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SUMMARY:Taiwan: A contested democracy under threat
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council| Virtual Event \nDescription: Please join the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub on Thursday\, November 16 at 9:00 a.m. ET for a virtual launch of a new book by Hub nonresident fellow\, Lev Nachman\, and co-author Jonathan Sullivan\, titled\, “Taiwan: A Contested Democracy Under Threat.” There has never been greater international interest in Taiwan\, nor such widespread concern. For decades\, Taiwanese people have hoped that their achievements in economic transformation and democratic transition would be recognized\, and that Taiwan could participate and contribute to international society on its own merits. Taiwan’s desire to be seen as a respected player on the global stage has generally been frustrated. To meaningfully care about what happens in Taiwan\, however\, requires an understanding of what makes Taiwan special\, why it matters and what can be done to keep Taiwan peaceful. This new book is pitched at readers who wish to learn more about the complexities of the “the Taiwan issue” in a clear and accessible way. With the 2024 Taiwanese presidential election set for January 13 and the likelihood of militarized conflict involving Washington and Beijing being higher than it has been for many decades\, the need for the global community to understand the issues at hand has never been more imperative. The conversation will include a summary from and discussion of the book’s themes from author Lev Nachman\, as well as a panel that explores what is at stake with the upcoming Presidential election in Taiwan. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/taiwan-a-contested-democracy-under-threat/
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SUMMARY:The Future of America’s Strategic Posture - A Conversation with the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States
DESCRIPTION:United States Institute of Peace | In-Person & Virtual Event \nDescription: When it was established in 2021\, the bipartisan Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States was given a sweeping mandate to review everything from U.S. nuclear weapons policy to military force structure and threats to strategic stability around the world in order to prepare the United States for the future. In their recently released final report\, the commission concluded that the geopolitical landscape has been fundamentally altered by Russia’s and China’s rising aggression — and that the United States must adjust its own strategic posture to protect its security and stability interests in the years ahead. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/the-future-of-americas-strategic-posture-a-conversation-with-the-congressional-commission-on-the-strategic-posture-of-the-united-states/
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SUMMARY:Russian Scholars in Exile
DESCRIPTION:United States Institute of Peace | Virtual Event \nDescription: Russian scholars are among the many hundreds of thousands of Russians who have fled their ever-more authoritarian country since the start of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite now finding themselves spread out across the world\, these exiled Russian scholars have continued their teaching and research in the name of preserving Russia’s intellectual capital for future generations. They represent natural allies against Russia’s war in Ukraine. And their success a key hope for reestablishing any future free and open Russian society. Join USIP\, American Purpose and the Institute of Current World Affairs for the third in a series of discussions with key figures in the Russian exile community. This conversation will look at how these scholars have managed to preserve and continue their work in the face of exile and why these efforts matter in the greater context of Russia’s political landscape.This online-only discussion requires registration in advance. A link will be sent to all registrants before the event to access the Zoom webinar. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/russian-scholars-in-exile/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Building a stable Western Balkans: Regional challenges and opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council| In-Person & Virtual Event \nDescription: Please join the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center for a public\, hybrid discussion on Building a Stable Western Balkans: Regional Challenges and Opportunities. This event will take place on Thursday\, November 16 at 10:00 a.m. ET virtually and in-person at the Atlantic Council Headquarters. Following the public event\, there will be a small coffee reception for in-person participants. Despite the new momentum surrounding EU enlargement to the Western Balkans\, the region has faced renewed threats to its stability. Challenges including the rise of nationalism due to unresolved conflicts\, economic difficulties\, ethnic tensions\, and political instability have been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and attempts by outside actors to increase their malign influence in the region with the hope of inhibiting European integration. In spite of these challenges\, there are also opportunities for building a more stable and secure Western Balkans. The region is required to implement deep reforms to join the European Union\, and there is a desire for cooperation among the Western Balkan Six. This event will bring together experts from the Balkans in Europe Policy Advising Group (BiEPAG) to discuss the regional challenges and opportunities in the Western Balkans\, with a focus on political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina\, the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue\, and the opportunities that exist to promote stability and security in the region and keep the Western Balkans aligned on a European path. The discussion will take place in-person and virtually on Zoom and will be broadcast on YouTube\, Twitter\, and Facebook. To receive event information\, please register using the form to the right. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the event. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/building-a-stable-western-balkans-regional-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:1030 15TH STREET\, NW 12TH FLOOR WASHINGTON\, DC 20005
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SUMMARY:What Can Taiwan Learn from Honduras’s Switch to China?
