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A conversation with:
H.E. Børge Brende
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Kingdom of Norway

Introduction by:
Mr. Frederick Kempe
President and CEO
Atlantic Council

Moderated by:
Dr. Esther Brimmer
Professor of Practice of International Affairs,
Elliott School of International Affairs
The George Washington University

Please join the Atlantic Council on Thursday, April 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a conversation with H.E. Børge Brende, Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs for a public address and discussion on “Fixing Fragile States: Urgent Priority or Exercise in Futility?” This event will take place at The Ritz-Carlton's Plaza Room (1150 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.)

Minister Brende will present a European perspective on the evolving challenges and threats emanating from the broad belt of conflict and instability in Europe's southern neighborhood, from Mali and Nigeria in the west to Afghanistan and Pakistan in the east. His will also discuss how Europe and the United States can work together to address the urgent challenge of securing stability and progress in fragile states.