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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Snyder speaks on Ukraine’s history, role in global affairs
Ukraine is situated between Europe and Russia, but Timothy Snyder said it might be easier to understand Ukrainians’ predicament as…
Snyder to address Russia, Ukraine and fate of EU to close week on Europe
Rather than invite Vladimir Putin to take the Amphitheater stage, Sherra Babcock invited Timothy Snyder to discuss Russia, the Ukraine and the future of the European Union at 10:45 a.m. today.
Stelzenmüller to speak on German relations with other world powers
Constanze Stelzenmüller wrote earlier this year that “history is not destiny.” It’s a phrase she believes applies to many aspects…
The heart of the issue: Hanson provides context for Russia-Ukraine conflict
A border is not just the line dividing two countries or the singular form of the failed chain bookstore. To Stephen E. Hanson, borders are the crux of the historical tension and recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Allenby to deliver lecture on civilizational conflict
To many, the past is only a window to a time forgotten, never necessary to revisit and analyze. But a…
Norquist, Kemp discuss U.S. role as superpower
Grover Norquist and political scientist Geoffrey Kemp will discuss the topic “Can the U.S. Afford to be the World’s Sole Superpower?” at 3:30 p.m. today in the Hall of Philosophy.
CSO, with Milanov, to perform Rachmaninoff
Ask an artist in any medium — including musicians — and they’ll tell you their craft is one of expression and emotion; of telling a story through each note or brushstroke.
Singer decodes cybersecurity, warns against cyber-ignorance
The first website was established in 1991. The world has changed dramatically in just 23 years.
Williamson: ‘Oil is what this planet runs on, for good or for ill’
The intersection of economy and diplomacy — how countries interact based on their financial needs — can be linked directly to one factor: the world’s eternal search for energy.
“Oil is what this planet runs on, for good or for ill,” said Molly Williamson, a scholar at the Middle East Institute who has served as a foreign service officer under six U.S. presidents. “And every single day, this planet consumes 89 million barrels of oil.”
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