DESCRIPTION:Stimson Center | Virtual Event \nDescription: Since Tsai Ing-wen took office in 2016\, Taiwan has lost five diplomatic allies in the Americas\, the most recent of which being Honduras in March 2023. As Beijing’s global and regional effort to isolate Taipei in the international community is likely to continue\, what can Taiwan learn from Honduras’s switch to China? \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/what-can-taiwan-learn-from-hondurass-switch-to-china/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:From Washington to Avdiivka: What does 2024 hold for Ukraine?
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council| Virtual Event \nDescription: Moscow’s war on Ukraine has always been about a lot more than just the fight on the battlefield. Ukraine has been able to prevent Russia’s seizure of Kyiv and Kharkiv and to take back more than 50% of Russian-conquered territory in part because of strong Western military\, political and economic support led by the US. The past month has introduced several new factors in this multidimensional struggle. On land\, Ukraine’s counteroffensive has only liberated several hundred square kilometers\, which has led many commentators to talk about a stalemate. But at sea\, Ukraine has driven the Russian Black Sea fleet out of Sevastopol and are sheltering in the eastern Black Sea. And using the shorter-range ATACMS that the US supplied this fall\, Ukraine destroyed over 20 Russian helicopters in Berdyansk and Luhansk. But in Washington\, a small group in the Republican House caucus was able to prevent the inclusion of aid to Ukraine in the Continuing Resolution for government spending passed September 30. That was followed by the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House and his replacement by Mike Johnson. While the new Speaker has said that the US must not leave Ukraine in the lurch and that he would put a bill on aid to Ukraine up for a vote\, he has also said that aid for Israel must be considered separately. In contrast\, President Biden and Senators Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer are pushing for a single aid bill for Ukraine and Israel (and Taiwan).  The Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center hosts a discussion on the current state of the Ukrainian counteroffensive\, the Russian counterstrike at Avdiivka\, and the prospects in Washington for Ukraine aid. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/from-washington-to-avdiivka-what-does-2024-hold-for-ukraine/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing the Israel-Hamas disinformation war
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council| Virtual Event \nDescription: The Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative and Digital Forensic Research Lab invite you to join us for a public event on “Deconstructing the Israel-Hamas Disinformation War” on Thursday\, November 16\, 2023\, from 12:30 – 2:30 PM ET. The October 7 Hamas terror attack and subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza have been accompanied by a globe-spanning information conflict. Please join us for two panel discussions on how disinformation\, digital war propaganda\, and social media platform policies have collided to help shape public perception of the crisis. The first panel discussion “Mapping the Israel-Hamas Information Conflict” will examine the ongoing crisis\, the fog of war has permeated social media platforms\, leading to widespread confusion and creating numerous opportunities for disinformation actors and war propagandists. What does this information conflict look like? How can it be measured? And how should everyday social media users navigate a conflict where falsehood lies around every corner and the truth remains so hard to find? This conversation will be followed by “Trust and Safety in Times of Violence.” Panelists will dive into how during the first stages of the Israel-Hamas war\, social media platforms have navigated urgent and often competing policy demands. These include ensuring the safety of users in conflict areas\, abiding by applicable national and international laws\, reducing the spread of false or misleading content\, and protecting global freedom of expression. How should tech company policymakers approach this complex challenge? And what should they consider in the weeks and months ahead? This conversation will be broadcast on YouTube\, Zoom\, Twitter\, and Facebook. Register above to join us online. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to attend. The event is open to members of the press and will be on the record. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/deconstructing-the-israel-hamas-disinformation-war/
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SUMMARY:U.N. Sanctions and Peace Processes: Meeting Current Challenges
