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South and Central Asia: Central Asia in a Reconnecting Eurasia
As Prepared Thank you, John, for that kind introduction and for inviting me to be part of this event. I’ve got to say that in the twenty plus years that I have worked in the policy community in Washington, as a Congressional staffer, at USAID, and...

Europe and Eurasia: Central Asia in a Reconnecting Eurasia
As Prepared Thank you, John, for that kind introduction and for inviting me to be part of this event. I’ve got to say that in the twenty plus years that I have worked in the policy community in Washington, as a Congressional staffer, at USAID, and...

South and Central Asia: The Potential of the Trans-Caspian Trade Route
Ambassadors, distinguished guests, and friends. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to join you here today. And my thanks to the Central Asia and Caucasus Institute, the World Bank and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for organizing this important...

Europe and Eurasia: The Potential of the Trans-Caspian Trade Route
Ambassadors, distinguished guests, and friends. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to join you here today. And my thanks to the Central Asia and Caucasus Institute, the World Bank and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for organizing this important...

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Remarks at the Release of the 2014 Report on International Religious Freedom
AMBASSADOR SAPERSTEIN: I want to thank the Secretary, not just for his remarks; he made a number of commitments of support for this work when I came on, and he has more than fulfilled those commitments. The Annual International Religious Freedom...

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 8/27/2014
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 27, 2014 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:22 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Let me begin with a quick statement here, and then we'll get started with your questions. On Friday,...

South and Central Asia: Central Asia: What's Next?
As prepared Thank you for that kind introduction and for inviting me to speak here today. As a young Foreign Service officer, I was posted to Tashkent in 1993, just two years after Uzbekistan became an independent country. It was still very much a...

South and Central Asia: The United States and the New Silk Road
Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to thank the Jamestown Foundation for organizing this conference and for bringing together such a distinguished group of experts and officials to discuss the future of U.S. relations with Central Asia. Thank you, Glen...

Middle East and Central Asia region Update -- May, 2015
A modest recovery is expected to continue in the MENAP despite a slump in oil prices, raging regional conflicts, and lingering uncertainty of the post-Arab Spring transitions.Although rising, economic growth rates remain too low to make a dent...

Europe and Eurasia: Forum on Latvian Presidency and EU Policy Towards Central Asia
(As prepared for delivery) It’s always an honor to be invited to speak at the Central Asia and Caucasus Institute. But I have to admit it’s also a little daunting because of the presence of the eminent scholar of Central Asia, Dr. Fred Starr. So...

South and Central Asia: Forum on Latvian Presidency and EU Policy Towards Central Asia
(As prepared for delivery) It’s always an honor to be invited to speak at the Central Asia and Caucasus Institute. But I have to admit it’s also a little daunting because of the presence of the eminent scholar of Central Asia, Dr. Fred Starr. So...

South and Central Asia: The Obama Administration's Priorities in South and Central Asia
Remarks Robert O. Blake, Jr. Assistant Secretary , Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Houston, TX January 19, 2011 Remarks as prepared It’s always a treat to get out of Washington, but it’s truly an honor to speak at the James A. Baker III...

South and Central Asia: The Obama Administration's Priorities in South and Central Asia
Remarks Robert O. Blake, Jr. Assistant Secretary , Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Houston, TX January 19, 2011 Remarks as prepared It’s always a treat to get out of Washington, but it’s truly an honor to speak at the James A. Baker III...

Europe and Eurasia: FY 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Eurasia in Moscow, Russia
Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOPERR-15-001-049220 / PRM-PRMOPERR-15-001 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.018 - Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement Announcement issuance date: March 6, 2014...

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: FY 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Eurasia in Moscow, Russia
Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOPERR-15-001-049220 / PRM-PRMOPERR-15-001 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.018 - Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement Announcement issuance date: March 6, 2014...

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Policy Conference on Islam in Eurasia
Good afternoon. I would like to thank the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies and the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies for the invitation to speak here today. I am delighted to be here with so many friends and colleagues,...

South and Central Asia: Remarks at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Policy Conference on Islam in Eurasia
Good afternoon. I would like to thank the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies and the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies for the invitation to speak here today. I am delighted to be here with so many friends and colleagues,...

South and Central Asia: The Evolution of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue
Remarks Robert O. Blake, Jr. Assistant Secretary , Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Washington, DC June 7, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} It’s a...

Women: Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders on Women's Leadership: Women Embracing Leadership and Service
On July 1, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will welcome 80 undergraduate women representing 21 countries and 20 U.S. student mentors to the Department of State for the official launch of the Study of...

South and Central Asia: U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue
Remarks Robert D. Hormats Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs East-West Center Washington, DC July 11, 2011 MR. LIMAYE: Welcome to the East-West Center. My name is Satu Limaye, I’m the Director here. We have a really...