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International Speaker Series
Fri, 05/06/2011
Vandana Shiva - Soil Not Oil: Climate Change, Peak Oil, and Food Justice
One of India’s leading physicists, Dr. Vandana Shiva is also a prolific author, world-renowned environmental activist, and eco-feminist whose work focuses on the fundamental connection between human rights and protection of the natural world. Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 03/04/2011
GD1108 - Germany Ascendant - Peter Rothen
Germany has emerged from both the financial crisis and the eurozone crisis as the dominant economic and political power in Europe, in particular setting the tone for dealings with Russia, Eastern Europe and Iran. Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 02/25/2011
GD1107 - The Caucasus - Scott Radnitz
The countries and regions of the Caucasus all have strong national identities but have long lived in the shadow of their larger neighbors: Russia, Iran and Turkey. How does this influence the Caucasus of today? How do the region's energy resources play into its relations with the outside world? Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 02/18/2011
GD1106 - Financial Crisis - Eric Tymoigne
As an immediate response to the financial crisis of 2007–08, governments around the world stepped in to bail out troubled private banks deemed “too big to fail,” underscoring the interdependence between private and public finances. Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 02/11/2011
GD1105 - National Security - Ronald Tammen
U.S. national security priorities were expanded after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to include waging war in Iraq and Afghanistan, tightening border security, pursuing cyberthreats, halting nuclear proliferation and attempting to snuff out homegrown terrorism. Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 02/04/2011
GD1104 - Global Governance - David Kinsella
International cooperation subjects political leaders to an ongoing test: balancing national needs with a commitment to building a durable international order. What economic, social, political and security concerns are currently on the agendas of intergovernmental bodies, and what is the future U.S. role? Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 01/28/2011
GD 1103 - Horn of Africa - Peter Bechtold
Since the early 1990s, the U.S. has monitored the Horn of Africa due to security concerns. Internal instability, weak governments in some countries, regional rivalries and a lack of development have resulted in an environment conducive to terrorism. Can the U.S. protect its national interests while mitigating the dangerous conditions in the region? Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 01/21/2011
GD1102 - Sanctions and Nonproliferation - Montgomery-Amo
Sanctions have been created to curb nations in violation of international law, especially agreements concerning nuclear nonproliferation. How successfully have sanctions been applied against past violators? Is there any chance sanctions can curtail North Korea and Iran from continuing to develop nuclear weapons? Watch Video ››