of US engagement will look like in light of shifting priorities
Consider the role of public-private partnership in order to achieve mutually beneficial goals in providing sustainable, cost-effective aid
Assess circumstances in specific regions and states of interest, including: Africa, Syria, Libya, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yemen and more
Engage the potential of creative problem-solving and realistic action points in effort to create change and progress in a complicated global climate

Key Speakers:

Ambassador John Herbst
Director, Center for Complex Operations (CCO), National Defense University

The Honorable Jacques S. Gansler
Professor and Roger C. Lipitz Chair, Director, Center for Public Policy & Private Enterprise, School of Public Policy , University of Maryland

Alessandro Pio
Resident Director General, NARO, Asian Development Bank

Kumarian Press titles to look out for at this event include:

Development Challenges Confronting Pakistan
Peacebuilding Through Community-Based NGOs
Practicing Military Anthropology
War and Intervention
Building Peace


We hope that you can join us at the forthcoming show hosted by Marcus Evans on February 11-13, 2013.

To request review and/or exam copies of our titles contact the Marketing Associate at Jennifer@styluspub.com.