The State of Human Rights in North Korea | KEI Livestream Program
2020-03-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
The Korea Economic Institute of America, WACA partner and co-sponsor of WACA’s Future of Korea grant program, will host a livestream panel discussion on “The State of Human Rights in North Korea,” featuring:

Ambassador Robert King, former U.S. Special Envoy for North Korea Human Rights, Non-Resident Fellow at the Korea Economic Institute of America
Greg Scarlatoiu, Executive Director of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea
Mark Tokola, Moderator, Vice President of the Korea Economic Institute of America

The State Department’s 2019 Human Rights Report continues to be as tough in its language on North Korean human rights violations as were its 2018 and 2017 reports. Along with the February 25, 2020 report of the United Nations Human Rights Council and the Korea Institute for National Unification’s 2019 White Paper on Human Rights in North Korea, there is ample recent documentation showing the continuing abysmal state of human rights in Kim Jong-un’s North Korea.

This event will be livestreamed on Zoom with an interactive Q&A session, during which you will be able to ask a question of the speakers by using the Zoom Q&A function.

Please RSVP to receive the webinar link on the day of the event.

Diplomacy & Pandemics | E-Talk Series
2020-03-31 17:00 - 18:00
The San Diego Diplomacy Council is pleased to kick off our E-Talk-About Series with a virtual discussion on the implications of the current Covid-19 pandemic to global diplomacy. M.D. Dr. Dekleva will give a brief presentation, and then engage with attendees for Q&A. This 15-20 minute lecture will take place over Zoom on Tuesday, March 31 from 5-6 pm Pacific Time.
Dr. Kenneth Dekleva is currently an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Peter J. O’Donnell Brain Inst., UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, where he holds the McKenzie Foundation I Chair in Psychiatry and is Director, Psychiatry-Medicine Integration.
During 2002-2016, he served as a Regional Medical Officer/Psychiatrist with the U.S. Department of State, retiring at the rank of Minister-Counselor. He served in Moscow, New Delhi, Mexico City, Vienna, London, and did a tour in Washington DC as Director of Mental-Health Services [world-wide] during 2013-2015. His experience both overseas (during SARS and H1N1) as well as in Washington DC (during Ebola) included working with medical colleagues in coordinating the behavioral-health response to such epidemics/pandemics. Since 2016, he has published and lectured extensively in the field of leadership psychology, focusing upon analyses of world leaders for national security purposes. He is board-certified in psychiatry and has an extensive background in integrated care, management consultation, behavioral-health support to elite teams, and forensic psychiatry.

China's Geopolitics | Cover to Cover Webinar
2020-04-09 14:00 - 14:30
Daniel Markey, Senior Research Professor and Director of the School of Advanced Int’l Studies’ Global Policy Program, Johns Hopkins University
China’s Western Horizon: Beijing and the New Geopolitics of Eurasia

Get to Know Your Neighbor: Kroger's Impact on Local and Global Markets Amid COVID-19
2020-04-16 15:00 - 16:00
In an effort to bring our audiences quality programming despite the coronavirus outbreak, we are thrilled to announce our first live webinar, Get to Know Your Neighbor: Kroger’s Impact on Local and Global Markets Amid COVID-19 on Thursday, April 16th, at 3pm.
In this half hour lecture, we will be covering several topics as they relate to the business environment at Kroger and within the food industry during the COVID-19 crisis. Topics will include:

Overall company response to the crisis in how we approach store operations
Short-term impacts to product availability as COVID-19 expands
Supply chain pressures both domestically and internationally
Shifting trends from food service and their long-term impacts
Global food supply and macroeconomic conditions
Overview and breadth of the Kroger family of brands
Scaling a personal and local touch across 2,700+ stores
Enabling category optimization through data analytics

Space is limited! Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist…/7466208825801079564

Amnesty International USA Teleconference Briefing on the Impact of COVID-19 on Human Rights Around the World: Special Updates on COVID-19 in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America
2020-04-29 13:00 - 14:00
While the U.S. has been the most recent epicenter of the raging corona virus, every part of the world has been turned upside down by the pandemic. From nationwide lockdowns lasting over a month, to mandatory temperature checks in order to leave one’s home, to facial recognition that can discern people wearing face masks, to excessive use of force by law enforcement and security forces, to the dangerous plight of prisoners and detainees forced to live in overcrowded conditions – these are just some of the human rights challenges in the age of COVID-19 – all of which have serious impacts on human rights.

