Afghanistan’s Future and Russian Interests

... context of the new wave of radical Islamism that is sweeping across the region and the successes of the Islamic State. The participants in the news conference will discuss the development of Afghanistan today, what the future holds for the country and Russia’s potential role in maintaining stability in Central Asia. Participants: Hamid Karzai , President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (2004–2014) Igor Ivanov , President of the Russian International Affairs Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (1998–2004) The news conference will take ...