DESCRIPTION:United States Institute of Peace | In-Person & Virtual Event \nDescription: U.N. sanctions are an important tool for preventing and resolving conflict. But the current U.N. sanctions system is very complex\, and wide divisions in the U.N. Security Council are undermining the body’s ability to even take on some of the most pressing matters in international peace and security. This lack of movement often hampers conflict mediators as they engage in peace processes that require more agile\, immediate action. A greater coherence and coordination between U.N. sanctions regimes and peace processes — as well as improvements in how U.N. sanctions are designed\, implemented and removed — could help both tools to be more effective in achieving their stated aims. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/u-n-sanctions-and-peace-processes-meeting-current-challenges/
LOCATION:U.S. Institute of Peace 2301 Constitution Ave\, Washington\, DC 20037
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SUMMARY:On War: Thucydides and Current Strategic Dilemmas | Policy Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:The Hudson Institute | In-Person event \nDescription: Thucydides is thought to be the first and greatest teacher of power—who taught that might makes right and that wars begin as a consequence of fear. Thinkers from Thomas Hobbes to proponents of modern “realist” schools of international relations invoke his name. But what are his teachings\, exactly? And what can he tell us about modern warfare? In this workshop\, candidates will study Thucydides’s great history of the Peloponnesian War with a series of foundational questions in mind: What is the nature of power\, and of war? How do wars start? What role do domestic politics and “ideology” play in foreign policy? In our discussions and final simulation\, we will explore if his actual teachings are applicable to current grand strategic dilemmas—and if so\, how. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/on-war-thucydides-and-current-strategic-dilemmas-policy-certificate-program/
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SUMMARY:Relying on old enemies: The challenge of Taiwan’s economic ties to China
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council| Virtual Event \nDescription: Please join the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub and GeoEconomics Center on Friday\, November 17 at 9:00 a.m. ET for the virtual launch of Jeremy Mark and Niels Graham’s new report\, “Relying on Old Enemies: The Challenge of Taiwan’s Economic Ties to China”. While attention to the Taiwan issue normally focuses on Chinese military threats\, there is an underlying economic equilibrium in the Taiwan Strait—based largely on complex electronics supply chains—that gives the Taiwanese leverage with Beijing at a moment in which China is experiencing an unprecedented economic downturn. But this mutual dependence also has laid bare homegrown Taiwanese economic vulnerabilities—including to Beijing’s economic coercion—that will require creative policy thinking in the coming years in Taipei\, Washington and other capitals that rely on Taiwan’s cutting-edge capabilities in the semiconductor industry. This economic challenge will be just as important to Taiwan’s economic and political well-being as the imperative to strengthen military capabilities and alliances in the Asia-Pacific\, especially as Taiwanese companies join other multinationals in de-risking their investments in China. This virtual panel will discuss the report and explore the implications of Beijing and Taipei’s mutual economic dependence\, Beijing’s campaign of economic coercion against Taiwan\, and how Taiwan and the US and its allies and partners can help bolster Taiwan’s resilience. The conversation will build on insights and themes discussed during our recent event\, “Investigating China’s economic coercion: The reach and role of Chinese corporate entities.“ \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/relying-on-old-enemies-the-challenge-of-taiwans-economic-ties-to-china/
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SUMMARY:RISE Action Guide Launch Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The United States Institute of Peace | In-Person and Virtual Event \nDescription: The Rehabilitation and (Re)integration through Individual\, Social and Structural Engagement (RISE) Action Guide provides local stakeholders\, policymakers\, program funders and implementors with a peacebuilding framework to support the rehabilitation of people disengaging from extremist violence as well as their reintegration into\, and reconciliation with\, local communities. RISE is a prosocial\, community-centered approach to rehabilitation and reintegration that draws on principles from both peacebuilding and public health. The RISE Action Guide’s overarching goal is to encourage behavioral changes that facilitate disengagement from\, and the rejection of\, violence by lowering barriers and opening spaces for sustained\, positive\, inclusive engagement between people disengaging from extremist violence and local community members and institutions. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/rise-action-guide-launch-symposium/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:David Petraeus on Israel\, Ukraine\, and the evolution of warfare