What actions are nations taking to prevent the spread of the corona virus?
How are States of Emergency affecting human rights around the world?
Are there any nations that are curbing the spread of the corona virus without sacrificing human rights?
Is it possible to reopen society and the economy without violating the right to privacy and other human rights?
What actions must the U.S. and international community take to address the human rights impact of the coronavirus pandemic?

Speakers Include:

Francisco Bencosme, Asia Advocacy Manager
Daniel Balson, Eurasia Advocacy Director
Philippe Nassif, Middle East and North Africa Advocacy Director
Adotei Akwei, Africa Advocacy Director
Charanya Krishnaswami, Americas Advocacy Director
Joanne Lin, National Director, Advocacy and Government Affairs

Link to the briefing invite: https://www.amnestyusa.org/our-work/government-relations/advocacy/amnesty-international-usa-teleconference-briefing-on-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-human-rights-around-the-world-april-29-1-pm-est/

Ask Doctors Anything: Local and Global Impacts of COVID-19
2020-04-30 15:00 - 16:00
Join us in welcoming guest speakers Professor Victoria Wells Wulsin, MD, DrPH, Founder of SOTENI International; Director of Preventive Medicine and Global Health, University Health Services, University of Cincinnati
and Dr. Shibabrata Mukherjee, PhD, Immunologist , Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
as they discuss the local and global impacts of COVID-19, with a question and answer session to follow!
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1909005480021161227
A $5 registration donation is suggested, but if you are unable to make this donation at this time, reach out to ekremer@cincyworldaffairs.org for a discount code.

17th CINCY-CINCO LATINO FESTIVAL
2020-05-02 - 2020-05-03
Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival 2020 on ​Fountain Square!
Enjoy the Best Latin Music, Dance & Food
Saturday, May 2nd from 11am – 11pm
Sunday, May 3rd, from 11am – 6pmThe sounds of Latin America will fill the air at Cincy-Cinco.
Please bring your family, friends and neighbors. This is the twelve annual Cincy-Cinco Latino festival and we would like you to come, and remember is FREE to the public.
The Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival is a “charity” festival and all net proceeds are distributed among Tri-State organizations that support our Hispanic population.

Climate Change | Cover to Cover Webinar
2020-05-14 14:00 - 14:30
COVER TO COVER
Featuring Michael Klare on May 14, 2020
Register now for WACA’s Cover to Cover conference call on Thursday, May 14, at 2:00-2:30 PM ET, featuring Michael Klare, Senior Visiting Fellow at the Arms Control Association and Professor Emeritus of Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College.
All Hell Breaking Loose: The Pentagon’s Perspective on Climate Change
Of all major institutions in American society, none take climate change as seriously as the U.S. military and the Pentagon. Drawing on previously obscure reports and government documents, renowned security expert Michael Klare shows that the U.S. military sees the climate threat as imperiling the country on several fronts at once. The military now regards climate change as one of the top threats to American national security, and is busy developing strategies to cope with it.

