The Future of Kosovo: A Conversation with R. Nicholas Burns

Monday, April 16, 2007
Speakers
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Charles A. Kupchan
Senior Fellow and Director of Europe Affairs,, Council on Foreign Relations

Last week, UN special envoy Martii Ahtisaari met with the Security Council to discuss his proposal for Kosovar independence. Ahtisaari’s plan is the basis for a resolution being discussed this week in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Join Undersecretary Nicholas Burns for a timely discussion regarding the prospects for a sovereign Kosovo.

**Please note special time.**

6:30-7:00 p.m. - Cocktail Reception
7:00-8:00 p.m. - Meeting

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