June 14, 2019
National Security Lightning Talks and Roundtables
At the 2019 CNAS National Security Conference, CNAS experts pitched their top national security challenges and solutions in lightning-talks, followed by roundtable discussions to further develop these new ideas. This session featured presentations by David Zikusoka, Cristina Killingsworth, Nicole Alexander, Kristine Lee, Neil Bhatiya, Ainikki Riikonen, Megan Lamberth, Elsa B. Kania, and Loren DeJonge Schulman.
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Commentary
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A fresh approach to peace in Afghanistan
Commentary
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