Global Pop Trivia - Week 2!
2020-05-26 17:00 - 18:00
WorldQuest: Global Pop Trivia is bringing together member organizations of the World Affairs Councils of America and Global Ties U.S. network for this national level trivia competition! Each local organization will host four weeks of online trivia competitions – the top two performing players from each local organization will be entered into the national competition in June 15. One lucky winner will get a free ticket to the WACA 2020 National Conference in Washington, DC
Each week, the winner will receive a $10 restaurant gift card!
$10 Suggested Donation
Register Here: https://globalcincinnati.networkforgood.com/events/21138-world-quest-global-pop-trivia-week-2
Week 1: 5/19/20
Week 2: 5/26/20
Week 3: 6/2/20
Week 4: 6/9/20
Week 5, *National Competition*: 6/17/20
$10 Suggested Donation

What's the New Normal for Air Travel? Ask the Experts from CVG & SPS
2020-06-11 18:30 - 19:30
Global aviation connects people and makes our world much smaller and accessible. But just like the events of 9/11 forever changed airport security protocols, COVID-19 is changing how airports and airlines operate to ensure our health and safety. There have been many changes already established among world airports to protect our health, but the guidelines are still being written as we learn more about this pandemic. In this Webinar, Brian Cobb and Doug Goldberg will share some of the technological and procedural initiatives that are being developed at the world’s leading airports for this pandemic environment in North America, Europe and Asia to help us return to a new normal. We will discuss some of the challenges and metrics surrounding global air travel, discuss changing policies, and present some of the experts’ forecasts and expectations about the future of air travel, with the hope that we will regain the confidence to resume traveling again!
Free to register!
$10 Suggested Donation
https://globalcincinnati.networkforgood.com/projects/98203-main-giving-page

Immigration, COVID-19, and the U.S. Economy with Author Alfredo Corchado
2020-06-25 12:00 - 13:00
In a world ravaged by a global pandemic, stay at home orders, quarantine, and social distancing practices are the new normal. Human movement around the globe has come to an almost screeching halt. However, while national governments threaten the complete suspension of migration, preventing people from moving across borders is not as obvious of a solution as it may seem, nor as beneficial.
As Covid-19 continues to spread across the world, with cases continuing to rise, supply chains around the globe are beginning to take a hit. Most notably the food supply chain is beginning to strain. The meatpacking industry, unable to accommodate proper social distancing protocol, is experiencing a severe hit to their workforce. Farmers and agricultural businesses are taking to the fields after the winter season and need an abundance of able-bodied workers. But who typically fills these roles? Well according to the Department of Agriculture about half the country’s field hands, more than a million workers, are undocumented immigrants.
With administrations pushing for decreased migration across borders and the food industry pushing for more workers, where does that leave the undocumented immigrant? Join us on June 25th with Mexican border correspondent and author, Alfredo Corchado to take a deeper look at this issue, the impact on our food supply, and what it actually means to be an essential worker.

This is a Zoom Webinar event. The event will take place from 12-1 p.m. EST on June 25, 2020. The link will be sent to registrants in advance of the event. Please be sure to provide a valid email address with your registration.

Anti-Human Trafficking Interactive Webinar
2020-06-25 18:30 - 20:30
Human Trafficking and modern slavery have become major public issues over the past two decades. Almost every nation has enacted laws criminalizing human trafficking, and international organizations, governments, and NGOs sponsor a large variety of projects to curb trafficking and slavery. In this webinar, we will take a deep dive into the topic of human trafficking, and discuss ways that we can come together to help end this worldwide tragedy. Grab your favorite beverage and join us for this Happy Hour group discussion!
https://globalcincinnati.networkforgood.com/events/21666-anti-human-trafficking-interactive-webinar-group-discussion
Registration is free
$10 suggested donation.

Politics in the Time of Coronavirus with Dan Schnur
2020-07-02 14:00 - 15:00
On this week’s Politics in the Time of Coronavirus, Dan Schnur will break down:
1. Why the New Covid Outbreaks Are Different and What That Means
2. Did Russia Pay Bounties to the Taliban? If So, Who Knew?
3. How Young People Will Impact the 2020 Election
Each week, Dan offers even-handed analysis to help listeners make sense of politics at the state, national and international level. And he spends the majority of the webinar answering your most pressing political questions. To better prepare for this week’s discussion, check out Dan’s recent column, “When the Virus Moves to Red States.”
Dan Schnur is a Professor at the University of California – Berkeley, Pepperdine University, and the University of Southern California, where he teaches courses in politics, communications and leadership.

