Ellen Laipson discussed current events in Libya, Egypt and Iraq on the Al-Hurra weekly show. The discussion focused on the US role in shaping developments in these countries, and Laipson addressed the importance of the US taking the long view in institution building and political processes, rather than getting drawn into the political competition within each of these societies.
Ellen Laipson on Al-Hurra as panelist (Arabic)
By Ellen Laipson
In Middle East & North Africa
Ellen Laipson discussed current events in Libya, Egypt and Iraq on the Al-Hurra weekly show. The discussion focused on the US role in shaping developments in these countries, and Laipson addressed the importance of the US taking the long view in institution building and political processes, rather than getting drawn into the political competition within each of these societies.
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