Food for Thought: New Informal Luncheon Series

October 23, 2006

While other global hot spots -- such as Iran and North Korea -- threaten to heat up, how has the war in Iraq affected our broader security policy?  What are our prospects for success?  What is the impact on America's military capability?

Brigadier General John Johns served as a combat arms officer in the US Army for over 26 years, holding several senior command and staff positions and teaching leadership and ethics at the U.S. Military Academy.  He subsequently served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense before becoming professor of political science at the National Defense University.

Colonel Richard Klass served in the US Air Force for over 22 years, where he flew over 500 combat hours in 200 missions as a forward air controller in Southeast Asia.  A Rhodes Scholar and White House Fellow, he taught political science at the USAF Academy and served as Assistant to the Principal Deputy for International Security Affairs and Policy in the Office of the Secretary Defense.  Since retirement, he has served as a consultant and held several leadership positions in the corporate sector and is currently president of the Veterans Institute for Security and Democracy.

Dr. Johns and Mr. Klass are in Pittsburgh as part of the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation's Outreach Program.

Special Luncheon

Brigadier General John Johns (U.S. Army, retired)
Professor of Political Science, National Defense University

Colonel Richard Klass (U.S. Air Force, retired)
Executive Director, Veterans' Alliance for Security and Democracy (VETPAC)

Great Decisions 2006:
Pandemics and Global Security

September 20, 2006

Facilitated small-group sessions designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

As a guide to discussion, we use the Foreign Policy Association's (FPA) annual Great Decisions book, which highlights eight global and regional policy issues with background and arguments from various sides to stimulate discussion, debate, and a better understanding of the challenges facing policy makers. 

Great Decisions

9th Annual Summer Institute for Teachers
June 27-29, 2006

June 27, 2006

Entitled Teaching Contemporary Global Issues, this annual intensive seminar for social studies teachers will be held June 27-29, 2006 in collaboration with Duquesne University.

Who
Secondary social studies, world language, and gifted education teachers.

What
A three-day workshop combining presentations on contemporary world affairs, small group problem solving exercises, and lesson-planning sessions with direct application to your curriculum.

Why
The world is changing rapidly. Textbooks cannot keep up. This course will provide an update on important international issues, help you develop a framework for critical thinking and problem-solving, and facilitate the creation of lesson plans and materials.

Proposed Topics
Understanding Global Trends
Shaping Long-Range Policy
Teaching Globalization

Where
Duquesne University

When
June 27 – 29, 2006
(Tuesday-Thursday)
8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

How
Complete application and mail, fax, or e-mail to World Affairs Council, or register online. Space is limited.  Participants will be notified.

Cost
There is no charge for the Institute.  Those seeking Continuing Professional Education credit are responsible for the processing fee of $25 to Allegheny Intermediate Unit.  A separate application for CPE credit will be distributed at the Institute.

Questions?
Contact Annie Prucey, Education Director, World Affairs Council, at 412-281-7028.
Email: annie@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Summer Institute for Teachers

Dinner with Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.

May 15, 2006

Join the Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. for a lively dinner at Abay Ethiopian Cuisine complete with Pittsburgh’s first sampling of Ethiopian beer!

Our organizations are launching an effort to regularly bring together young professionals with an interest in world cultures.

Enjoy Pittsburgh's only Ethiopian restaurant in an authentic atmosphere which captures the warmth and zest of Ethiopian culture while adding diversity to Pittsburgh's cultural landscape.  Sample Ethiopian beer not yet available for distribution in Pittsburgh!

Please reserve your place by May 4, 2007. Reservations will be held upon receipt of payment. Checks should be made payable to PCIV. Use this link to download the registration form. Please send reservations to:

Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1130
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Questions? Call 412-392-4513.

Register now!

Abay Ethiopian Cuisine
130 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh
www.abayrestaurant.com

Community Series

Luncheon Discussion Group:
Oil and Security

April 27, 2006

The U.S. is more than ever dependent on foreign energy supplies, which are coming at much higher prices. Should the emphasis of U.S. policy be on finding new supplies, securing current sources or reducing its dependence on fossil fuels ― or are all three elements indispensable? Anne Korin will discuss these and other important issues.

Anne Korin recently addressed a sub-committee of Congress on the topic of "Energy Security in the Western Hemisphere."  To see what she had to say, click here.

Luncheon Discussion Group

Anne Korin, Co-Director, The Institute for the Analysis of Global Security Editor, Energy Security