Dr. Peter Jones, University of Ottawa “Track Two Diplomacy”

Bard College 30 Campus Rd, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY, United States

Peter Jones holds a Ph.D. in War Studies from Kings' College, London, and an MA in War Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada. Before joining the University of Ottawa, he served as a senior analyst for the Security and Intelligence Secretariat of the Privy Council of Canada. Previously, he held various positions related […]

“A Tale of Two Churches” – Rwanda: Timothy P. Longman

Marist College 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Lecture: “A Tale of Two Churches: The Catholic Church and Violence in Rwanda and the Congo.” by Timothy P. Longman, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of International Relations and Political Science, and Director of the Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs (CURA) at Boston University This event will be co-hosted with The […]

Great Decisions: China and the US

Woodstock Public Library District 5 Library Ln, Woodstock, NY, United States

Facilitated by Jean-Claude Fouere For the past ten years, the United States and China have been locked in a competition for who has the greatest global influence. One major point of contention is the status of Taiwanese sovereignty, which has become even more relevant recently with the possibility that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may prompt […]

Great Decisions: Economic Warfare

Woodstock Public Library District 5 Library Ln, Woodstock, NY, United States

Facilitated by Rick Levitt Waging economic warfare consists of a variety of measures from implementing sanctions to fomenting labor strikes. Such tools are utilized by states to hinder their enemies, and in the case of the United States have been used as far back as the early 19th century. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February […]

Great Decisions: Politics in Latin America

Woodstock Public Library District 5 Library Ln, Woodstock, NY, United States

Facilitated by Martin Charwat Electoral results in Latin America over the past four years have led many observers of the regional/political scene to discern a left-wing surge in the hemisphere, reminiscent of the so-called “Pink Tide” that swept the area some 20 years ago. But how much do these politicians have in common? What implication […]

Great Decisions: Iran at the Crossroads

Woodstock Public Library District 5 Library Ln, Woodstock, NY, United States

Facilitated by Matt Murray By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against the government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Abroad, renewal of the Iran nuclear deal seemed doubtful and tensions […]

Great Decisions: Energy Geopolitics

Woodstock Public Library District 5 Library Ln, Woodstock, NY, United States

Facilitated by Karen Nichols. Access to oil and gas has long influenced the politics of individual nations and their relations with others. But as more countries move toward sustainable energy, and supply chain shortages affect the availability of oil and gas, how will this change how the United States interacts with the outside world?

Great Decisions: Climate Migration

Woodstock Public Library District 5 Library Ln, Woodstock, NY, United States

Facilitated by Dr. Charlotte Hulme, Assistant Professor of International Affairs and Deputy-Director of the Grand Strategy Program at West Point Military Academy. As climate change accelerates and drought and rising sea levels become more common, millions of people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Who are these affected individuals, and how […]

Student World Affairs Conference 2024

Marist College 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Join us on Friday, March 1, 2024, for the annual Student World Affairs Conference, to be held from 9:15 to 5:30 at Marist College. The Keynote Address at 3:30 will be followed by a reception. Keynote: "Strongmen and How to Defeat Them" - Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, to be introduced by Dean Jacqueline Reich (Marist), is […]

Academic WorldQuest 2024

Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center 4079 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY, United States

WAC-MHV will hold the annual Academic WorldQuest competition at the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Historic Site in Hyde Park, NY on March 2, 2024. Regional high schools compete in this 10-round international affairs quiz bowl. The winner will represent the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley at the national conference in […]

Peter Jones: “The Collapse of Netanyahu’s Double-Game”

Mill House Brewing Company 289 Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Members are invited to join Peter Jones at the Mill House Brewery on Monday, March 11, 2024. The event will be held in a private room from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Au d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available. The event is open to WACMHV Members and their family and […]

Great Decisions: Science Across Borders

Woodstock Public Library District 5 Library Ln, Woodstock, NY, United States

Facilitated by Jean-Claude Fouere Scientific advances benefit from collaboration between researchers, but what happens when material, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is controversial and important to a nation’s national security? Is there a middle ground between sharing information and denying access? How can we regulate cooperation? The facilitator will specifically address The International Nuclear Fusion […]