Forces of Fortune

Vali Nasr, senior advisor to Richard Holbrooke, special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, talked about his latest book which looks at the… read more

Vali Nasr, senior advisor to Richard Holbrooke, special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, talked about his latest book which looks at the growth of the Muslim middle class in the Middle East. Mr. Nasr argues that this rising middle class, which puts a high value on economic success, will pave the way for a freer, more prosperous Middle East in which religious extremists do not thrive. He spoke at the Woman’s National Democratic Club in Washington, DC. close

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Forces of Fortune

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Program ID:
290785-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 30, 2010 | 11:29am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 01, 2010 | 1:18am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jan 30, 2010 | 11:29am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 31, 2010 | 1:29pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 01, 2010 | 1:18am EST | C-SPAN 2
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