Climate Change in the Post-Pandemic World
2020-07-09 18:30 - 19:30
Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a live Happy Hour Webinar to discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on global oil trade and climate change!
The environment has been a (short term) beneficiary of COVID-19. From altering supply chains, to collapsing oil prices, to mixing virtual and physical presence in the workplace, this discussion will examine the potential environmental impacts of how Americans are rethinking trade, work, and travel in the post-pandemic world.
Theresa Sabonis-Helf is the Inaugural Chair of the Science, Technology and International Affairs concentration in the Master’s Degree program at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Prior to joining Georgetown, she was a Professor of National Security Strategy at the National War College in Washington DC. She has lived and worked in seven countries of the Former USSR, has assisted two nations with the development of their first National Security Strategies, and has co-edited two volumes on Central Asia’s political and economic transition. She has also published and lectured extensively on energy security, climate change policies, post-Soviet energy and environmental issues, regional water politics, regional trade and transit, and the politics of electricity. She is a frequent advisor to the US Department of State and USAID and is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

﻿"Making Sense of a World in Crisis -- Through the Eyes of a Foreign Policy Expert"
2020-07-13 16:15 - 18:00
The World: A Conversation with Dr. Richard Haass,
President of the Council on Foreign Relations

Moderated by Dr. Richard Downie

“This is a critical time to understand what is taking place in the world, why it is taking place, and how it will affect our lives,” writes Richard N. Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), in his latest book, The World: A Brief Introduction. The book provides anyone, expert and non-expert alike, with the essential background and building blocks they need to make sense of the global era we live in, in which what happens thousands of miles away can affect our lives.

Global literacy—knowing how the world works—is essential, Haass argues, “because we live in a time in which what goes on outside a country matters a great deal. Borders are not impermeable. The United States is bordered by two oceans, but oceans are not moats. For better and for worse, the so-called Vegas rule—what happens there stays there—does not apply in today’s global world.”

As the global spread of the novel coronavirus has shown, “What begins at the local level can quickly become global,” writes Haass. This time it is COVID-19. Next time it could be another infectious disease from a different corner of the world, a group of terrorists or cyber-warriors dedicated to attacking us, or a natural disaster caused by climate change. This is the new normal of the twenty-first century—one defined by
globalization.

“While it is impossible to predict what the next crisis will be or where it will originate, we can be sure it will come, and those who read The World: A Brief Introduction will have what they need to understand its basics and the principal choices for how to respond,” said Haass.

"Navigating the New Normal: A Port Perspective” with Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Deputy Executive Director Port of Long Beach
2020-07-23 16:15 - 17:30
Dr. Noel Hacegaba is responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative and operating functions of the Port, including finance, human resources, real estate, commercial operations and security. More recently, he served as the Port’s Managing Director of Commercial Operations and was responsible for developing and executing business development strategies to drive volume and revenue growth during a period of significant industry realignment. Dr. Hacegaba’s career at the Port began in 2010 as the Executive Officer to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.

Prior to joining the Port, Dr. Hacegaba managed $200 million in contracts for a Fortune 500 company. He has also served as a chief of staff for an elected official, a business executive for a global trade company, a research analyst for a policy research group and as a management consultant.

A two-time graduate of USC, he holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics, business administration and urban planning. He also earned his doctorate degree in public administration from the University of La Verne.

As part of his service to the industry, Dr. Hacegaba serves on the Boards of Directors of the Intermodal Association of North America and the Marine Exchange of Southern California and he also Chairs the Professional Development Board for the American Association of Port Authorities.

