Peoria Area World Affairs Council

Tibet, China and the United States

with Dr. Elliot Sperling
Central Asian Studies, Indiana University

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Barracks Cater Inn, Pioneer Parkway in Peoria

Join us for a candid discussion of Tibetan-US relations and the impact of those ties on US-China relations. Dr. Sperling will explore the status of affairs between the People's Republic of China and Tibet as well.

Korea and the United States
A Panel Discussion of Trade, Politics, and Regional Relations

Co-Sponsored by the Korean Economic Institute, the South Korean Embassy, the US Department of State and the Peoria Area World Affairs Council

Thursday, February 16, 2012
Ivy Club, 5102 North Galena Road (Hwy 29), Peoria Heights

Join us for this panel presentation that will explore the multi-dimensional relations between the United States and the Korean peninsula, particularly with the passage of the USKOR Free Trade Agreement.

Download the Korea program registration flyer here, or register online at ArtsPartners under PAWAC.

The European Union and Germany
Challenges for Today, Promises for Tomorrow
42nd Annual Central Illinois World Affairs Conference

March 30-31, 2012
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Conference Center
East Peoria, IL

Join us as we explore the deep importance of Trans-Atlantic ties for the United States and our European neighbors. With recent difficulties for the European Union, including economic challenges as well as questions of deepening political and economic integration, this conference will also pay particular attention to Germany as the "strong man" of the continent. Watch for additional details soon!

Celebrate Lebanon! on November 12-14, 2010 explored both Lebanon's place in the world and the enormous contributions persons of Lebanese descent have made to our country. During the three-day event attendees had the opportunity to hear from, and interact with, Lebanon's Ambassador Antoine Chedid, US Ambassador Michele Sisson, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Dr. James Zogby of the Arab American Institute. The program included sections on the history of the immigrant population in this area, the religions and the economy of Lebanon, and the legacy of Lebanese immigrants, often referred to as the Phoenicians.

It was also a celebration of Americans of Lebanese descent through music and food. The Lebanese community in Peoria is an outstanding example of the many Lebanese communities through out the country that have contributed so much to the prosperity and quality of life of their neighbors.

Special thanks to the St. Sharbel Parish, the Itoo Society, and the extraordinary efforts of the Lebanon Committee!