The NAFTA Panel:  Jim Ryan, International Trade Center; Mark Albertson, IL Soybean Association; Maggie Shelley, US chambers of Commerce; Don Samford, Peoria Area World Affairs Council

Qatar: A Kingdom of Contrasts
A Conversation with Dr. Janice Jayes, Professor of Middle East History at ISU
​Thursday, March 28
Dinner at 5:30 pm, Presentation at 7 pm
​Westlake 116, Bradley University

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A small Middle Eastern country with influence that far surpasses its size, Qatar is a rising power with influence over military and political affairs within the Middle East. The United States has benefited from access to airfields and naval ports. Yet, Qatar is perched somewhere between absolute and constitutional monarchy, and enforces Sharia Law in their judicial system. Accusations of Islamic extremism have fueled disputes between Qatar and its not-so-friendly neighbors.  And its workforce is largely "guest workers" without access the the education and health care enjoyed by the wealthy country.  With these kinds of contrasts, Dr. Jayes will offer her insights on the country, its people and its policies.

Tickets are $30 for PAWAC members and students; $35 for the general public for the dinner served at 5:30 pm.  There is no charge for the program that begins at 7 pm in the same location.  Tickets may be purchased online here or by printing this form and mailing to the PAWAC office.  Deadline for dinner registration is Friday, March 22.

Rumie Initiative: An Education Revolution
Westlake 116
​Thursday, April 18
Details TBA

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Education should be a human right, and the Rumie Initiative's goal is to provide necessary educational resources to those in areas where information is a luxury. Equipping people with technology is the project's method of leveling the uneven playing field, knowledge is power in an ever-changing global system. In their own words, "Rumie's mission is to bring the surge of free learning content available to online communities least likely to access it but with the most to gain". 
Join us for the PAWAC Reads Book Club!
Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 - 4:00 pm 
Peoria Public Library, North Branch 

Travel with the World Affairs Councils!

​The Peoria Area World Affairs Council frequently partners with the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia to offer unique travel tours to fascinating destinations around the world. Our trips and partner-travel opportunities offer all the highlights of touring plus access to local experts who give behind-the-scenes perspective, and provide opportunities for travelers to connect authentically with people across the world.

To learn more and register for upcoming  trips, visit the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia website by clicking here.