Affairs program. Hello everybody. My name is Denis Mcdonough i will be your host today. We were joined by annemarie slaughter. We will discuss her exciting new book. Which is called the trust board and the web. Is one of several books that she has written. She is currently sealed new america. For my director policy planning of the state department and formerly dean of the Woodrow Wilson school of Public International affairs at princeton. Whats important, those are just some of her past assignments. And a very illustrious career. Whats important i think in terms of todays discussion is that you will see in her background and in the book that she is both a practitioner as well as a theorist. For as a teacher. A professor of international affairs. It is an exciting opportunity to discuss her new book, the chess board and the web. When we jumped right and to annemarie, tells a little bit about the thesis of the book and way decided to write it now. It is great to speak with you Denis Mcdo
Cable or satellite provider. Up next on after words, new America President and ceo annemarie slaughter in her book the chessboard and the web. Director of policy plan at the state department and formerly dean of the Woodrow Wilson school of public and International Affairs at princeton. Whats important, those are just some of her past assignments, and a very illustrious career. Whats important i think in terms of todays discussion is that you will see in her background and in the book that she is both a practitioner as well as at the arrest, or as a teacher, professor of International Affairs. So its an exciting opportunity to discuss her new book. Why do we just jump right in, right up front, just tell us little bit about the thesis of the book and about why he decided to write the book now. Guest denis, its great to talk to you and to be able to reflect on both of our experiences, actually as foreignpolicy practitioners. Ive been writing about networks since 1994. So as a scholar ive
Security. We honor today for individuals who have demonstrated Fearless Leadership and an unwavering commitment to the common good in their efforts to promote peace and human rights in columbia appeared of their actions provided a model for each of us, seeking a more piece full and just world. It is a privilege to thank them for their service and their courageous work. We want to take a moment to recognize that the honorable Clinton Hillary rodham he will have the honor of introducing in just a few moments and our authorities. Awardees. We are deeply grateful for your presence with us today. Secretary clintons legacy of leadership and the promotion of womens rights and her distinguished career of public service, we recognize the significance of ensuring, in the words of secretary clinton, that human rights are womens rights, and womens rights are human rights. We have had the privilege [applause] we have had the privilege of welcoming secretary clinton to campus on many occasions. In d
Security. We honor today for individuals who have demonstrated Fearless Leadership and an unwavering commitment to the common good in their efforts to promote peace and human rights in columbia appeared of their actions provided a model for each of us, seeking a more piece full and just world. It is a privilege to thank them for their service and their courageous work. We want to take a moment to recognize that the honorable Clinton Hillary rodham he will have the honor of introducing in just a few moments and our authorities. Awardees. We are deeply grateful for your presence with us today. Secretary clintons legacy of leadership and the promotion of womens rights and her distinguished career of public service, we recognize the significance of ensuring, in the words of secretary clinton, that human rights are womens rights, and womens rights are human rights. We have had the privilege [applause] we have had the privilege of welcoming secretary clinton to campus on many occasions. In d
And this event happening the day after with the United Nations calls africa day may 25th each year to celebrate the continents achievements and reflects on its challenges. It also comes on a day where the African Economic outlook was posted today. Wall street journal saying the trend indicates that african economies will return to closely tracking emerging asian ones as the worlds Fastest Growing regions progress is patchy, they write and precarious. East africa writes the wall street journal is seen growing at 5. 6 this year, still turbo charging the expansion while economies are expected to stagen an impressive recovery with a 5 growth. But wall street journal writes that Southern Africa wants the continents economic leader mainly because of south africas performance is becoming a drag on the overall growth in the economy. That reporting on the outlook for the african economy from the wall street journal. Youre watching cspan 3, were live at the u. S. Institute of peace in washington