David Smicks, The World Is Curved: Hidden Dangers to the Global Economy continues where Thomas Friedman’s The World Is Flat left off. On November 6, 2008, only weeks after the country learned of a bailout plan that would cost upwards of 700 billion dollars, Smick addressed members of the World Affairs Council to discuss his new book along with the current US financial crisis. (more…)
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Author Series with David Smick – The World is Curved
November 6, 2008
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
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Author Series with Robert Fisk – The Age of the Warrior
September 30, 2008
Friday, 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? (more…)
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