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council | Virtual Event \nDescription: On Friday\, November 17\, 2023\, at 10:00 a.m. ET\, the Atlantic Council will host a virtual #ACFrontPage conversation with retired US Army General and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency David Petraeus on Israel\, Ukraine\, and the evolution of warfare. In this moderated discussion\, Petraeus will explore the development of modern warfare\, with a particular focus on lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s war on Hamas. The conversation will draw on Petraeus’s new book (co-authored with historian Andrew Roberts)\, Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine. The discussion will also dive into key questions about modern warfare: How has warfare changed since 1945? What do Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war portend about the future of modern warfare? The conversation will be live streamed on Atlantic Council TV\, YouTube\, Facebook\, and X (formerly Twitter). To register\, please complete the form. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/david-petraeus-on-israel-ukraine-and-the-evolution-of-warfare/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231120T093000
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SUMMARY:American Portrait: Taiwan’s Perspective on US-Taiwan-China Relations
DESCRIPTION:Stimson Center | Virtual Event \nDescription: “American Portrait Project” is a Taiwan-based survey that investigates the Taiwanese public’s perception of the United States and China and evaluates the development of U.S.-Taiwan-China Relations in order to understand the impact of the United States’ Taiwan Policy toward Taiwan’s public opinion. \nDr. James Lee (IEAS\, Academia Sinica) and Dr. Hsin-Hsin Pan (Department of Sociology\, Soochow University) will discuss the findings from the third wave of the survey\, which was conducted by the Election Study Center at National Chencghi University from September 14 to 19\, 2023\, via telephone interviews with 1\,211 Taiwanese adults\, with sampling error margins of ±2.82 percentage points at the 95 percent confidence interval. Speakers to be announced. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/american-portrait-taiwans-perspective-on-us-taiwan-china-relations/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231121T100000
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SUMMARY:African solutions at COP28: A turning point?
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council | Virtual Event \nDescription: Previous United Nations Climate Change Conferences\, known as COPs\, have failed to ensure adequate African representation. Yet African countries are working together swiftly to react to the increasing impacts of climate change—for example\, Kenya hosted the first African Climate Summit between September 4 and 6 this year\, where countries signed the Nairobi Declaration\, solidifying Africa’s common position on addressing climate change. Thus\, COP28 presents an opportunity to accelerate and highlight an Africa-focused climate agenda. This event will dive deep into Africa’s agenda at COP28\, drawing focus to the continent’s priorities and actionable recommendations for leaders meeting in Dubai. Join us for a panel with high-level climate experts on Africa’s potential at COP28 on Tuesday\, November 21\, at 10 am ET. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/african-solutions-at-cop28-a-turning-point/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T103000
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CREATED:20231019T181731Z
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SUMMARY:Global Online Launch: 2023 Report of the Climate Governance Commission – Governing Our Planetary Emergency
DESCRIPTION:Stimson Center | Virtual Event \nDescription: The Climate Governance Commission (CGC) aims to address a crucial gap in confronting the global climate emergency by developing\, proposing\, and building partnerships that promote feasible\, high-impact global governance solutions for urgent and effective climate action to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C or less. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/global-online-launch-2023-report-of-the-climate-governance-commission-governing-our-planetary-emergency/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T140000
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SUMMARY:Exploring central bank digital currency: Pathways to international standards
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Council | In-Person & Online Event  \nDescription: The Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center and the Digital Dollar Project are hosting Exploring central bank digital currency: Pathways to international standards. This is as first-of-its-kind convening of leaders from international financial institutions\, central banks\, businesses\, technology providers\, and governments held on November 28\, 2023. Over one hundred countries around the world are now exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and there are approximately two hundred globally distributed stablecoins\, many of which are secured by another currency\, most commonly the US dollar. There is an urgent need to coordinate across the public and private sectors on the development of these assets. The conference will make progress on the core areas needed for the effective and safe use of central bank digital assets in the years ahead. This meeting will aim to establish a mutual understanding among leaders about the technology and policy issues countries must consider before issuing a CBDC. It’ll also guide leaders to outline areas of potential public-private cooperation and create a roadmap for developing global standards on CBDCs. Join us on November 28th as we launch new research on these challenges and bring together leaders from both the private and public sectors to outline the next steps for the future of central bank digital currency. The full agenda and speaker line-up will be announced in the coming weeks. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/exploring-central-bank-digital-currency-pathways-to-international-standards/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T052643
