KQV Global Press Conference: The U.S. and the EU: From Pittsburgh to the G-20 Summits in 2010

February 28, 2010

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This half-hour radio program will feature special guest Dr. Horst Freitag, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, New York. He will discuss The U.S. and the EU: From Pittsburgh to the G-20 Summits in 2010.

Pittsburgh KQV Global Press Conference is the Council's weekly radio show, airing on KQV News Radio AM 1410 on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Times may vary from week to week, so please check the KQV website for updates.

The half-hour program features weekly interviews with special guest experts on a range of foreign policy issues. This program reaches over 26,000 listeners per week.

Community Series

Dr. Horst Freitag, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, New York

Regional Seminar for Students
Keeping the Peace: Challenges Facing National Security
Hempfield Area Senior H.S.

February 25, 2010

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The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and the U.S. Army War College present a regional seminar for students: Keeping the Peace: Challenges Facing National Security.

President Obama recently unveiled a comprehensive strategy for the Unites States’ involvement in Afghanistan, a plan that includes a surge of 30,000 troops, improved diplomatic relations with Pakistan, and a deadline for withdrawal from the region.  President Obama’s speech prompted various questions, both domestically and abroad.

How will we measure success in Afghanistan and Iraq? In what ways will our actions in Afghanistan and the Middle East affect American foreign policy and military presence in other areas of the globe? How will the U.S. strengthen existing alliances and forge new partnerships? How will the current administration balance national security concerns with the domestic agenda, especially while faced with a global economic crisis?

Learn about pressing international security issues facing the U.S. from military officers at the U.S. Army War College who have first-hand experience of military operations and strategy at home and abroad.

There is NO CHARGE for the Regional Seminar.  Please note: Lunch is not included as part of the Seminar.

Please register online or by phone at 412-281-7970 by February 15, 2010. Confirmation materials will be sent prior to the event.

Questions?
Please contact the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh by phone at 412-281-7970, or by email at education@worldaffairspittsburgh.org.

Register Now!

School Outreach

Hempfield Area Senior H.S.
Greensburg, PA

Great Decisions: The U.S. and the Persian Gulf

February 24, 2010

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This program is presented in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Middle East Institute.

Now more than ever, the Persian Gulf region offers many difficult challenges to U.S. policymakers. How will Obama's direct appeal to Arabs and Muslims impact U.S. foreign policy in the region? What will the fallout of withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq be? Can the U.S. and its allies prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons?  Join us as we discuss these issues from a security perspective with Eisenhower Fellows of the U.S. Army War College. 

Join the series!

The Great Decisions 2010 will include 4 programs that will be held throughout the year.  

Topics will be taken from the Great Decisions 2010 book. Individual rates include admission into the program and lite fare reception food prior to the program. 

• Member rate per program: $25
• Non-Member rate per program: $40
• Annual Series Members Rate: $100
• Annual Series Non-Member Rate: $140

If you would like to attend all four events you can join the series, we will include in your subscription a 2010 Great Decisions book. 

Great Decisions books may be purchased from the Council for $20 for those who do not wish to join the series. Please note that the number of books are limited.

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Great Decisions - Individual

Col. James R Macklin and CDR Timothy E Riegle, Eisenhower Fellows from the US Army War College

National Security Briefing for Teachers
Keeping the Peace
Challenges Facing National Security

February 24, 2010

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The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and the U.S. Army War College present a regional seminar for students: Keeping the Peace: Challenges Facing National Security.

President Obama recently unveiled a comprehensive strategy for the Unites States’ involvement in Afghanistan, a plan that includes a surge of 30,000 troops, improved diplomatic relations with Pakistan, and a deadline for withdrawal from the region.  President Obama’s speech prompted various questions, both domestically and abroad.

How will we measure success in Afghanistan and Iraq? In what ways will our actions in Afghanistan and the Middle East affect American foreign policy and military presence in other areas of the globe? How will the U.S. strengthen existing alliances and forge new partnerships? How will the current administration balance national security concerns with the domestic agenda, especially while faced with a global economic crisis?

Learn about pressing international security issues facing the U.S. from military officers at the U.S. Army War College who have first-hand experience of military operations and strategy at home and abroad.

ACT 48 hours (5) will be available (pending approval).

There is NO CHARGE for this workshop. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Please register online or by phone at 412-281-7970 by February 15, 2010. Confirmation materials will be sent prior to the event.

Questions?
Please contact the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh by phone at 412-281-7970, or by email at education@worldaffairspittsburgh.org.

Register Now!

School Outreach

Panelists from the United States Army War College

Regional Seminar for Students
Keeping the Peace: Challenges Facing National Security
Mt. Lebanon H.S.

February 23, 2010

Register Now!

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and the U.S. Army War College present a regional seminar for students: Keeping the Peace: Challenges Facing National Security.

President Obama recently unveiled a comprehensive strategy for the Unites States’ involvement in Afghanistan, a plan that includes a surge of 30,000 troops, improved diplomatic relations with Pakistan, and a deadline for withdrawal from the region.  President Obama’s speech prompted various questions, both domestically and abroad.

How will we measure success in Afghanistan and Iraq? In what ways will our actions in Afghanistan and the Middle East affect American foreign policy and military presence in other areas of the globe? How will the U.S. strengthen existing alliances and forge new partnerships? How will the current administration balance national security concerns with the domestic agenda, especially while faced with a global economic crisis?

Learn about pressing international security issues facing the U.S. from military officers at the U.S. Army War College who have first-hand experience of military operations and strategy at home and abroad.

There is NO CHARGE for the Regional Seminar.  Please note: Lunch is not included as part of the Seminar. Students must bring their lunches.

Please register online or by phone at 412-281-7970 by February 15, 2010. Confirmation materials will be sent prior to the event.

Questions?
Please contact the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh by phone at 412-281-7970, or by email at education@worldaffairspittsburgh.org.

Register Now!

School Outreach

Panelists from the United States Army War College