Tempest-Tossed: Borders and Immigration - Global Leaders Online Program (High School Students)
2020-07-27 - 2020-07-31
Week 4 (July 27-31): The devastation of the Second World War left seven to eleven million people searching for a new home; today there are over 70 million refugees or displaced people worldwide. Despite being signatories to the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and its promise of freedom of movement, today’s economic powers nonetheless vacillate between open, semi-open, and closed borders in their approaches to immigration from developing nations. Meanwhile, San Diego lies a stone’s throw from the world’s second-busiest land-border crossing. In this session, students will reflect on the challenges and opportunities posed by ever-increasing global migration and the ways in which state, international, and non-governmental organizations respond.

Medical Teams International: Connecting the Local to the Global in a time of Crisis
2020-07-29 15:00 - 16:00
Join us for a discussion with the Tigard-based humanitarian relief agency Medical Teams International– an organization known internationally and locally for their dedication to refugee health care, disaster relief, and mobile dental programs. Threading connections between care for the world and the need for resources in our own background, Betsy Baldwin (Director of the Humanitarian Response Team), Cindy Breilh (Executive Director of U.S. Programs), and Joe DiCarlo (Global Ambassador and member of WorldOregon’s Board of Advisors), share how Medical Teams International has pivoted with the rise of COVID-19 to address innovative approaches to rural public health in Oregon and Washington and across the globe in places like Bangladesh and Guatemala, among other locales.

Munich Sister City Association Virtual Members Meeting Speaker Jeff Berding, President of FC Cincinnati
2020-08-04 18:00 - 19:00
MSCA Members & Friends! This is a reminder for next Tuesday, August 4th’s meeting. It will be one you do not want to miss as Jeff Berding, president of the FC Cincinnati will join us for a brief update of the team as well as the status of the West End Stadium.

Virtual Stammtisch
2020-08-06 17:30 - 18:30
Stammtisch: German for “regulars’ table”; serves as an informal meeting and friendly get together
Join us for business networking among current and prospective EACC members, as well as Austrian-Swiss-German Committee members.
Stammtisch networking events are held on the first Thursday of every month. Please mark your calendar for the rest of the 2020 Stammtisch series: September 3, October 1, November 5 and December 3.
Note the Newport Hofbräuhaus is open for dine in and carry out.

Around the World Family Event - India
2020-08-08 15:00 - 16:00
In partnership with The Center for Great Neighborhoods, the World Affairs Council invites families to join us, virtually, 4 Saturdays in August as we dive into the diverse culinary world and learn about different countries. Each event will have a presentation from a global guide (an international professional or student in our area) and a local chef. Participants will also get to create an art project respective of each country. The following countries will be be highlighted:

India – Saturday, August 8th @ 3pm
Japan – Saturday, August 15th @ 3pm
Mexico – Saturday, August 22nd @ 3pm
China – Saturday, August 29th @ 3pm

The first 25 families to register for these events will receive a cultural box full or art supplies and culturally inspired snacks as a special gift. For more information or you would like to register please contact Jameela Salaah.

Disruption, Transformation, Innovation in Higher Education
2020-08-11 14:00
Weeks away from the start of the fall semester, institutions of higher education must prepare to help students navigate a world mired in pandemic crisis mode and shaken by a newly vibrant movement for racial justice. Loyola Marymount President Timothy Law Snyder will lead a conversation with faculty experts on diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurism and social good, and journalism, to share how LMU students and faculty members can use innovation and imagination to go beyond the classroom and make a difference in the world. Moderator: ● LMU President Timothy Law Snyder, Ph.D. Featured speakers: ● Stefan Bradley, Professor of African American Studies and Coordinator for Diversity/Inclusion Initiatives, Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts ● David Choi, Director, Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship ● Evelyn McDonnell, Director, Department of Journalism

