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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171113T190000
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: Conflict in the South China Sea. Facilitator: Matthew Murray\, WACMHV and Dutchess Community College
DESCRIPTION:The South China Sea is a locus of competing territorial claims\, and China is its most vocal claimant. Beijing’s interest has intensified disputes with other countries in the region in recent years\, especially since China has increased its naval presence. Despite rising international pressure\, including an unfavorable ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea\, China staunchly defends its policies in the region. Preventing tensions from boiling over is a matter of careful diplomacy.
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/great-decisions-conflict-in-the-south-china-sea-facilitator-matthew-murray-wacmhv-and-dutchess-community-college/
LOCATION:Dutchess Community College\, 53 Pendell Rd\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12601\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T180000
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SUMMARY:Speaker: “Rally Point: Five Tasks to Unite the Country and Revitalize the American Dream.” Chris Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk by Chris Gibson\, a former member of Congress and faculty member at Williams College\, as he discusses his new book. \nWednesday\, November 8\, 2017 at 6 pm\nWeis Cinema in the Campus Center\, Bard College \nFormer Army Colonel and Congressman Chris Gibson will discuss his new book\, “Rally Point: Five Tasks to Unite the Country and Revitalize the American Dream”\, followed by a reception. \nCo-sponsored with Bard’s Center for Civic Engagement
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/speaker-rally-point-five-tasks-to-unite-the-country-and-revitalize-the-american-dream-chris-gibson/
LOCATION:Bard College\, 30 Campus Rd\, Annandale-On-Hudson\, NY\, 12504\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171030T180000
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SUMMARY:Speaker: “False Dawn: Protest\, Democracy and Violence in the New Middle East.” Steven A. Cook
DESCRIPTION:Steven Cook\, Council on Foreign Relations\, discusses why the recent Arab uprisings failed and have led to more repression and conflict\, and the role that the U.S. can and should play in the Middle East. This talk is sponsored by Vassar College\, the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley\, and the Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College.
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/speaker-false-dawn-protest-democracy-and-violence-in-the-new-middle-east-steven-a-cook/
LOCATION:Bard College\, 30 Campus Rd\, Annandale-On-Hudson\, NY\, 12504\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171016T190000
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: The Future of Europe: Coping with the Crisis. Facilitator: Jean-Claude Fouere\, WACMHV and Marist College
DESCRIPTION:The outcome of the United Kingdom referendum on EU membership sent shockwaves across the globe. It even caught British voters by surprise. The European Union has helped secure peace in Europe for the past 70 years. Now it faces an uncertain future. Amid a refugee crisis\, lingering financial recession\, and the constant specter of terrorism\, unity seems more imperative than ever. But the Brexit vote underscores the complexities of integrating an extremely diverse continent. What will post-Brexit Europe look like\, and how can U.S. foreign policy adapt?
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/great-decisions-the-future-of-europe-coping-with-the-crisis-facilitator-jean-claude-fouere-wacmhv-and-marist-college/
LOCATION:Marist College\, 3399 North Rd\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12601\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T200000
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SUMMARY:Speaker: Thursday\, October 12 at 7pm. “Another Chance at Armageddon:  The Nuclear Threat\, Public Confusion\, and the North Korean Sideshow.” Dr. Robert Denemark
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Hancock Hall 2013\, Marist College
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/speaker-thursday-october-12-at-7pm-another-chance-at-armageddon-the-nuclear-threat-public-confusion-and-the-north-korean-sideshow-dr-robert-denemark/
LOCATION:Marist College\, 3399 North Rd\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12601\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170925T190000
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: Latin America's Political Pendulum. Facilitator: Martin Charwat\, WACMHV
DESCRIPTION:The pendulum of Latin American politics is swinging rightward once again. Yet as the “pink tide” recedes\, the forces of change have more to do with socioeconomics than ideology. Dramatic economic and political crises have coincided in countries like Brazil and Venezuela. Still\, the final result for Latin America may be the emergence of centrist\, pragmatic modes of governance\, and with them\, opportunities for the U.S. to improve relations. The new administration must look beyond the neoliberal model of the 1990s\, and develop an approach to relations fit for the 21st century.
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/great-decisions-latin-americas-political-pendulum-facilitator-martin-charwat-wacmhv/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170918T190000
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SUMMARY:Speaker: “The Constitution is Not an Optional Extra: Principles for a New U.S. National Security Policy.” Dr. Ray Raymond
DESCRIPTION:Join us at James and Betty Hall Theatre in Dutchess Community College.
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/speaker-the-constitution-is-not-an-optional-extra-principles-for-a-new-u-s-national-security-policy-dr-ray-raymond/
LOCATION:Dutchess Community College\, 53 Pendell Rd\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12601\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T190000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum\, with Matt Murray
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 12\, 7 p.m.\, at Board Road Branch Library for a discussion of U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum.\nWhat is the effect of U.S. petroleum security on foreign policy? For 45 years\, the country has alternated between periods of energy security and insecurity. Despite the so-called “energy revolution\,” the U.S. today is by no means disentangled from foreign dependence and global trends. The discussion will be facilitated by Matt Murray\, Instructor in Government at Dutchess Community College and Vice President of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley.