CREATED:20231129T185817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T185817Z
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SUMMARY:The Gaza Narrative: Between Clinical Analysis and Moral Judgment
DESCRIPTION:Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution | In-Person Event \nDescription: Since the events of October 7\, the world has been shaken by events that are difficult for anyone to accept. And yet\, almost of us have no unmediated access to these events\, experiencing them as pictures in our heads\, as parts of stories told by various agents\, each with their own interests and points of view. In short we experience these events as narrative. The Carter School and it’s Narrative Transformation Lab is hosting this event\, open to the whole Mason community\, in which we will use clinical narrative techniques to develop a more comprehensive (if not objective) perspective on the recent events in Gaza. For more information on the clinical narrative analysis that will used in this event\, please visit the Narrative Transformation Lab’s website. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/the-gaza-narrative-between-clinical-analysis-and-moral-judgment/
LOCATION:HUB Ballroom\, Fairfax Campus\, George Mason
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T113000
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SUMMARY:The Implications of the Gaza War
DESCRIPTION:Stimson Center | Virtual Event \nDescription: Amid the death and devastation of the war that has followed the Oct. 7 Hamas assault on southern Israel\, there have been profound reverberations for Israeli domestic politics\, the Palestinian cause\, and the regional confrontation between the United States and Iran-backed militias. An international panel of experts will discuss the situation\, explore any opportunities to ease long-standing conflicts\, and provide a road map to a more peaceful and sustainable future for the Middle East. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/the-implications-of-the-gaza-war/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T052643
CREATED:20231129T185356Z
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SUMMARY:Israel-Palestine Conflict: Why are we in a war and how do we go for peace?
DESCRIPTION:Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution | Virtual Event \nDescription: Personal reflections by members of the Carter School community facilitated by Richard Rubenstein\, Professor Emeritus. \nSpeakers include: \n\nProfessor Mohammed Abu-Nimer\, American University\, founder of Salam Institute for Peace and Justice\, co-founder and co-editor of the Journal of Peacebuilding and Development\nProfessor Daniel Rothbart\, Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution\, author and conflict resolution practitioner\nMoien Odeh\, doctoral candidate\, Carter School\, Human Rights attorney\nDr. Adina Friedman\, Carter School alumna and adjunct professor\, conflict resolution practitioner\nDr. Fakhira Halloun\, Carter School alumna\, Senior Specialist on Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding\, Salam Institute for Peace and Justice\n\nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/israel-palestine-conflict-why-are-we-in-a-war-and-how-do-we-go-for-peace/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Report launch: The global future of nuclear energy
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council | Virtual Event \nDescription: Please join the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center virtually on Wednesday\, November 29 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET for the launch of the report\, The global future of nuclear energy. Energy supply is an integral and essential part of modern society. Since nuclear energy provides low-carbon\, baseload power\, it could play a larger global role in addressing growing energy demands while reducing the risks of climate change and air pollution. Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has also highlighted energy security as a national imperative that nuclear power could help countries to achieve. Both preserving the existing fleet of reactors and building new advanced nuclear power plants could play a role in achieving deep decarbonization of electricity supply systems by mid-century. Public support\, designs with greater inherent safety\, licensing advanced reactors\, and reasonable costs and schedules will be integral parts of this strategy. Nuclear power’s future would also benefit from national governments putting renewed emphasis on spent nuclear fuel disposition. This report by Matt Bowen discusses a number of actions that the United States\, Japan\, and other civil nuclear allies could pursue so that nuclear energy can play a larger role in overcoming the challenges related to energy demand\, energy security\, and associated environmental and public health risks. This conversation will be livestreamed and will be broadcast on YouTube\, Twitter\, and Facebook. To join this conversation via Zoom\, please use the registration form on the page. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/report-launch-the-global-future-of-nuclear-energy/
