Upcoming Events
Are We Becoming A Nation of Renters?
May 22, 2012 // 8:00am — 4:30pm
Program on America and the Global Economy
Three years after the 2008 financial crisis, America’s housing market still languishes and millions of families are losing their grip on “The American Dream.” Join us for an in-depth conference featuring policymakers, practicing mortgage capital experts, and academics to discuss the concrete steps forward to repairing and improving America’s mortgage finance system.
The Dynamics of Iran’s Domestic Policy
May 22, 2012 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Middle East Program
On the eve of the Baghdad meeting between Iran and the P5+1, two Iran experts will discuss the role of domestic dynamics—recent parliamentary elections, divisions among the ruling elite, economic difficulties—in Iran's decision to return to the negotiating table on the nuclear issue.
The National Conversation: Putin's Return & The U.S.-Russian Reset
May 23, 2012 // 12:30pm — 2:00pm
Kennan Institute
On May 7, Vladimir Putin began his third term as president of the Russian Federation. With the Russian political season over, and the American political season heating up, what are the implications of political transition for the important issues in the U.S.-Russian bilateral relationship?
Urban Governance and Citizen Rights in China and India
May 23, 2012 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Asia Program
A comparative look at urbanization in the world's two most populous nations.
The End of Multiculturalism in Europe? Migrants, Refugees and their Integration
May 24, 2012 // 9:00am — 3:00pm
European Studies
In spite of the economic need for migrant labor and a tradition of embracing multi-culturalism, European electorates and their representatives in government have moved away from the more liberal and inclusive policies of the past. Some European leaders have even pronounced the “end of multiculturalism.”
Beyond Smart Cities: How Cities Network, Learn and Innovate
May 24, 2012 // 3:00pm — 4:30pm
Comparative Urban Studies Project
To achieve the real promise of smart cities—that is to create the conditions of continuous learning and innovation that has led cities like Seattle, Barcelona, Ahmedabad and Curitiba to keep pace with economic change—we need to understand what is below the surface of smart and connected places. Yet, city learning is a blind spot in policy on urban development and city innovation.
The Allies and the Role of Lend-Lease in WWII: The Russian View
May 29, 2012 // 12:00pm — 1:00pm
Kennan Institute
Cosponsored by the Russian-American Community Center of Florida, Open Dialogue (Moscow) and the Spiritual Diplomacy Foundation, in this discussion Nikolai Borodin, Director, Museum of the Allies and Lend-Lease in Moscow, will explore the history of the museum and the role of America in the Lend-Lease program during World War II.
Citizen Security in Venezuela
May 30, 2012 // 8:45am — 12:45pm
Latin American Program
On May 30, 2012, the Latin American Program is having an event on citizen security in Venezuela.
Women’s Leadership in Post-Conflict Liberia: My Journey A Book Launch
May 30, 2012 // 10:00am — 12:00pm
Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity
Women’s Leadership in Post-Conflict Liberia: My Journey book launch with Author Olubanke King-Akerele, former Minister of Foreign Affairs in Liberia and Special Keynote Address from
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf via video-conference.
Foundations of the American Century
May 30, 2012 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
History and Public Policy Program
In "Foundations of the American Century," Parmar sheds new light on the complex interrelations, shared mindsets and collaborative efforts of influential public and private organizations in the building of American hegemony.
