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Mimi Gregory, Chair
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We are delighted to present an outstanding line up of speakers on subjects vital to our interests.
Apr 05, 2010
Threats From Cyberspace: Crime, Terrorism and War
Susan W. Brenner, NCR Distinguished Professor of Law & Technology, University of Dayton School of Law, will discuss this new and pervasive threat to our lives.
Threats From Cyberspace: Crime, Terrorism and War
Susan W. Brenner, NCR Distinguished Professor of Law & Technology, University of Dayton School of Law, will discuss this new and pervasive threat to our lives.
Mar 22, 2010
Economic Recovery in a Global Context
Dennis Lockhart, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, has had an extensive foreign banking career in the Middle East, Europe and Asia, as well as North and South American postings. Adding his broad domestic experience, we can count on an excellent overview of the global economy.
Economic Recovery in a Global Context
Dennis Lockhart, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, has had an extensive foreign banking career in the Middle East, Europe and Asia, as well as North and South American postings. Adding his broad domestic experience, we can count on an excellent overview of the global economy.
Mar 15, 2010
Developing Democratic Economies
The Naples Council on World Affairs and the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce will welcome Dr. John D. Sullivan, of the Center for International Private Enterprise, [CIPE], to address the subject of governance and emerging markets in fragile states.
Developing Democratic Economies
The Naples Council on World Affairs and the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce will welcome Dr. John D. Sullivan, of the Center for International Private Enterprise, [CIPE], to address the subject of governance and emerging markets in fragile states.
Mar 08, 2010
Russian Foreign Policy in Today's World
Ambassador Vitaly Churkin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, will share his country's view on this demanding subject.
Russian Foreign Policy in Today's World
Ambassador Vitaly Churkin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, will share his country's view on this demanding subject.
Feb 22, 2010
Obama Year 2: Past as Prologue?
Ambassador Robert Hunter is Senior Advisor at the RAND Corporation. He is also Senior International Consultant to Lockheed Martin Overseas Corporation, serves on the Senior Advisory Group to the US European Command, and is a Senior Concept Developer for Allied Command Transformation.
Obama Year 2: Past as Prologue?
Ambassador Robert Hunter is Senior Advisor at the RAND Corporation. He is also Senior International Consultant to Lockheed Martin Overseas Corporation, serves on the Senior Advisory Group to the US European Command, and is a Senior Concept Developer for Allied Command Transformation.
Feb 10, 2010
LECTURE CANCELLED
Dear Members: Please note that the lectures with Dr. Victor Cha, Wednesday, February 10th have been CANCELLED.
LECTURE CANCELLED
Dear Members: Please note that the lectures with Dr. Victor Cha, Wednesday, February 10th have been CANCELLED.
Jan 25, 2010
The Wars of Iraq and Afghanistan: An Update From the Battlefields
Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institute will share his expertise on this region and the challenges facing the US in peacekeeping in Iraq and winning the war in Afghanistan.
The Wars of Iraq and Afghanistan: An Update From the Battlefields
Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institute will share his expertise on this region and the challenges facing the US in peacekeeping in Iraq and winning the war in Afghanistan.
Jan 11, 2010
The Coming Challenges of the Arctic Region
Mead Treadwell, appointed Chairman of the US Arctic Research Commission by the President in 2006, will discuss strategic and defense issues facing Alaska and the Arctic regions.
The Coming Challenges of the Arctic Region
Mead Treadwell, appointed Chairman of the US Arctic Research Commission by the President in 2006, will discuss strategic and defense issues facing Alaska and the Arctic regions.
Dec 07, 2009
How to Use America's Power
Leslie Gelb, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, will discuss his new book: How Common Sense Can Rescue American Foreign Policy
How to Use America's Power
Leslie Gelb, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, will discuss his new book: How Common Sense Can Rescue American Foreign Policy
Nov 16, 2009
The CIA and the Culture of Failure
John Diamond, author and national correspondent for the Associated Press, will discuss US Intelligence from the end of the Cold War through the invasion of Iraq to present times.