LOCATION:Virtual
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UID:1532-1701331200-1701338400@haydencenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Standing Up Against Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Africa: A Conversation with Activists
DESCRIPTION:The World Bank | Virtual Event \nDescription: Gender-based violence (GBV) represents a critical barrier to development globally. In Eastern and Southern Africa\, 42% of women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetimes. The impact extends far beyond individual survivors\, with implications for the productivity and well-being of families and communities\, often across generations. It impedes women’s participation in education and the labor market and is costing economies up to 4% of GDP. Join an intriguing conversation with renowned African GBV survivors and activists who will be sharing their journeys in fighting this global pandemic. They will be joined by a World Bank country director\, who is involved in gender equality programming in the region. This is the moment to stand up against GBV and double down on our commitment and actions towards preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls\, once and for all. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/standing-up-against-gender-based-violence-gbv-in-africa-a-conversation-with-activists/
LOCATION:Virtual
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UID:1488-1701334800-1701340200@haydencenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:North Korea: Russia and Space Satellite
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic & International Studies| Virtual Event \nDescription: Please join us for the 83rd episode of the Capital Cable. In this episode\, we will discuss the latest developments on the Korean Peninsula\, including North Korea’s recent launch of a space satellite\, growing cooperation with Russia\, and increased activity along the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ). \nWe will joined by Gen. (ret.) Curtis “Mike” Scaparrotti\, a senior counselor at the Cohen Group and President and Chairman of Korea Defense Veterans Association. Gen. Scaparrotti served as Commander\, US European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe from 2016 to 2019\, and as Commander of UNC/CFC/USFK from 2013 to 2016. \nIn his distinguished 41-year career in the U.S. Army\, he has also served as the Director of the Joint Staff\, Commander of the International Security Assistance Force\, the Deputy Commander of US Forces – Afghanistan\, the Commanding General of I Corps and Joint Base Lewis-McChord\, and the Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division. Additionally\, over the years\, General Scaparrotti served in key leadership positions at the tactical\, operational\, and strategic level of the United States military. These positions have included Director of Operations at US Central Command\, and the 69th Commandant of Cadets at the US Military Academy at West Point. He has commanded forces during Operations Iraqi Freedom\, Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)\, Support Hope (Zaire/Rwanda)\, Joint Endeavor (Bosnia-Herzegovina)\, and Assured Response (Liberia). \nGeneral Scaparrotti graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1978. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses\, Command and General Staff College\, and the US Army War College. Additionally\, General Scaparrotti holds a Master’s degree in Administrative Education from the University of South Carolina. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/north-korea-russia-and-space-satellite/
LOCATION:Virtual
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UID:1489-1701338400-1701342000@haydencenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Seven Months of Conflict in Sudan
