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(U//FOUO) Area Studies Seminar: U.S. Foreign and Security Policy
FROM: SINIO Council
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Run Date: 04/06/2005
What: (C) Area 4101 - with academic and government speakers focusing on Africa south of the
Sahara, sponsored by the NSA SINIO Council.
When: (U) 2 1/2 days:
Monday, 18 April (0800-1600)
Tuesday, 19 April (0800-1600)
Thursday, 21 April (1300-1600)
Where: (U) First 2 days off-campus; third day in OPS 1
Monday and Tuesday - Anne Arundel Community College Auditorium, Room 104
Thursday, OPS 1, 2W119
(U) Advanced registration is required: see instructions below.
(C) The SINIO Council is pleased to announce this course, which is offered by the NSA
Cryptologic School with presentations by speakers from George Washington University's Elliott
School of International Affairs for the first 2 days. The third day, afternoon presentations will be
by distinguished government officials.
Course Summary: (U//FOUO) Despite the concerns of Iraq and the Global War on Terrorism,
crises in Sub-Saharan Africa continue to demand the attention of U.S. policymakers. Area 4101
(U.S. Foreign and Security Policy Challenges in Africa) will examine some of the key issues for
Sub-Saharan Africa and for U.S. diplomacy in Sub-Saharan Africa. The involvement of external
players - including Europe, Nordic countries, Brazil, Iran, India, and China - will be discussed, as
will the topics of corruption, the impact of the Millenium Challenge Account, and the vitality of
NEPAD (the New Partnership for African Development). South Africa will be addressed in
particular, focusing on AIDS and the economy. Nigeria will likewise be a country of focus.
(U//FOUO) The seminar will also address terrorism in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as the impact
of Wahabism and Islamic fundamentalism. The ways in which several African regions form
"insecurity communities" making conflicts easy to initiate, difficult to terminate, and a breeding
ground for transnational problems will also be discussed.
(C) Academic speakers include a former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, a former
Ambassador to several African nations, and several recognized experts on Africa. The
Government speakers include the current National Intelligence Officer for Africa on the National
Intelligence Council and senior policy coordinators coming from the State Department and the
Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon.
Registration: (U//FOUO) Two enrollment options are phone registration or on-line. Phone
registration is available by calling
(primary)or
secondary), Monday-Friday,
0700-1500 for all NSA/CSS civilian and military employees at NSAW. To enroll on-line go to:
1. Select NCS Catalog Online, under NCS Training
2. Click on A, for AREA
3. Select AREA for Area Studies
4. Click on AREA-4101 Course Offering (right side of page).
5. Go to bottom of page, select Enroll
6. Fill in required information
7. Select Submit Request
(U//FOUO) If you are a contractor, please contact
or
To attend this course, you must have approval from your COR.
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(U) Directions to Anne Arundel Community college will be e-mailed to all registrants.
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