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/u-s-foreign-policy-and-petroleum-with-matt-murray/
LOCATION:Woodstock Public Library District\, 10 Dixon Ave\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170508T190000
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: Trade\, Jobs\, and Politics with Jean-Claude Fouere
DESCRIPTION:Jean-Claude Fouere from the School of Management at Marist College will facilitate this discussion on May 8\, at 7 pm. It will be held at the Poughkeepsie Public Library on Boardman Road. (141 Boardman Road\, Poughkeepsie NY 12603). \nThe discussion will stem from the following description from the Foreign Policy Association website: \n“The U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour. One need look no further than the 2016 presidential contest for the popular narrative: trade means that China wins\, at America’s expense. But do the numbers support that conclusion? The metrics used to gauge economic strength—Gross Domestic Product and balance of trade—have not kept up with the realities of modern manufacturing. Obtaining an accurate picture of U.S. economic stature requires a critique of those numbers. Only then can the U.S. develop appropriate policy solutions for the challenges at hand.” \nPlease join us in this discussion regarding this topic\, we look forward to sharing ideas.
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/great-decisions-trade-jobs-and-politics-with-jean-claude-fouere/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T190000
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: Saudi Arabia in Transition Facilitator: James Ketterer
DESCRIPTION:James Ketterer\, Director of International Academic Initiatives and Senior Fellow\, at the Institute of International Liberal Education\, Bard College\, will facilitate the discussion.  Description:  As Saudi Arabia struggles to adjust to the drastic decline in oil revenue\, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman attempts to boldly transform the country and shift more power to the younger generation.  At the same time\, many countries such as the U.S. point out the lack of democracy\, women’s rights\, and human rights in Saudi Arabia\, and blame its promotion of Wahhabism\, an extremely conservative version of Islam\, for creating jihadists.  Bipartisan criticism of Saudi Arabia is rising in Congress.  Both countries need each other\, but they are at a crossroads in bilateral relations.  Apr. 10\, 7 pm\, Boardman Branch of the Poughkeepsie Public Library.
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/great-decisions-saudi-arabia-in-transition-april-10-7-pm-facilitator-james-ketterer/
LOCATION:Bard College\, 30 Campus Rd\, Annandale-On-Hudson\, NY\, 12504\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T170000
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SUMMARY:"Japan in the Trump Era" on March 30\, 2017 with Professor Andrew Oros
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the discussion on “Japan in the Trump Era” on Thursday\, March 30 with Professor Andrew Oros\, from Washington College in Maryland. The event will be held at 7 pm at Vassar College in Rockefeller Hall 300.\n\nThe discussion: Japan is the key US ally in Asia\, in a new presidential era when the role of allies is being called into question.  As the third largest economy in the world and one of the world’s largest military spenders\, what role will Japan play in US Asia policy and regional affairs?  Professor Andrew Oros will seek to answer these questions in his new book\, Japan’s Security Renaissance: New Policies and Politics for the 21st Century.
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/japan-in-the-trump-era-on-march-30-2017-with-professor-andrew-oros/
LOCATION:Vassar College\, 124 Raymond Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12604\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170305
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SUMMARY:Academic World Quest 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join our regional high school teams to support them in their quest to win the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley’s Academic World Quest competition on Saturday\, March 4\, 2017\, at the Henry A. Wallace Center of the FDR Library\, Hyde Park. \n9:30 am start (Students must be there at 9 am) but stay to watch these talented and smart kids compete for the honor to go on to Washington\, DC\, for an opportunity to compete in the national competition. \nThanks to IBM and The Handel Foundation for all their support of this event and to Sheila Appel\, our MC this year.
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/academic-world-quest-2017/
LOCATION:Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center\, 4079 Albany Post Rd\, Hyde Park\, NY\, 12538\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170304
DTSTAMP:20260513T135129
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SUMMARY:Student World Affairs Conference: Bard College
DESCRIPTION:Area college students organize and run a conference dedicated to world affairs.  A keynote speaker will present and there will be small workshops with papers presented by students  Come enjoy their enlightening presentations and discussions.
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/student-world-affairs-conference-bard-college/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T135129
CREATED:20250126T211547Z
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SUMMARY:"A New Cold War in East Europe?" February 8\, 2017 with Jānis Mažeiks\, Latvian Ambassador to the United Nations
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Wednesday\, February 8th at 7 pm to participate in a discussion led by Jānis Mažeiks\, the Latvian Ambassador to the United Nations. This event will be held in Hancock Hall 2023 at Marist College. \nIn response to the increasingly assertive Russian foreign policy\, and growing tensions between Russia and many European countries and the US\, many have questioned what will be the future of East Europe. This event will provide some answers to the role of Russia in global politics\, the future of NATO and East European security\, as well as American-European relations. This event will be conducted as a conversation\, where after brief introductory remarks the Ambassador will take questions from the moderator and the audience.
URL:https://wacmhv.org/event/a-new-cold-war-in-east-europe-february-8-2017-with-janis-mazeiks-latvian-ambassador-to-the-united-nations/
LOCATION:Marist College\, 3399 North Rd\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12601\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017 Past Events
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