Trains, planes and livable communities: LaHood to speak on infrastructure issues
The United States is one giant pothole, said former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, and Congress does not care.
Morning Lecture Previews
Sebelius brings governmental experience to week’s conversation
Kathleen Sebelius has been the facilitator and architect of two livable communities, and she will discuss both of these roles…
Kent to discuss Coca-Cola’s work around the globe
Creating livable communities falls on many shoulders, including those of businesses and their leaders. Muhtar Kent, chairman and CEO…
Fallowses to share stories of American cities creating brighter futures for themselves
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and Mexican border, smaller towns…
Planner Griffin to speak on urban justice
Story by Laura Scherb | Staff Writer In 2009, Detroit was at the center of hard times: poverty, bankruptcy, increased…
Mousavians, Kiyaei to address U.S.-Iran relations, nuclear deal
Seyed Hossein Mousavian has some advice to those who are critical of proposed Iran nuclear deal: “Be realistic.”
Ross, al-Omari to explore prospects for peace in Middle East
The battle to own the land Israel currently controls dates back thousands of years and has been the subject of centuries of bloodshed. It’s a complex conflict with no end in sight, but this isn’t stopping today’s Chautauqua morning lecture speakers from trying.
Bowen, Hamid to share what it will take to rebuild a corrupt Iraq
Decimating a country via a bottomless arsenal of elite military technology is easy. Rebuilding a country after the storm amid…
Wright and Nabulsi discuss Egypt’s revolution, past and present
Despite canceled flights and a lack of a credit card, Jawad Nabulsi drove a rented car eight hours from Chicago to make it to Chautauqua. That persistence is what got him to the Amphitheater 45 minutes prior to Tuesday’s morning lecture. It is also what got him through Egypt’s turbulent recent history.
Wright, Nabulsi to speak on present, future of Middle East, emergence of new generation
Robin Wright believes “we may be in the greatest period of empowerment in world history.” Wright will share the the…
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