• U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum, with Matt Murray

    Woodstock Public Library District 10 Dixon Ave, Woodstock, NY, United States

    Join 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 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 […]

  • 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 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, […]

  • 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 States

    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, […]

  • 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 States

    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 […]

  • 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 States

    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. Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 6 pm Weis Cinema in the Campus Center, Bard College Former Army Colonel and Congressman Chris Gibson will discuss his new book, "Rally Point: Five […]

  • 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 States

    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 […]

  • The United Nations: America’s Greatest National Strategic Bargain – A lecture with Christopher Holshek

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

    Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 6:30 pm - Marist College - Henry Hudson Room, Fontaine Hall, 3rd Floor Meet retired U.S. Army Col. Christopher Holshek, a senior military advisor at Narrative Strategies, the Alliance for Peace Building, and the UN Association of the USA and author of Travels with Harley-Journey in Search of Personal and […]

  • William Hardin Burnley: The Slave Master of Trinidad

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

    Speaker: Professor Selwayn Cudjoe, Wellesley College Monday, February 25, 2019 5:30-7:00 p.m., Fusco Hall, Marist College, Choir Room, MU 3201 William Hardin Burnley (1780-1850) was the largest slave owner in Trinidad during the nineteenth century. Born in the United States to English parents, Burnley settled on the island in 1802 and became one of its […]

  • Cancelled: Student World Affairs Conference

    SUNY New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY, United States

    The fifth annual Student World Affairs Conference will be held at Suny New Paltz on Friday, March 2, 2018. Students will present papers on international security, global governance and international institutions, development and democratization, and foreign policy analyses. 8 am - 9 am: Breakfast Reception, Student Union Building, Multi-Purpose Room 9 am - 10 am: […]

  • Academic World Quest

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

    Come observe talented regional high school students compete in teams in a contemporary international affairs trivia challenge. You will be proud of our students. The winning team will go on to compete at the national level in Washington DC.

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