Wednesday, July 16, 2014
United States
Title
Political Pluralism in the OSCE Mediterranean Partners?
Official Transcript:
Members:
Name:
Hon. Benjamin Cardin
Title Text:
Chairman
Body:
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Name:
Hon. Alcee Hastings
Title Text:
Commissioner
Body:
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Name:
Hon. Christopher Smith
Title Text:
Co-Chairman
Body:
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Witnesses:
Name:
William Roebuck
Title:
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
Body:
Department of State
Name:
William B. Taylor
Title:
Vice President for Middle East and Africa
Body:
United States Institute of Peace
Name:
Shibley Telhami
Title:
Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development
Body:
University of Maryland
Statement:
Name:
Zeinab Elnour Abdelkarim
Title:
Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa Programs
Body:
International Foundation for Electoral Systems
This hearing discussed developments within the OSCE Mediterranean Partnership countries and the Southern Mediterranean region.. In particular, the Commission focused on the conflicts in Iraq and Syria and the resulting refugee crisis. Several witnesses stressed the need for the OSCE countries to support strategic investment in positive civic engagement and educational resources for vulnerable populations in order to mitigate the effects of the refugee crisis.
Relevant issues:
Leadership: