October 3rd, 2008
From wars to occupation, the Middle East has been a repeated center of strife in the last few years. While many are unaware of the true effects that result from these conflicts, Robert Fisk is fully cognizant of the devastation. On Tuesday, September 30, 2008, Fisk shared his thoughts and excerpts from his new book entitled The Age of the Warrior in front of a diverse audience. Though charming and humorous, the subject matter was honest and important. What has become of the Middle East and what impacts have these events had on the rest of the world? Read the rest of this entry »
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September 17th, 2008
Within a year of 9/11, the United States successfully invaded Afghanistan, overthrew the Taliban, installed a moderate and popular government, and established good relations between the country and its neighbors. What was the secret behind this remarkable success? Why is it that Iraq would prove much harder? And how is it that the Taliban is currently making a comeback? These were the issues that Ambassador James Dobbins described in his address to the World Affairs Council on September 15th. Read the rest of this entry »
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September 17th, 2008
Marwan Muasher, distinguished diplomat and peace advocate, addressed a captivated audience discussing the premise of his new book, The Arab Center: The Promise of Moderation on Monday, September 8, 2008. Dr. Muasher explained that not only is there an Arab Center on peace but that peace initiatives started by the Arab Center, rather than by Israeli peace efforts. He stated that his book emphasizes why moderation is important. He makes solid points detailing that moderation from all sides and in various aspects is essential for peace. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 8th, 2008
Members of the World Affairs Council and their guests gathered at the residence of French Ambassador Jean Vimont on July 28th. With anticipation guests filled the parlor with libations and hors d’oeuvres to hear Ambassador Vimont discuss current French foreign policy issues. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 31st, 2008
In recent months, as Zimbabwe has faced a tumbling economy, highly contested election, and accusations of human rights violations against its current government, this African nation has received increased international attention. On July 30, 2008, the World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C. hosted the Ambassador of Zimbabwe to the United States, H.E. Machivenyika Mapuranga, to speak to Council members and guests on the historical context of the issues facing Zimbabwe today, and addressed questions and concerns from the audience.
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July 29th, 2008
As the presidential election draws near in the coming months authors Timothy J. Lynch and Robert S. Singh both believe that the new president of the United States will continue George W. Bush’s foreign policy. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Singh detail their theory in their new book, After Bush, on July 22nd at the World Affairs Council’s Author Series Event.
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July 11th, 2008
The World Affairs Council of Washington, DC hosted its most recent Embassy Series event at the Embassy of Ukraine, which occupies the beautiful Forrest-Marbury House in the heart of Georgetown. Ambassador Oleh Shamshur opened the evening by briefly discussing three major factors that allow Ukraine to look into the future with optimism.
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June 30th, 2008
Since 1995, Philip Pan has been a reporter for the Washington Post. Living and studying in China for numerous years allowed Pan to provide an inside look to Post readers. Pan developed this knowledge into a collection of narratives titled Out of Mao’s Shadow: The Struggle for the Soul of a New China. Discussing the merging of authoritarianism and capitalism in the world’s most populous country, Pan debuted his book on June 17, 2008 at the World Affairs Council’s Author Series Event. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 9th, 2008
The World Affairs Council of Washington, DC hosted Ahmed Rashid, a Pakistani journalist and a best-selling author of Taliban and Jihad – the Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia at National Press Club to discuss his most recent book, Descent into Chaos : US Policy and the Failure of Nation Building, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia, published on June 3. Mr. Rashid opened his talk with a call on U.S. foreign policy officials to start viewing Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the greater Central Asian region more as one entity and to “take the region as one.” He said that this lack of cohesion in American regional strategic policy and the attitude of foreign policy formulators to view these places independently of the others.
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June 9th, 2008
As the world becomes more globalized, new students are finding job markets more competitive with education playing a larger role. In this foreign policy series our panelists discuss the importance of American education and the need for these institutions and government to support the further development of international education. By encouraging and making international study abroad available for US students the US can strengthen its educational institutions while developing significant relationship and societal bonds with international communities. At the same time, American institutions should be doing as much to attract international students to ensure that US institutions produce only the best minds in the world. Read the rest of this entry »
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