The CIA and the Culture of Failure
John Diamond, author and national correspondent for the Associated Press, will discuss US Intelligence from the end of the Cold War through the invasion of Iraq to present times.
Nov 02, 2009
Drugs, Democracy, and Development: the Real Challenges for Mexico and U.S.-Mexico Relations
Shannon O'Neill, of the Council on Foreign Relations, will address this topic which looms steadily larger on our horizon.
Drugs, Democracy, and Development: the Real Challenges for Mexico and U.S.-Mexico Relations
Shannon O'Neill, of the Council on Foreign Relations, will address this topic which looms steadily larger on our horizon.
Apr 06, 2009
The Great Energy Game
Frank Verrastro is Director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies Energy Program.
The Great Energy Game
Frank Verrastro is Director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies Energy Program.
Mar 16, 2009
The Balance of Power in World Economics
Richard W. Fisher is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
The Balance of Power in World Economics
Richard W. Fisher is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Mar 02, 2009
An Uncommon Defense for the 21st Century
Lt. Colonel Isaiah Wilson III, PhD is Director of American Politics, Public Policy and Strategy at West Point.
An Uncommon Defense for the 21st Century
Lt. Colonel Isaiah Wilson III, PhD is Director of American Politics, Public Policy and Strategy at West Point.
Feb 16, 2009
Jordan's Road to Diplomacy
Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad Al Hussein is Jordan's Ambassador to the United States.
Jordan's Road to Diplomacy
Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad Al Hussein is Jordan's Ambassador to the United States.
Feb 02, 2009
Saving Afghanistan
Professor Barnett Rubin is Director of Studies and a Senior Fellow at New York Universitys Center on International Cooperation.
Saving Afghanistan
Professor Barnett Rubin is Director of Studies and a Senior Fellow at New York Universitys Center on International Cooperation.
Jan 19, 2009
The Future of America's Intelligence
The Honorable Porter Goss returns to Southwest Florida to answer the question:
The Future of America's Intelligence
The Honorable Porter Goss returns to Southwest Florida to answer the question:
Jan 05, 2009
Annual Forecast for 2009
Dr. George Friedman is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stratfor, a leading company in the field of private intelligence and national security.
Annual Forecast for 2009
Dr. George Friedman is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stratfor, a leading company in the field of private intelligence and national security.
Dec 09, 2008
America's New President and The New Faces of Europe
Sir Eldon Griffiths returns to our podium with a refreshing look at the challenges facing the Western Nations. On the heels of our Presidential Election, what are the demands facing these leaders as global power shifts? NOTE: This is a Tuesday
America's New President and The New Faces of Europe
Sir Eldon Griffiths returns to our podium with a refreshing look at the challenges facing the Western Nations. On the heels of our Presidential Election, what are the demands facing these leaders as global power shifts? NOTE: This is a Tuesday
Nov 17, 2008
Who Speaks for Islam?
Dalia Mogahed is the Executive Director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, a non-partisan research center dedicated to providing data-driven analysis on the views of Muslim populations around the world. She is co-author, with Prof. John Esposito, of the book, 'Who Speaks For Islam?:What a Billion Muslims Really Think'.
Who Speaks for Islam?
Dalia Mogahed is the Executive Director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, a non-partisan research center dedicated to providing data-driven analysis on the views of Muslim populations around the world. She is co-author, with Prof. John Esposito, of the book, 'Who Speaks For Islam?:What a Billion Muslims Really Think'.
Nov 03, 2008
Turkey, the United States and the Middle East
Steven A. Cook is the Douglas Dillon Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. His expertise on Turkish politics is manifest in his book, Ruling but Not Governing: The Military and Political Development in Egypt, Algeria and Turkey
Turkey, the United States and the Middle East
Steven A. Cook is the Douglas Dillon Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. His expertise on Turkish politics is manifest in his book, Ruling but Not Governing: The Military and Political Development in Egypt, Algeria and Turkey
Apr 07, 2008
Pandemics and U.S. Foreign Policy
Nancy Carter-Foster is the Secretary of State's Representative on HIV/AIDS and is also responsible for a wide range of health policy in the foreign policy arena.