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic & International Studies| Virtual Event \nDescription: The war in Sudan will soon be in its eighth month and prospects for a military ceasefire or a political agreement to end the war appear crushingly bleak in the near term. Internationally-mediated talks in Jeddah\, Saudi Arabia have demonstrated yet again that both sides in Sudan’s conflict believe that the threats posed to them are existential and that a military solution is only way forward. Tragically\, this leaves Sudanese civilians caught in the crossfire. \nMore than one million people have fled to neighboring countries while more than seven million Sudanese are internally displaced.  Health care in the country has collapsed and the global humanitarian response is only one-quarter funded.  Amidst this ever-worsening scenario\, and in the absence of a coordinated international response\, Sudanese are themselves stepping up to respond from the frontlines. Recent political talks in Addis Ababa have given hope for the establishment of a civilian alternative to military rule; while Sudanese-organized humanitarian talks in Cairo have offered solutions for reaching Sudanese besieged population. But with fighting set to expand to the Sudan’s still-quiet eastern states and the western region of Darfur experiencing even more extreme levels of atrocities\, the time for the international community has grown short if we hope to avoid the tragic collapse of Africa’s third largest country. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/seven-months-of-conflict-in-sudan/
LOCATION:Virtual
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UID:1483-1701338400-1701343800@haydencenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:India’s Foreign Policy Toward Its Crisis-Stricken Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:United States Institute of Peace | Virtual Event \nDescription: Many of India’s neighbors are beset by domestic political turmoil. To the east\, tensions are escalating in Bangladesh ahead of the upcoming general elections. And with Myanmar entrenched in civil conflict since the 2021 military coup\, New Delhi has needed to navigate its own economic and security interests along their shared border. On India’s western front\, Pakistan remains in a state of polycrisis\, characterized by political turmoil\, economic challenges and growing violence. Looming over all this is the considerable influence of China — with whom India has an active border dispute — and its growing engagement in the region\, including its alignment with Pakistan. Join USIP for a public conversation with Dr. Avinash Paliwal on how India seeks to manage its crisis-stricken neighborhood. The discussion will focus on India’s relations with Bangladesh\, Myanmar and Pakistan\, exploring the impact of domestic crises and the geopolitical competition with China on Indian foreign policy. \nThe registration link can be found below. \n 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/indias-foreign-policy-toward-its-crisis-stricken-neighborhood/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231130T120000
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UID:1531-1701338400-1701345600@haydencenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Integrating Climate Change with Somalia's Development: The Case for Water
DESCRIPTION:The World Bank | Virtual Event \nDescription: Join us on YouTube for the launch of the 8th edition of the Somalia Economic Update\, titled: Integrating Climate Change with Somalia’s Development: The Case for Water (report available Nov. 30). This report examines recent economic developments and growth prospects in Somalia\, with a special focus on the integration of climate change into the country’s growth agenda. The World Bank and the Federal Government of Somalia will discuss this topic at the launch event. The Somalia Economic Update aims to contribute to policy dialogue and debate\, and this edition specifically highlights the importance of access to water for Somalia’s transition from fragility and improving household resilience to shocks. Water plays a central role in human development\, urban development\, job creation\, and long-term economic growth in Somalia. Therefore\, balancing food demand and water supply is crucial for the country’s overall growth. The launch event will begin with an opening speech by the World Bank Country Manager for Somalia\, Kristina Svensson. This will be followed by keynote addresses from the Federal Government of Somalia’s Minister for Finance\, H.E. Bihi Iman Egeh\, and the Minister for Energy and Water Resources\, H.E. Jama Taqal. Presentations will then be given on recent economic developments and the outlook for Somalia\, as well as on water management\, which is key to sustainable and resilient development. The event will conclude with a discussion on the analysis and recommendations presented in the report. We invite you to join us for the launch of this report and participate in the subsequent discussion. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/integrating-climate-change-with-somalias-development-the-case-for-water/
LOCATION:Virtual
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UID:1509-1701342000-1701345600@haydencenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Women and Children as Targets of War
DESCRIPTION:Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution | Virtual Event \nDescription: Children and women have long been seen as legitimate targets and have been killed with impunity. In other words\, they are seen as legitimate targets not only from the point of view of destroying the group under assault but also assuring that the population of that group will be decimated. This event\, hosted by the Dialogue & Difference Project\, shines the light of inquiry on the skyrocketing death tolls of women and children at the hands of Hamas\, Israel\, and proxy groups within and without the region. \nSpeakers include: \n\nDr. Patricia Maulden\, Professor of Conflict Resolution\, Carter School\nDr. Roger Mac Ginty\, Professor in Defence\, Development\, and Diplomacy\, Durham University\, UK\nFederico Borello\, Former Executive Director of Center for Civilians in Conflict\n\nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/women-and-children-as-targets-of-war/
