Counterterrorism — 4 p.m. — The Hudson Institute holds a discussion on the evolution of U.S. counterterrorism policy. Participants include Michael Swetnam of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and Yonah Alexander of the Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies. Location: Hudson Institute, sixth floor, 1015 15th St. NW. Contact: 202/974-2400.
Death penalty — 5:30 p.m. — The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI) hosts a Bradley Lecture Series presentation, “Is Death Really Different? Reflections on Death Penalty Litigation” by Judge Danny J. Boggs, 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Location: AEI, Wohlstetter Conference Center, 12th floor, 1150 17th St. NW. Contact: 202/862-4870.
SENATE
Not in session. Contact: Republican Cloakroom, 202/224-8601 or Democratic Cloakroom, 202/224-8541.
HOUSE
Not in session. Contact: Republican Cloakroom, 202/225-2020 or Democratic Cloak room, 202/225-1600.
GENERAL AGENDA
Epidemiology scholars — all day — The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation holds the 2007-08 Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition for 60 high school students from across the country.
Highlights — 8:35 a.m. — Awards ceremony
Location: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW. Contact: 202/457-8100.
Drug information — all day — The Drug Information Association holds its spring meeting. Location: Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 7400 Wisconsin Ave.. Contact: 860/388-5952.
Women and economics — 9 a.m. — The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosts a forum, “Gender Economic Research, Policy Makers and Civil Society: How to Bridge the Gaps?” Participants include Nadereh Chamlou, World Bank; Soukeina Bouraoui, Center of Arab Women for Training and Research; and Mona Khalaf, economics professor at American University in Lebanon. Location: Woodrow Wilson Center, Moynihan Board Room, sixth floor, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Contact: 202/691-4016.
Iraq security — 10 a.m. — The U.S. Institute of Peace holds a discussion on problems in the Iraqi Interior Ministry and police with Andrew Rathmell of Libra Advisory Group, former Interior Ministry Adviser Matthew Sherman and Walter Redman of the State Department. Location: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, Georgia Room. Contact: 202/429-3822.
Rental costs — 10 a.m. — The National Low Income Housing Coalition holds a phone briefing to release its annual Out of Reach report on the affordability of rental housing. Contact: 202/662-1530, ext. 227
Caring awards — 11 a.m. — The Frederick Douglass Museum and Hall of Fame for Caring Americans hosts the 21st annual National Caring Awards, an honor inspired by Mother Teresa and founded by Val Halamandaris. Location: Frederick Douglass Museum & Hall of Fame for Caring Americans, 320 A St. NE. Contact: 201/843-5600.
Philanthropy — noon — The Hudson Institute holds a panel discussion, “Mandating Multicultural Munificence?” Participants include John Gamboa of the Greenlining Institute, Renee Branch of the Council on Foundations and Heather Richardson Higgins of the Randolph Foundation. Location: Hudson Institute, 1015 15th St. NW, Suite 600. Contact: 202/974-6456.
Asia development — noon — The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Asian Development Bank and Asia Society Washington host a luncheon presentation by Ifzal Ali, chief economist at the Asian Development Bank, on the 20th Annual Asian Development Outlook, the Asian Development Bank’s annual flagship economic publication, covering more than 40 economies. Location: Bernste Office Building 1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW, fifth-floor conference room. Contact: 202/663-7723.
Afterschool learning — noon — The Center for American Progress hosts a presentation, “Afterschool Learning in Rural Areas.” Panelists include moderator Cynthia G. Brown, the center’s director of education policy; education consultant Roy Forbes; Jaime R. Harrison, counsel to House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn of South Carolina; and Terry K. Peterson, director of the Afterschool and Community Learning Network. Location: Center for American Progress, 1333 H St. NW, 10th floor. Contact: 202/682-1611.
NATO discussion — 1:30 p.m. — The Heritage Foundation holds a panel discussion on NATO and the future of the transatlantic alliance. Participants include Liam Fox, Britain’s Shadow Secretary of State for Defense; and Kurt Volker of the U.S. State Department. Location: Allison Auditorium, 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE. Contact: 202/675-1761.
Al Jazeera English — 1:30 p.m. — The Woodrow Wilson Center’s Asia Program and the Middle East program host an event, “Al Jazeera English in Southeast Asia: Prospects and Impacts.”
Highlights — 1:35 p.m. — Panel I: Drew McDaniel, Ohio University professor and Center for International Studies director, on contemporary Indonesian and Malaysian media; Trish Carter, former Al Jazeera Asia-Pacific bureau chief, on the origins of Al Jazeera in Asia; and Roland Schatz, Media Tenor International president, on Al Jazeera English’s programming and reporting in Southeast Asia
3:30 p.m. — Panel II: Veronica Pedrosa, Al Jazeera English’s Kuala Lumpur presenter, on working for Al Jazeera English; Shawn Powers, research associate at the University of Southern California’s Center on Public Diplomacy, on the protest effects of Al Jazeera in Southeast Asia; Atria Rai-Tene, news producer for Trans TV in Jakarta, on AJE and the media environment in Indonesia and Southeast Asia; and Marwan Kraidy, associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication, on Al Jazeera’s expansion to a global network
Location: Woodrow Wilson Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, sixth-floor auditorium. Contact: 202/691-4011.
Gas wars — 3 p.m. — Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty hosts a briefing on “Gas Wars: Who Won, Who Lost in the Latest Russia-Ukraine Natural Gas Dispute.” Participants include moderator Keith Smith, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Margarita Balmaceda, associate professor at Seton Hall University; and Roman Kupchinsky AZEast Group partner. Location: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, fourth floor, Conference Room A. Contact: 202/457-6900.
Military children — 5 p.m. — Our Military Kids charity holds an event to mark $1 million in grants and to kick off April as Month of the Military Child. Location: Rooftop Terrace, 101 Constitution Ave. NW. Contact: 703/734-6654.
Women leaders honored — 5:45 p.m. — Vital Voices 2008 Global Leadership Awards will he held to honor women who have expanded democracy at the grass-roots level, promoted legal reforms and human rights, and triumphed over tragedy and barbaric social practices against women. Honorees include Sheikha Lubna al Qasimi, United Arab Emirates foreign trade minister; Laura Alonso, Buenos Aires-based advocate against corruption in government; Kakenya Ntaiya, a member of Kenya’s Masai tribe; the women of Burma, represented by Khin Ohmar, Charm Tong and Harm Tong, a young member of the Shan minority clan in Burma. Other participants include first lady Laura Bush, designer Diane von Furstenberg and actress Gloria Reuben. Location: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Terrace Theater. Contact: 202/861-2625, ext. 3003.
•Compiled by the Associated Press and The Washington Times
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