May 19, 2026, 4:30 pm Woodstock Library, 10 Dixon Ave., Woodstock, NY Facilitator Michael Hauser for the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley.  Since World War II, the term Irregular Warfare (IW) has become an increasingly common aspect in the study of warfare and statecraft. Comprising concepts such as guerrilla warfare, counterterrorism, unconventional warfare, and […]

Monday, June 8, 6:30 pm, Boardman Road Library, Poughkeepsie Facilitator Rick Levitt of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley.Trump’s return has marked a break from 80 years of U.S. foreign policy leadership, embracing an “America First” approach. This topic explores the risks of isolation and diminished influence in relation to Trump 2.0 foreign […]

Monday, November 9, 6:30 pm, Boardman Road Library, Poughkeepsie. Facilitator Rick Levitt of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley. With reduced U.S. support for NATO and Ukraine, Europe faces strategic uncertainty. The Trump administration has signaled an intention to reduce its security role in Europe. What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s […]