Biden’s First 100 Days
Ryan Heath, Senior Editor at Politico
Thursday, April 15 at 7 pm via Zoom
Ryan Heath is the author of Global Translations, POLITICO’s global newsletter and podcast. In this lively discussion, he will take a keen look at the first hundred days of the Biden Administration, especially as it pertains to his foreign policy outlook. Although we have not yet reached the end of the first hundred days of the Biden Administration, many commentators and critics have already judged the success or failure of his administration. This event is being co-sponsored by the Tennessee World Affairs Council.
Ryan Heath, Senior Editor at Politico
Thursday, April 15 at 7 pm via Zoom
Ryan Heath is the author of Global Translations, POLITICO’s global newsletter and podcast. In this lively discussion, he will take a keen look at the first hundred days of the Biden Administration, especially as it pertains to his foreign policy outlook. Although we have not yet reached the end of the first hundred days of the Biden Administration, many commentators and critics have already judged the success or failure of his administration. This event is being co-sponsored by the Tennessee World Affairs Council.
Women at the Table
Wednesday, April 21 at 12-1 pm Central
Moderated by Amanda Knarr
Our friends at the Tennessee World Affairs Council and Executive Director Patrick Ryan invite us to join them for this discussion of leadership in international affairs when women are at the table. Our table will be set with a distinguished panel in politics and economics. This conversation is especially relevant to students looking for ways to pursue careers in international affairs, from many perspectives.dership in international affairs when women are at the table. Our table will be set with a distinguished panel.
Wednesday, April 21 at 12-1 pm Central
Moderated by Amanda Knarr
Our friends at the Tennessee World Affairs Council and Executive Director Patrick Ryan invite us to join them for this discussion of leadership in international affairs when women are at the table. Our table will be set with a distinguished panel in politics and economics. This conversation is especially relevant to students looking for ways to pursue careers in international affairs, from many perspectives.dership in international affairs when women are at the table. Our table will be set with a distinguished panel.
A Special Colloquium from International Relations Council in Kansas City
The timing of this colloquium is intentional – the US is at a critical juncture. The new Biden administration has rare bipartisan support from Congress – support for a fresh policy that reinstates limits on Iran's nuclear program, curtails its ballistic missile program, and addresses its malign behavior throughout the Middle East – all this coinciding with upcoming presidential elections in the Islamic Republic.
A Special Colloquium from International Relations Council in Kansas City
The timing of this colloquium is intentional – the US is at a critical juncture. The new Biden administration has rare bipartisan support from Congress – support for a fresh policy that reinstates limits on Iran's nuclear program, curtails its ballistic missile program, and addresses its malign behavior throughout the Middle East – all this coinciding with upcoming presidential elections in the Islamic Republic.
The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to present WACA Climate Week 2021 - five days of virtual programming April 19-23 that will convene high-caliber global and local experts on this most critical issue facing our world. NOTE: Separate registration is required for each and every program in this special series.
The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to present WACA Climate Week 2021 - five days of virtual programming April 19-23 that will convene high-caliber global and local experts on this most critical issue facing our world. NOTE: Separate registration is required for each and every program in this special series.
PAWAC Reads! Book Club
April 25 at 2:00 pm
Peoria Public Library North Branch (if permitted, or via Zoom)
Destined for War: Can China and the U.S. escape Thucydides Trap? by Graham Allison, Belfer Center, Harvard
"Eminent Harvard scholar Graham Allison masterfully blends history and current events to explain the timeless machinery of Thucydides’s Trap—and to explore the painful steps that might prevent disaster today." - Amazon
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A Day in the Life of a United States'
Foreign Service Officer
Frankie Sturm
Economic Officer, U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname
Frankie Sturm graduated from IVC High School and from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2010. He has served in the United States' Department of State, with posting in several interesting places around the world. This event will be of particular interest to those of us who look for the direct connections between what happens in the world and what happens here in Central Illinois.
Foreign Service Officer
Frankie Sturm
Economic Officer, U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname
Frankie Sturm graduated from IVC High School and from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2010. He has served in the United States' Department of State, with posting in several interesting places around the world. This event will be of particular interest to those of us who look for the direct connections between what happens in the world and what happens here in Central Illinois.
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.
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