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REMIER ISSUE P Message from the Director 2002 Fellows Engagement Survey of Youth New Members of Congress Alumni Profile F. ohn J Kennedy School of Government POLITICS OF INSTITUTE President Musharraf of FALL FALL 2002 Pakistan Speaks at the Forum Welcome to the Institute of Politics at Harvard University D G, The Institute of Politics is on the cutting edge of an excit- ing moment in American politics. The events of the recent past have stirred in all of us an acute appreciation for the honor, nobility, and necessity of public service. They have made us freshly aware of the impact of every single vote we cast. And they have strengthened our commitment to mak- ing a difference, both as individuals and as members of a vibrant global community. This fall, the Institute has offered some extraordinary oppor- tunities for involvement in the events of these memorable times. With the control of both chambers of Congress up for grabs this past November, the Institute held discussions with candidates, journalists, opinion leaders, and promi- nent office holders leading up to the elections. We’ve written, analyzed, and released our third annual national survey on trends in political participation among college students. And we’ll host the newly-elected Members of Congress in December. As I found recently when I arrived to assume my duties as To subscribe to the IOP’s mailing list: Director of this dynamic organization, the Institute’s doors Send an email message to: are always open to those wishing to become more involved [email protected] in public service and in the life of our great democracy. We In the body of the message, type: subscribe iop <your email welcome and encourage your participation in all of our address> (without arrows) programs and activities. Please join us as we strive to make 2 INSTITUTE OF POLITICS our own contribution to this exciting moment in history. Program for Newly-Elected Members of Congress On December , , newly-elected members of Congress from around Condoleezza Rice speaks at the the country and both sides of the aisle will gather at the Institute of Politics 1992 New Members Conference. for a four-day conference on all aspects of governance. The Program for Newly- Elected Members of Congress is a dynamic, integrated, non-partisan ori- entation program for incoming Representatives. Intended as an essential complement to the orientation offered by the House leadership, the Program offers invaluable resources for new Members looking to maximize their impact as legislators during their first days and months of service. Founded in and hosted by the every two years, the Program for Newly-Elected Members is unlike any other training program for new leg- islators. It provides intensive seminars on major public policy issues such as foreign policy, health care, social security, and the federal budget, led by prominent scholars and practitioners from across the political spectrum. It also offers an unmatched set of workshops to help new Representatives make the most of the start of their first terms on the Hill. These workshops focus on the "how" of getting things done in Washington, and are led by current and former senior officials from Congress, the White House, cabi- net departments, regulatory agencies, and the national media. Past presen- ters have included former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, former presi- dential advisor David Gergen, author David McCullough, columnist George Will, and former Bob Dole Chief of Staff Sheila Burke, to name a few. The Program for Newly-Elected Members of Congress introduces new legislators to the skills mastered by high-level officials who have met the challenges of governing and getting things done in Washington. It gives new Members access to the most respected thinkers and practitioners in the public policy arena. And it affords new Representatives a priceless oppor- tunity to become acquainted with their colleagues in a relaxed setting away from the pressures of Capitol Hill. The program has several hundred alumni Representatives, including Al Gore (-), Geraldine Ferraro (- ), Bill Cohen (-), Dennis Hastert (-), Tom Ridge (-), and Bernie Sanders (-). After a particularly dynamic election season, we look forward to an exciting and productive four days. INSTITUTE OF POLITICS 3 President Musharraf of Pakistan Speaks at the ARCO Forum , SPEECH EXCERPT In the twenty-first century, we envision Pakistan as a strong force for regional peace and stability, engaged with its neighbors in a partnership for prosperity and a reliable interlocutor of the world community on global issues. Our strategic geographic location at the crossroads of the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia places us in an eminent position of responsibility. Our foreign policy is being crafted to meet the challenges and opportunities arising from this vision…The strategic decisions we took after September th are consistent with our moral principles and national interests. Our unstinting support has been critical in the battle against ter- rorism. This support will continue until our shared objectives are fully met. Some detractors in the media who talk of my backing down from commit- ments and statements are being less than objective. They need to have a clearer picture of ground realities. “Over the past two Over the past two decades, Pakistan has hosted the world’s largest refugee decades, Pakistan population: over three-and-a-half million refugees from Afghanistan. For has hosted the the most part, we have shouldered this heavy burden with our own limited resources. Assistance from international humanitarian organizations amount- world’s largest ed to under $. per head per year. We have done so in recognition of refugee population. our international obligations, and with a sense of compassion. We will con- For the most part, tinue to work with the and the donor countries. The only solution we have shouldered of the Afghan refugee problem is the return of the refugees to a secure and peaceful Afghanistan. this heavy burden Therefore, political harmony, socioeconomic development, and with our own limited reconstruction of Afghanistan are critical objectives for our entire region. resources.” Pakistan has a legitimate interest in having a friendly Afghanistan on our western borders. We whole-heartedly support the Bonn Agreement and the Karzai government. The deployment of the International Security Assis- tance Force, the , and the continued commitment of the United States to bringing normalcy to Afghanistan would further the objectives of recon- struction and internal security which are necessary for the resolution of a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan. Pakistan will continue to make its due contribution to Afghanistan’s re-emergence as a stable and economi- cally viable state. An enlightened sense of national interest guides our policy of seeking peace- ful relations with India. However, our initiatives continue to meet with Indian intransigence. Since September th we have faced a relentless Indian cam- paign to cast Pakistan and the Kashmiris on the wrong side of the terrorism 4 INSTITUTE OF POLITICS issue. The fact is that Kashmir is a -year-old dispute. It is the unfinished business of the creation of independent Pakistan and India in . Terrorism itself did not create the tragedy of Kashmir. On the contrary, denial or delaying the resolution of the dispute has led to desperation and militancy. To pretend that there is no political problem in Kashmir and that Pakistan is to blame for all the troubles, is to endorse injustice and repression against a people who have been denied their internationally recognized right of self-determination for over half a century now. The solution lies in giving them their inalienable right to determine their own future, in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council… It is also important not to be misled by any electoral exercise that India “Hate should have is trying to stage in Kashmir. The so-called “elections” in Kashmir have had no market. It should a long history of manipulation by New Delhi. There is no possibility that be stomped out with these can be free, fair, open, transparent, and inclusive. The very fact that international observers are being denied any oversight role proves this point the same zeal with beyond any doubt. It is for the Kashmiris to decide of their own free will which the fight whether they want to participate in elections or not. But the possibility, against terrorism indeed, the likelihood, that they will be forced to vote must be prevented. is being pursued.” Elections within the Indian constitution negate the United Nations Security Council resolution itself. These so-called elections, in any case, are no sub- stitute for the plebiscite promised to the people of Kashmir by the United Nations Security Council and the international community… I would now like to touch upon an issue of great significance for the Muslims and people everywhere. While world leaders have rightly asserted that the effort to eliminate terrorism is not directed against any religion or a people, there is concern among the Islamic nations over the emergence of widespread prejudice, in some cases even xenophobia. Some have suc- cumbed to the temptation of simplistic explanations for the phenomenon of terrorism, and have sought to sow seeds of conflict at a time when greater understanding among culture and civilization is needed. Hate should have no market. It must be stamped out with the same zeal with which the fight against terrorism is being pursued… We have a heavy responsibility to our future generations. The seeds that we sow today will shape events of the future. We have to create a better world for our children: a world of peace, a world of amity and harmony, and not one of conflict and disaster. Let us cast away all prejudices and follow a path of reconciliation.