March 7, 2012
On Tuesday March 6, 3P hosted Robert Parker and Larry Attree from Saferworld, along with Chin-Hao Huang from the University of Southern California and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
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Roundtable Discussion
Mr. Attree, Mr. Parker and Mr. Huang presented during a roundtable discussion at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, discussing the implications for peace and stability of China's increasing engagement in conflict-affected states. This discussion was moderated by 3P Director Lisa Schirch and hosted by the Wilson Center's Steve McDonald, Consulting Director of the Africa Program and the Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity.
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Mr. Attree and Mr. Parker presented a report completed by Saferworld which is based upon research completed in four conflict-affected states: Sri Lanka, Nepal, Sudan and South Sudan. Mr. Huang presented on his area of expertise: Chinese foreign and security policy, conventional arms control, peacekeeping operations and multilateral security institutions with regards China, Asia and Africa.
In all four countries described in the Saferworld report, China has significantly increased its engagement in the last five years; it is now a major investor and has significant influence over reconstruction and development in these regions. China itself is going through a period of policy development and adaptation as it engages more on issues of peace and conflict. China's new-found influence and the and the responsibilities that come with it provides a strategic opportunity for the West to engage with China.
Public Panel Discussion
On Tuesday March 6, 3P hosted Robert Parker and Larry Attree from Saferworld, along with Chin-Hao Huang from the University of Southern California and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Click here for a the event announcement
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| (L to R): Amanda Jantzi-Robinson, 3P Program Assistant; Rob Parker, Saferworld; Larry Attree, Saferworld, John Filson, 3P Program Manager |
Mr. Attree, Mr. Parker and Mr. Huang presented during a roundtable discussion at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, discussing the implications for peace and stability of China's increasing engagement in conflict-affected states. This discussion was moderated by 3P Director Lisa Schirch and hosted by the Wilson Center's Steve McDonald, Consulting Director of the Africa Program and the Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity.
Click on the pictures to the left to view the brief or report by SaferworldMr. Attree and Mr. Parker presented a report completed by Saferworld which is based upon research completed in four conflict-affected states: Sri Lanka, Nepal, Sudan and South Sudan. Mr. Huang presented on his area of expertise: Chinese foreign and security policy, conventional arms control, peacekeeping operations and multilateral security institutions with regards China, Asia and Africa.
In all four countries described in the Saferworld report, China has significantly increased its engagement in the last five years; it is now a major investor and has significant influence over reconstruction and development in these regions. China itself is going through a period of policy development and adaptation as it engages more on issues of peace and conflict. China's new-found influence and the and the responsibilities that come with it provides a strategic opportunity for the West to engage with China.
Public Panel Discussion
The afternoon event was hosted by 3P Human Security, Alliance for Peacebuilding and SAIS. Mr. Attree, Mr. Parker, Mr. Huang were joined by a respondent from USAID's Office of Conflict Management & Mitigation, Joseph Hewitt. Lisa Schirch, Director of 3P moderated this event.
Mr. Attree and Mr. Parker presented Saferworld research (see reports above) highlighting the implications for peace and stability of China's growing diplomatic, military, economic and aid engagement in conflict-affected states. Mr Huang discussed his expertise on Chinese foreign and security policy and Mr. Hewitt offered his comments on what it means for the U.S approach in conflict-affected states and with China.
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| Panel presentation at SAIS on China and conflict-affected states (L to R): Lisa Schirch, Director 3P; Rob Parker, Saferworld; Larry Attree, Saferworld; Chin-Hao Huang, USC & SIPRI; Joseph Hewitt, USAID |
