Academic World Quest 2017
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, […]
Events
12 events found.
Events
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Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center 4079 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY, United States
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“Japan in the Trump Era” on March 30, 2017 with Professor Andrew Oros
Vassar College 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Great Decisions: Saudi Arabia in Transition Facilitator: James Ketterer
Bard College 30 Campus Rd, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJames 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 […]
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Great Decisions: Trade, Jobs, and Politics with Jean-Claude Fouere
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 […]
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U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum, with Matt Murray
Woodstock Public Library District 10 Dixon Ave, Woodstock, NY, United StatesJoin us on June 12, 7 p.m., at Board Road Branch Library for a discussion of U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum. What is the effect of U.S. petroleum security on […]
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Speaker: “The Constitution is Not an Optional Extra: Principles for a New U.S. National Security Policy.” Dr. Ray Raymond
Dutchess Community College 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesJoin us at James and Betty Hall Theatre in Dutchess Community College.
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Great Decisions: Latin America’s Political Pendulum. Facilitator: Martin Charwat, WACMHV
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 […]
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Speaker: Thursday, October 12 at 7pm. “Another Chance at Armageddon: The Nuclear Threat, Public Confusion, and the North Korean Sideshow.” Dr. Robert Denemark
Marist College 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesJoin us in Hancock Hall 2013, Marist College
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Great Decisions: The Future of Europe: Coping with the Crisis. Facilitator: Jean-Claude Fouere, WACMHV and Marist College
Marist College 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Speaker: “False Dawn: Protest, Democracy and Violence in the New Middle East.” Steven A. Cook
Bard College 30 Campus Rd, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesSteven 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 […]
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Speaker: “Rally Point: Five Tasks to Unite the Country and Revitalize the American Dream.” Chris Gibson
Bard College 30 Campus Rd, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin us for a talk by Chris Gibson, a former member of Congress and faculty member at Williams College, as he discusses his new book. Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at […]
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Great Decisions: Conflict in the South China Sea. Facilitator: Matthew Murray, WACMHV and Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Community College 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesThe 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 […]