The U.S., NATO and the War in Afghanistan

America Abroad Media (AAM), Germany's ARD Television and Afghanistan’s Tolo TV host an international town meeting on Afghanistan with Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor Zu Guttenberg

Frank Sesno, Director of The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, and ARD’s Tina Hassel moderate a prime time program for broadcast in Germany and Afghanistan.

EVENT: As the Obama administration finalizes its new policy in Afghanistan, the German parliament confronts a key vote on that country’s commitment to the war. With growing public concern in both countries, AAM joins with ARD and Tolo TV to host an exclusive international town meeting on the critical issues affecting Afghanistan, NATO and the transatlantic alliance with two key policymakers:

U.S. Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Amb. Richard Holbrooke and German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor Zu Guttenberg.

WHEN: Monday, January 25th, 1p.m. Doors open 12p.m., close 12:30p.m.

WHERE: Newseum, Knight Studio, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, C Street entrance, Washington, DC. Metro: Judiciary Square or Archives/Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Stations

MEDIA: Media coverage is open to print, online and broadcast journalists with no embargo. The program will be taped for broadcast by AAM, ARD and Tolo TV. AAM, ARD and Tolo TV have exclusive rights to air the program in its entirety. No other television cameras will be permitted. News organizations who wish to record audio/video studio output should contact Ilana Weinberg, and may use up to four minutes of content.

All use must include an on-screen or verbal credit for “America Abroad Media”.

Media check-in begins at 12p.m. Doors close 12:30p.m. Credentials required. All media must pre-register with Emily Simon @ 202-457-8050 or esimon@americaabroadmedia.org

AUDIENCE: Guests must RSVP and check-in upon arrival.

This program is generously supported by the German Marshall Fund of the United States.