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Session. The session which is part of the series sponsored by lewis who is sitting in front. We have been able to have a fine reduction a fine reduction of presentations over the years. Again, thank you for making this possible. [applause] our three ambassadors are well known. Ryan crocker to my left. He was the ambassador in afghanistan. And more recently than are other two participants. It is well known for his service in afghanistan and elsewhere. I was delighted that he could be with us. He is the dean at the texas a m university. Presently. Zalmay khalilzad is at the center for strategic and International Studies and served as our special envoy to afghanistan from 2001 to 2003. He was at the United Nations and so many other places. Ron neumann, well known for his presence at many events. Ron was the ambassador in afghanistan from 2005 2007 and is presently the president of the American Academy of the diploma diplomaists. When the middle east institute was created afghanistan was i
Yiquan Wu, Inamori Professor of Materials Science and Ceramics Engineering at Alfred University, has been elected an Academician (Professional Member) of t