The International Security Speaker Series in Spring 2005 offered stimulating discussions on international relations topics such as U.S. foreign policy, security, law, terrorism, and history. Distinguished policy makers, academics and military leaders addressed a wide array of topics, including U.S. progress in global war on terror, the status of U.S. military efforts in Iraq, the relationship between Israel’s military effectiveness and its form of government, security and justice in Mexico, China’s security strategy and the challenges inherent in transitioning between academia and public service.
February 10, 2005
Al-Qa’ida as an Adversary: How Well is the War on Terror Going?
Daniel Byman, Assistant Professor, Security Studies Program,” Georgetown University
March 8, 2005
Democracy and Victory: Does Regime-Type Explain Israel’s Military Effectiveness?
Michael C. Desch, Robert M. Gates Chair, Texas A&M University
March 23, 2005
Security and Justice in Mexico
Dr. Gertz Manero
March 29, 2005
Crossing the Gap Between Academia and Government: One Policy-Maker’s Perspective
Andrew P.N. Erdmann, former U.S. National Security Council Director
April 1, 2005
Challenges and Prospects for Democracy in the Middle East
- Andrew P.N. Erdmann, former U.S. National Security Council Director
- Jason Brownlee, The University of Texas
- Ali Ansari, University of St. Andrews
- Ami Pedahzur, University of Haifa
- Jeremy White, Boston University
- George Gavrilis, The University of Texas
April 5, 2005
A Middle East Assessment: An Evening with Anthony Zinni, USMC, (Ret.)
General Anthony C. Zinni, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), former Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
April 12, 2005
China’s Security Strategy with a Special Focus on East Asia
Qin Yaqing, Vice President and Professor of International Studies, China Foreign Affairs University
April 26, 2005
Iraq, Terrorism and International Justice at the United Nations
Nicholas Rostow, General Counsel of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations
May 3, 2005
The Implications of the Market for Force in International Relations Theory
Deborah Avant, Associate Professor of Political Science, George Washington University