Past Council Events
Great Decisions
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cybersecurity
David Grawrock
The securitization of cyberspace has caused a sea change for both governments and the private sector, faced with new threats, new battlegrounds and new opportunities. Faced with brave new challenges, how will the U.S. and its democratic allies approach the cyber frontier? Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Wed, 02/08/2012 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Growing up Maasai
Elder Sabore Ole Oyie
Maasai elder and warrior, Sabore Ole Oyie, discusses growing up Maasai including the rites of passage for becoming a warrior and the challenges of maintaining traditional culture in the 21st century. Read More ››
International Speaker Series (2012)
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Politics and Principles
Jim Lehrer
For more than three decades, Jim Lehrer has been one of the most respected voices in broadcast news—lauded as an “island of sanity in the madness of television news” by the American Journalism Review. Lehrer is uniquely qualified to set the stage for our examination of American politics and global engagement. Read More ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Energy Geopolitics
Daniel Lerch
The energy markets have been shaken by the instability of Middle East oil and the vulnerability of nuclear power. Against the backdrop of European crisis and and high U.S. unemployment, what does this changing energy landscape mean for national and global economies in 2012? Read More ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mexico
Elliott Young
Mexico’s border with Central America, as well as the border it shares with the U.S., has been a pathway for people, goods, crime and contraband in both directions. What is the future of Mexico’s relations with its northern and southern neighbors? How will Mexico’s foreign relations affect its domestic politics? Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Pakistan & the U.S. - The Future of an Alliance
The Honorable Riffat Masood
Pakistan has nuclear weapons, is central to the war on terrorism, and has been labeled by pundits and publications of all stripes as the most dangerous place on Earth. What can the U.S. do to strengthen ties? The Honorable Riffat Masood, the Consul General of Pakistan, to present her thoughts on Pakistan, U.S., and public diplomacy. Read More ››
Young Professionals
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
International Trivia Night
Join fellow Young Professionals for International Trivia Night and show your global smarts
about current events, world culture, history, geography and more! Read More ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 01/20/2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Promoting Democracy
Bruce Gilley
The U.S. has had a history of advancing and supporting democracy around the world. What place does democracy promotion have in U.S. foreign policy today? With a choice of tools ranging from economic aid to military force, what are the appropriate yet effective methods that the U.S. should use to promote democracy? Read More ››
