Great Decisions: The Rise of Populism
Facilitator: Martin Charwat. Mass migration, and the problems associated with it, have directly abetted the rise of populist parties in Europe. Opposition to immigration was the prime driver of support […]
Events
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2019 Past Events
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Woodstock Public Library District 10 Dixon Ave, Woodstock, NY, United States
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Great Decisions: Refugees and Global Migration
Woodstock Public Library District 10 Dixon Ave, Woodstock, NY, United StatesFacilitator: Michael O'Sullivan, Professor of History at Marist College Today, no countries have open borders. Every state in today’s global system has its laws and policies about who is permitted […]
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Great Decisions: State of the State Department
Woodstock Public Library District 10 Dixon Ave, Woodstock, NY, United StatesFacilitator: Malia Du Mont, Bard College. During the Trump administration, the usual ways of conducting diplomacy have been upended. Many positions in the State Department have never been filled, and […]
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Great Decisions: Decoding U.S – China Trade
Woodstock Public Library District 10 Dixon Ave, Woodstock, NY, United StatesFacilitator: Jean-Claude Fouere. Though arguably the most advanced economy in the world, the United States still uses centuries-old numbers to measure trade. These antique numbers mangle understanding of the U.S.-China […]
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Regime Survival in the Middle East: Authoritarianism and the Politics of Migration in Egypt
Marist College 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesOctober 30, 2019, at Marist College - HC2023 at 7 pm. Talk co-sponsored by Marist College and WAC-MHV. Dr. Gerasimos Tsourapas, Lecturer in Middle East Politics at the University of […]
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Great Decisions: The Middle East Regional Disorder
Dutchess Community College 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesFacilitator: Matt Murray, Dutchess Community College. As the presidency of Donald J. Trump passes the halfway point, the Middle East remains a region in turmoil. The Trump administration has aligned […]
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Fall 2019 Members Only Dinner
Cosimo's Trattoria & Bar 120 Delafield St, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesDear WAC-MHV member: The Fall 2019 Annual Meeting Members Dinner will be held on Monday, December 2nd at 6 pm at Cosimo's Poughkeepsie (Delafield Street) in their second-floor Wine Room. […]
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