Insurgents, Martyrs, and Militias: The Ongoing Violence in Iraq

Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Speakers
Ahmed Hashim
Professor of Strategic Studies, U.S. Naval War College; and author, "Insurgency and Counter-Insurgency in Iraq"
Nir Rosen
Fellow, New America Foundation; and author "In the Belly of the Green Bird: The Triumph of the Martyrs in Iraq"
Presider
Anne Garrels
Senior Correspondent, National Public Radio

This meeting is part of the Iraq: The Way Forward Series.

5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Reception
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Meeting

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