LOCATION:Virtual
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UID:1486-1701345600-1701349200@haydencenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Navigating Discourses on Israel and Palestine: Civic Space\, Expression\, and Dialogue in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Endowment for International Peace| Virtual Event \nDescription: Public discourse on Palestine and Israel is often contentious. However\, since the Hamas attacks on October 7 and the subsequent\, ongoing military response from Israel\, the violence has spurred particularly intense debate — as well as dialogue and deliberation –– in civil society\, college campuses\, social media platforms\, and boardrooms. For some observers\, the debates have also sharpened questions about the assumptions\, points of departure\, and appropriate norms of discourse in discussions about the conflict. What makes discussions of the situation in Israel and Gaza so contentious\, and what can we learn about the role of constructive debate and deliberation in challenging times? Join the Carnegie Endowment of International Peace for a conversation about free speech in times of conflict with Tino Cuéllar\, Yael Berda\, Daniel Levy\, and Suha Salman Mousa. The event will be moderated by Julia Ioffe of Puck News. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/navigating-discourses-on-israel-and-palestine-civic-space-expression-and-dialogue-in-challenging-times/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Addressing Current and Emerging Threats To Secure Democracy
DESCRIPTION:German Marshall Fund of the United States | In-Person Event \nDescription: Democratic backsliding has been a defining feature of modern politics and the transatlantic space has not been immune to this trend. The subversive effect of autocratic efforts to undermine democracy has concerned leaders across Europe and the United States. Ahead of the hugely important elections taking place on both sides of the Atlantic in 2024\, this in-person session will aim to explore how governments and the various pillars of democratic society can better bolster democratic resilience from within—and how we\, as allies and partners\, can exchange lessons learned across national boundaries.Speakers will describe how autocratic tools and tactics are evolving\, particularly as technology rapidly evolves\, to hasten democratic decline.  They will also give examples of policy measures and best practices that have helped to defend against\, deter\, and raise the costs on autocratic tactics that undermine our democracies. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/addressing-current-and-emerging-threats-to-secure-democracy/
LOCATION:German Marshall Fund of the United States\, Residence Palace\, 8th floor
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SUMMARY:Human Rights in Latin America: Challenges and Growth
DESCRIPTION:Elliot School of International Affairs | In-Person Event \nDescription: The Onero Institute is thrilled to host the Latin America & Caribbean Program’s (LACP) moderated discussion\, Human Rights in Latin America: Challenges and Growth. Our moderator\, Professor Elvira-Maria Restrepo from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs will be joined by guest speakers John Suarez (CFC)\, José Miguel Vivanco (CFR)\, and Gerardo Berthin (Freedom House). Over the course of an hour and a half\, our speakers will discuss the trajectory of human rights in Latin America\, perpetrators of abuses and internationally threatening behavior\, successful actors in promoting individual freedoms\, and the United States’ role in these matters. \nPlease join us on Thursday\, November 30th\, from 6:00 to 7:30pm EST at The Elliott School of International Affairs\, 1957 E St NW\, Washington DC 20052 in Room 113. There will be a moderated discussion beginning at 6:15pm\, and a Q&A session from 7:00 to 7:30pm. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/human-rights-in-latin-america-challenges-and-growth/
LOCATION:The Elliott School of International Affairs\, 1957 E St NW\, Washington DC 20052 in Room 113
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UID:1533-1701414000-1701417600@haydencenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Fiscal Policies to Address Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:The World Bank | Virtual Event \nDescription: Join us to learn about green fiscal instruments that can help governments strengthen climate resilience and incentivize transformation toward lower greenhouse-gas emissions. The session will draw on lessons from successful fiscal reforms supporting adaptation and mitigation and discuss the outlines of what future reforms could look like. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/fiscal-policies-to-address-climate-change/
LOCATION:Virtual
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