Global Elections Initiative
The Implications of the US Elections for the Kurds in the Middle East
Tuesday, October 29 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
Our Global Elections series continues with a conversation on the impact of the upcoming US elections on policy towards the Kurds and Kurdistan. Ambassador James Jeffrey, Ambassador William Roebuck, and Professor Henri J. Barkey will discuss the implications for Kurdish autonomy and struggles for self-determination in Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran. The panel discussion will be moderated by SIS Barzani Scholar In-Residence and Director of the Global Kurdish Initiative for Peace Yerevan Saeed. Enjoy Kurdish cuisine and networking after the discussion.
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Dissent from Within: Ethics and the War on Gaza
Tuesday, October 29 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
Join us for a panel to discuss the ethical and moral questions that face those engaged in public service during international crises. In the past year, several US government officials have resigned over concerns related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The speakers will share the decisions that led to their stepping down and the impact on them professionally. The discussion will be moderated by SIS professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer, Abdul Aziz Said Chair for Peace and Conflict Resolution.
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Critical Issues for the United States in Southeast Asia in 2025
Thursday, October 31 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
Join the Department of Foreign Policy & Global Security, the Asean & Indo-Pacific Studies Initiative (AIPSI), and the Asia Foundation for the task force report Critical Issues for the US in Southeast Asia in 2025. Based on an eight-month series of discussions covering topics like economic relations, climate policy, energy, and maritime security, the report offers analysis and recommendations for the incoming US administration and Congress.
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Ambassadors Up-Close
The Future of Diplomacy: Preparing the Next Generation of Diplomats
Monday, November 4 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
The next in our popular series, where diplomats share their perspectives on topical issues, will explore challenges facing American diplomacy. Nicholas Kralev, Ambassador Lisa Kubiske, and Ambassador Douglas Silliman will reflect on diplomacy’s readiness for the 21st century, share insights from Kralev's new book, Diplomatic Tradecraft, and discuss how to prepare the next generation of diplomats. Ambassador and SIS professor Tony Wayne and Ambassador Piper Campbell, Chair of the Foreign Policy & Global Security department, will moderate the discussion, followed by audience Q&A.
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Practical Ways to Reduce Poverty and Empower Workers in Low-Income Countries
Wednesday, November 6 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
The Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics invites you to a fireside chat with Thea Lee, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs. A leading voice in worker rights and international development, she will discuss practical strategies for combating poverty and empowering workers in low-income countries. SIS professors Stephen Silvia and Judy Gearhart will moderate the discussion. Refreshments will be provided.
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Global Elections Initiative
Debriefing on American Democracy: Reactions from Home and Abroad
Thursday, November 7 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
The American presidential election will have significant implications for democracy at home and abroad. To discuss election integrity in an age of political polarization and populism – and more – the Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics has convened a distinguished panel of professors, Washington policy practitioners, and scholars from Africa, Europe, and Latin America to share insights on what the results will mean for their respective regions.
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Learning With and From Grassroots Rights Defenders
Monday, November 11 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
The Accountability Research Center (ARC) bridges research and grassroots perspectives to advance strategies to improve public and corporate accountability. Five members of the ARC team will share insights on their work with grassroots rights defenders in Colombia, Guatemala, and the Philippines. A reception will follow the discussion.
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Ambassadors Up-Close
North Korea in Global Focus: Security, Human Rights, and Shared Stories
Wednesday, November 13 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
Ambassador Julie Turner, Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues, will explore how North Korea matters in an era where global security and human rights are deeply intertwined. Ji-Young Lee, C.W. Lim and KF Professor of Korean Studies at SIS, will moderate the discussion. Enjoy light refreshments during the networking.
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Ally-Shoring and South Korea’s High-Tech Industry
Friday, November 15 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
The SIS Korea in Global Affairs Initiative is sponsoring a half day conference that will explore the impact of industrial policy, and recent disruptions to global supply chains, on US alliances in the Indo-Pacific. Three panels will feature regional and country thought leaders, policymakers, and experts.
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Leveling the Playing Field: Tackling Racial Bias
Tuesday, November 19 | 12:00-2:00 p.m. | Grossman Hall, Washington College of Law (WCL)
Sport reflects society’s broader struggles, including racial abuse faced by athletes at all levels, from hostile chants to online harassment. Guest speakers will examine the roots of such behavior while exploring how sport can be a force for positive change — overcoming bias, fostering solidarity, and building inclusive communities. This event, held in partnership with Football for Peace and AU’s Washington College of Law, furthers the goal to promote peace through sport and diplomacy. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and networking before the event.
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After the Floods: The Search for Resilience in Ellicott City
Wednesday, October 30 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
Join us for a book talk with SIS Environment, Development & Health professor Ken Conca on his new book, After the Floods: The Search for Resilience in Ellicott City, which explores the Maryland town's struggle to find a pathway to watershed resilience in the wake of two fatal floods in 2016 and 2018.
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The Flying Man: The Golden Age of Islam and its Contribution to Science & Philosophy
Tuesday, November 12 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
SIS distinguished professor and Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies Akbar Ahmed launches his latest book The Flying Man: The Golden Age of Islam and its Contribution to Science & Philosophy. It explores how the intellectual renaissance of the “Golden Age of Islam” in the ninth to thirteenth centuries continues to influence religious thought and philosophical ideas today.
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Ambassadors Up Close: Spotlight on the European Union and Germany
Monday, November 18 | Abramson Family Founders Room
The next session of our ongoing Ambassadors Up-Close series will spotlight Germany and the European Union! The series features intimate discussions with diplomats who offer personal insights into international affairs and diplomacy.
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