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Viewing cable 09KABUL2655, MFA TO HOST CONFERENCE ON NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
09KABUL2655 2009-09-01 12:13 2011-08-24 01:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Kabul
VZCZCXRO7091
PP RUEHDBU RUEHPW RUEHSL
DE RUEHBUL #2655 2441213
ZNR UUUUU ZZH (CCY ADXA8DEA3 MSI8227 540A)
P 011213Z SEP 09 ZDS
FM AMEMBASSY KABUL
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 1282
INFO RUCNAFG/AFGHANISTAN COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
UNCLAS KABUL 002655 
 
C O R R E C T E D COPY (CLASSIFICATION) 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV PREL AF
SUBJECT: MFA TO HOST CONFERENCE ON NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS 
 
1. (SBU)  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) will 
hold its first international conference in October, titled 
"Non-Violent Concepts & Movements in South Asia."  The 
conference, being organized by the MFA's Center for 
Strategic Studies, invites researchers and scholars from 
the region to submit papers on the history and concepts of 
non-violent movements in South Asia.  For details please see 
e-mail address given in paragraph 4. 
 
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Regional Participation Sought 
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2. (SBU)  The MFA has focused on soliciting 
contributions from Pakistani, Indian, Sri Lankan, 
Butanese, and Bangladesh scholars, but will also welcome 
any other international contributors.  The focus of the 
conference will be on the conceptual foundations of 
non-violent movements that have manifested in  all of the 
region's religions, including Islam, Buddhism 
and Hinduism.  In addition to a historical look at the role 
non-violent movements have played in South Asia, the 
conference will also invite discussion on the relevance of 
non-violent struggle in contemporary South Asia. 
 
3. (SBU)  While the conference has a predominately 
regional focus, the conference organizer told us  that 
the MFA would welcome contributions from the United States. 
In particular, he suggested a presentation on Martin Luther 
King, whose work drew inspiration from movements that were 
started in South Asia. 
 
4. (SBU) The conference follows two successful national 
conference hosted by the MFA, but represents the first time 
the MFA  has sought international participation in a conference. 
Proposals  for papers are due by September 15, 2009, and the 
conference will  take place on October 4, 2009 in Kabul.The MFA 
will pay for all travel and accommodations. The expected attendance 
at the conference is between 150-200 Any regional MFAs who would like 
to send representatives should contact the Center for Strategic 
Studies at c.s.s@mfa.gov.af. 
 
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