“Becoming Kim Jong Un: Insights Into North Korea’s Dangerous and Enigmatic Dictator”
2020-08-13 16:15
The World Affairs Council of Orange County Presents:
A Free Webinar with Dr. Jung H. Pak SK-Korea Foundation Chair, Korea Studies, Brookings Institution; Sr. fellow Foreign Policy, Center for East Asia Policy Studies; Office of the CIA & DNI; South Korea Fulbright Scholar.
Moderator: Dr. Stephan Haggard, Professor of Korea-Pacific Studies; Director, Korea-Pacific Program School of Global Policy & Strategy, UCSD
Jung H. Pak is a senior fellow and the SK-Korea Foundation Chair in Korea Studies at Brookings Institution’s Center for East Asia Policy Studies. She is the author of “Becoming Kim Jong Un: A Former CIA Officer’s Insights into North Korea’s Enigmatic Young Dictator” (Ballantine, April 2020). Positioned as an authoritative book on North Korea under Kim Jong Un, this comprehensive account examines Kim’s personality, preferences, and policy choices, and the implications for North Korea’s internal stability, denuclearization, and global security. Moderated by Dr. Stephan Haggard, Professor of Korea-Pacific Studies; Director, Korea-Pacific Program School of Global Policy & Strategy, University of California San Diego.
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https://www.chevaliersbooks.com/
https://www.interabangbooks.com/
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Around the World Family Event - Japan
2020-08-15 15:00 - 16:00
In partnership with The Center for Great Neighborhoods, we invite families to join us, virtually, 4 Saturdays in August as we dive into the diverse culinary world and learn about different countries. Each event will have a presentation from a global guide (an international professional or student in our area) and a local chef. Participants will also get to create an art project respective of each country. The following countries will be be highlighted:

Japan – Saturday, August 15th @ 3pm
Mexico – Saturday, August 22nd @ 3pm
China – Saturday, August 29th @ 3pm

The first 25 families to register for these events will receive a cultural box full or art supplies and culturally inspired snacks as a special gift. For more information or you would like to register please contact Jameela Salaah.

Around the World Family Event - Mexico
2020-08-22 15:00 - 16:00
In partnership with The Center for Great Neighborhoods, we invite families to join us, virtually, 4 Saturdays in August as we dive into the diverse culinary world and learn about different countries. Each event will have a presentation from a global guide (an international professional or student in our area) and a local chef. Participants will also get to create an art project respective of each country. The following countries will be be highlighted:

Mexico – Saturday, August 22nd @ 3pm
China – Saturday, August 29th @ 3pm

The first 25 families to register for these events will receive a cultural box full or art supplies and culturally inspired snacks as a special gift. For more information or you would like to register please contact Jameela Salaah.

Festival of Faiths
2020-08-23 - 2020-08-30
Cincinnati Festival of Faiths, the signature event of EquaSion, is currently scheduled for August 23-30, 2020. This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 3rd Annual Festival will consist of a number of virtual activities for the entire family that will continue to promote interfaith understanding, unity and collaborative social action. This year’s theme is “Compassion Through Action: 20/20 Vision for Hope, Healing and Justice,” and the activities being planned will again embrace the 30 faith communities and 13 world religions that have participated in previous festivals. To learn more about and register for events, including interfaith worship, social action & advocacy, choral music, spiritual meditations, brown bag and webinar events, and a panel discussion for youth, please sign-up to receive our email newsletter.
Cincinnati’s annual Festival of Faiths serves as the leading opportunity in Greater Cincinnati to bring together people of all faiths and communities to learn from each other and celebrate our differences. EquaSion’s festival has resulted in the creation of the most inclusive network of faith communities ever engaged in our region’s history.
For a moving testimonial to the amazing experience the Festival provides, we urge you to read this poem penned by a previous participant, Isabella Daley.
For an enlightening collection of essays submitted by 24 faith communities on the topic of the “Beloved Community,” the sub-theme of the 2019 Festival, please click here.

M3C Smart China Expo 2020
2020-08-25 13:00 - 14:00
The US China Trade Phase One Deal is still in effect. Take the opportunity and showcase your products and services at the Smart China Expo 2020.

