By Program
Past Events
Past Events
Asian Economic Integration and U.S. Policy Options
Michael Plummer discussed accelerating Asian economic integration and its consequences for U.S. foreign policy. Initially the result of market forces, integration now is directed by states through special economic agreements, including free-trade areas. Dr. Plummer…
Mass Consumerism and the Cold War as Global History
Emily Rosenberg discussed the transnational spread of consumer societies during the 20th century. She argued that mass consumerism, which at the beginning of the century was closely associated with the notion of “Americanization,” gradually adapted…
Act Local – Think Global: A Global Leadership Program
Act Local – Think Global is a global leadership program for UT students to hone their leadership skills for the global arena. Learn important leadership skills and discuss important international issues, such as: Humanitarian Issues…
The War Tapes Screening with Sergeant Stephen Pink
The War Tapes, a documentary filmed from the perspective of three National Guardsmen on their tour of duty in Iraq, was screened in front of an audience of UT students, faculty and members of the…
The Militarization of Diplomacy
John Naland, President of the American Foreign Service Association, discussed current logistical and managerial problems facing the Foreign Service and its employees. Addressing the recent controversy concerning mandatory assignments to hardship posts, including Iraq, Naland…
A Vision for Peace in the Middle East
Dr. Salam Fayyad, Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, spoke to UT faculty and students and members of the local community, sharing his hopes and vision for peace in the Middle East. Prime Minister…
Preventing an Iranian Bomb: Sculpting Effective, Acceptable Strategies
David Albright, president of the Institute for Science and International Security, discussed issues concerning the effort to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb and the unique challenges faced in analyzing the status of the…
Energy Security: Perceptions and Policy Choices
Felix Chang, an associate scholar at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, discussed three differing perceptions of “energy security” that, according to him, are rooted in divergent world views and often lead to divergent policy priorities….
The Challenge in the Middle East: An Egyptian Perspective
His Excellency Nabil Fahmy, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the United States, discussed current issues and problems in the Middle East and the unique role Egypt plays in the region. Stressing the…
Diplomacy in a Global Age: Ambassadors Discuss Free Trade, Nuclear Proliferation, and the U.S.-Sout
South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Lee Tae-sik and U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Alexander Vershbow spoke at a recent Strauss Center event about the U.S. – South Korea relationship. Ambassador Vershbow began by emphasizing…
