International Security Events
Yemen Beyond the Headlines: Population, Health, Natural Resources, and Institutions
May 18, 2011 // 8:30am — 3:30pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
"Ultimately, whether Yemen is able to achieve its goals for social and economic development, will, to a large extent, depend on its future population growth and size," said Gary Cook, senior health advisor at the U.S. Agency for International Development, in his opening address at an all-day conference on the role of population, health, natural resources, and institutions in Yemen's political crisis.
Shall the Religious Inherit the Earth?
May 16, 2011 // 3:30pm — 5:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
"The world as a whole is getting more religious," said Professor of Politics at the University of London Eric Kaufmann, speaking at the Wilson Center for the launch of his latest book, Shall the Religious Inherit the Earth? Due to their consistently higher birthrates, religious fundamentalists may reverse the tide of secularism within the next century, he said.
Previewing the OAS General Assembly: Citizen Security in the Americas
May 16, 2011 // 9:30am — 11:30am
Latin American Program
Public security officials from throughout the hemisphere will preview issues to be discussed at the General Assembly.
Iran Primer V: U.S. Policy Considerations
April 27, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
Middle East Program
This meeting is the fifth in a meeting series on subjects covered in a recently published book, The Iran Primer, edited by USIP-Wilson Center Distinguished Scholar Robin Wright. The two panelists provide an overview of U.S. policy considerations regarding Iran as well as offer context and analysis for what lies ahead. They also discuss Iran as a possible new driver for U.S. policy within the context of the recent developments in the region since The Iran Primer was published in December 2010.
Nuclear Power, Spent Fuel Management, and Best Practice for Nonproliferation
March 30, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
International Security Studies
A discussion with Roger Cashmore, working group chair of the Royal Society Science Policy Project on Nuclear Nonproliferation
Book Discussion: The New Muslim Brotherhood in the West
March 17, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
International Security Studies
A discussion with author Lorenzo Vidino, visiting fellow at RAND Corporation
A Forum on President Obama's Trip to Latin America
March 16, 2011 // 3:00pm — 4:00pm
Latin American Program
In anticipation of President Barack Obama’s trip in March 2011 to Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador, the Latin American Program and the Brazil Institute hosted a discussion with two of the principle architects of U.S. policy in the region.
Iran Primer IV: Iran and Its Neighbors
March 15, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
Middle East Program
Michael Eisenstadt, Director, Military & Security Studies Program, Washington Institute for Near East Policy; Mark Katz, Professor of Government and Politics, George Mason University; Afshin Molavi, Senior Research Fellow, American Strategy Program, New America Foundation
Progress in the War in Afghanistan: Seven Centers of Gravity
March 04, 2011 // 11:00am — 12:15pm
Wilson Center on the Hill
With Secretary Gates and General Petraeus emphasizing economic and civic development as well as the use of effective force, Cordesman examined the difficulty of pursuing economic growth in midst of ongoing conflict.
Foreign Policy Challenges in the 112th Congress: Development and Security
February 04, 2011 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Wilson Center on the Hill
An examination of policy issues affecting the developing world, including U.S. development policy, U.S. nuclear policy, and climate and conflict resolution.