We continue to exhibit (online) at the Smart China Expo, where some 500,000 people come to explore what smart technologies can do to improve people’s livelihood. Join us to showcase our latest and the greatest innovations.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0, is the ongoing transformation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practises combined with the latest smart technology. This primarily focuses on the use of large-scale machine to machine communication (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) deployments to provide increased automation, improved communication and self-monitoring, as well as smart machines that can analyze and diagnose issues without the need for human intervention.

Reports have shown that in the US alone:

Revenue in the Smart Home market is projected to reach US$24,972m in 2020.
Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2020-2024) of 16.9%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$46,648m by 2024.
Household penetration will be 18.5% in 2020 and is expected to hit 52.4% by 2024.
The average revenue per installed Smart Home currently is expected to amount to US$90.56.

Asia, particularly China, remains a robust market and engine for sustainable & smart technologies. Each year in Chongqing, Smart China Expo draws over 500,000 visitors where businesses from all over the world come to showcase their products and services in this sector.

Click on the link to register or RSVP.

Flash Chat with German Consul General
2020-08-27 12:30 - 13:30
Register here for free!
$10 Suggested Donation

Around the World Family Event - China
2020-08-29 15:00 - 16:00
In partnership with The Center for Great Neighborhoods, we invite families to join us, virtually, 4 Saturdays in August as we dive into the diverse culinary world and learn about different countries. Each event will have a presentation from a global guide (an international professional or student in our area) and a local chef. Participants will also get to create an art project respective of each country. The following countries will be be highlighted:

China – Saturday, August 29th @ 3pm

The first 25 families to register for these events will receive a cultural box full or art supplies and culturally inspired snacks as a special gift. For more information or you would like to register please contact Jameela Salaah.

North Korea from the Inside Out - The 2020 Virtual Security Conference
2020-09-03
The six-party talks were a series of multilateral negotiations held intermittently since 2003 and attended by China, Japan, North Korea, Russia, South Korea, and the United States. The talks stopped in 2009, when North Korea decided to forgo the process in 2009. In subsequent years, other participants, notably China, have called periodically for a resumption of the process. In post six-party talks there have been more ad-hoc meetings especially between North Korea and United States and South Korea.
The North Korea: From the Inside Out colloquium will examine the regional security environment from the perspective of North Korea, and then from the remaining countries, which comprise the six party talks.

Schedule of Events
9 – 9:10 a.m. – Welcome by Mike Denning, John Kennedy, Matthew Hughes
9:10 – 10:20 a.m. – Opening Keynote: The North Korea Perspective, with 30 minute Q&A session
Jung Pak, Brookings
Evans Revere, Brookings
10:20 – 10:30 a.m. – Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Panel 1: South Korean and Japanese Perspectives
Moderator – Nazli Avdan, KU
South Korea Panel (10:30 – 11:15 a.m. – Including 15 minute Q&A) – Sue Mi Terry, CSIS, COL Kwunghwan Jung, KU
Japanese Panel (11:15 – 12 p.m. – Including 15 minute Q&A) – Jim Schoff, Carnegie and Dr. Victor Cha
Inter-panel Discussion (12-12:30 p.m.)
12:30 – 1 p.m. – Lunch Break
1 – 3 p.m. – Panel 2: Chinese and Russian Perspectives
Chinese Panel (1-1:45 p.m. – Including 15 minute Q&A) – Weiqi Zhang, Suffolk, Jack Zhang, KU
Russian Panel (1:45 – 2:30 p.m. – Including 15 minute Q&A) – Mariya Omelicheva, NDU, Jake Kipp, KU
Inter-panel Discussion (2:30 – 3 p.m.)
Moderator – Megan Greene, KU
3 – 3:10 p.m. – Break
3:10 – 4:30 p.m. – Closing Keynote: Implications to U.S. Strategy and Policy – Ambassador Christopher Hill & Gregory Treverton, ODNI
Inter-panel Discussion (4 – 4:30 p.m.)