Pandemics and U.S. Foreign Policy
Nancy Carter-Foster is the Secretary of State's Representative on HIV/AIDS and is also responsible for a wide range of health policy in the foreign policy arena.
Mar 18, 2008
Putin's Plan. The Future of 'Russia Inc.'
Cliff Gaddy, an economist specializing in Russia, is writing books on the political economy of Russian oil and gas and on the country's long-term growth prospects.
Putin's Plan. The Future of 'Russia Inc.'
Cliff Gaddy, an economist specializing in Russia, is writing books on the political economy of Russian oil and gas and on the country's long-term growth prospects.
Mar 03, 2008
Nuclear Proliferation to States and Terrorists: Who's Next?
Leonard Spector is Deputy Director of the Monterey Institute of International Studies' Center for Nonproliferation Studies, and leads the Center's Washington D.C. office.
Nuclear Proliferation to States and Terrorists: Who's Next?
Leonard Spector is Deputy Director of the Monterey Institute of International Studies' Center for Nonproliferation Studies, and leads the Center's Washington D.C. office.
Feb 18, 2008
Stability and Instability in the Middle East
Dr. Anthony Cordesman will give us an in-depth analysis of the likely changes in the Middle East over the next few years, and how the United States can affect them.
Stability and Instability in the Middle East
Dr. Anthony Cordesman will give us an in-depth analysis of the likely changes in the Middle East over the next few years, and how the United States can affect them.
Feb 04, 2008
Al Qaeda: Alive and Well and Still Deadly
Bruce Riedel, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern and South Asian affairs at the Brookings Institution
Al Qaeda: Alive and Well and Still Deadly
Bruce Riedel, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern and South Asian affairs at the Brookings Institution
Jan 21, 2008
How Long Will American World Domination Last?
Join us to hear Clyde Prestowitz' compelling talk of how America's current economic, fiscal, and trade policies are leading to a new global economy where China and India could rule. Does the U.S. get it? Do we need major policy changes? Mr. Prestowitz is the founder and President of the Economic Strategy Institute.
How Long Will American World Domination Last?
Join us to hear Clyde Prestowitz' compelling talk of how America's current economic, fiscal, and trade policies are leading to a new global economy where China and India could rule. Does the U.S. get it? Do we need major policy changes? Mr. Prestowitz is the founder and President of the Economic Strategy Institute.
Jan 07, 2008
Is the U.S. Military Up To the Tasks Facing It?
General George Joulwan is a retired four star general. His last two commands were Commander in Chief of the United States Southern Command, and then Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. He is well qualified to provide us with an authoritative assessment of the adequacy of the military in the coming years.
Is the U.S. Military Up To the Tasks Facing It?
General George Joulwan is a retired four star general. His last two commands were Commander in Chief of the United States Southern Command, and then Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. He is well qualified to provide us with an authoritative assessment of the adequacy of the military in the coming years.
Dec 03, 2007
China Military Modernization and Its Impact on Regional Security
Dr. Bates Gill, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRA),
China Military Modernization and Its Impact on Regional Security
Dr. Bates Gill, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRA),
Nov 19, 2007
Grand Strategy for a Divided America
Dr. Charles Kupchan is Professor of International Affairs at Georgetown University, A Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Henry A. Kissinger Scholar at the Library of Congress. He will focus on the effect of polarization in the U. S. government on our effectiveness in international affairs.
Grand Strategy for a Divided America
Dr. Charles Kupchan is Professor of International Affairs at Georgetown University, A Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Henry A. Kissinger Scholar at the Library of Congress. He will focus on the effect of polarization in the U. S. government on our effectiveness in international affairs.
Nov 05, 2007
The Devil Came on Horseback
Mr. Steidle, a former Marine Captain and the son of a Naval Officer, graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. His prize winning documentary film bears witness to 'this journey through a circle of hell'.
The Devil Came on Horseback
Mr. Steidle, a former Marine Captain and the son of a Naval Officer, graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. His prize winning documentary film bears witness to 'this journey through a circle of hell'.
