Recent Programs
U.S. Challenge in Afghanistan Lessons from Iraq December 7, 2009 This program is now full. City of Asylum Pittsburgh joins us as a co-sponsor of this event
Luncheon Discussion Group George Packer, Writer for The New Yorker, Author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq |
December 2, 2009 Click here to watch this program live. Presented by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh in According to the National Intelligence Council, “the international system — as constructed following the Second World War — will be almost unrecognizable by 2025” due to rising powers like China and India; a more integrated global economy; and greater influence of nonstate actors. In addition, transnational issues such as scarcity of resources, aging populations, geopolitics of energy, and climate change will challenge global prosperity. What do high school students — as future decision-makers — need to know now about key global trends in order to successfully respond to and manage these complex challenges? Join us for a keynote presentation and breakout sessions, where students, experts, and business leaders will discuss these important issues. There is no charge for this Regional Seminar. Please register by November 25. We recommend that juniors and seniors be given first option to attend. Additional Resources School Outreach |
November 18, 2009 The World Affairs Institute is an annual daylong conference sponsored by Rotary International and the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh with the The political, cultural, and linguistic boundaries of contemporary Europe reflect centuries of war. Now, almost 65 years since the end of World War II, and 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Europe is enjoying unprecedented peace and prosperity. But, it is still struggling to define itself. Click here to download this year's background paper. What is the objective of the Institute? Who can attend the Institute? How many Student Delegates will attend? How is the conference structured? Who pays for the scholarships? If you are interested in attending this program, please contact the World Affairs Council at 412-281-7970. School Outreach |
generous support from the European Union and the Alcoa Foundation.
November 17, 2009 With generous support from the European Union Almost 65 years since the end of World War II, and 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Europe is enjoying unprecedented peace and prosperity. But, it is still struggling to define itself. Should Europe pursue further integration? What are Europe’s “boundaries”? Is there such a thing as a “European” culture? What about the “Europe” that is not in the EU?
Costs: No refunds for cancellations made after Friday, November 13th. Please advise in advance of any dietary restrictions. The World Affairs Institute is a day-long conference for over 375 high school students and educators from Western Pennsylvania & Eastern Ohio cosponsored by the World Affairs Council & Rotary International. Please note, the World Affairs Institute is for students only. The World Affairs Institute Dinner is open to the community. World Affairs Institute Dinner An informal community dinner with our Institute speakers on the eve of our 39th annual World Affairs Institute |
November 12, 2009 Presented by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh in For nearly three decades, the Berlin Wall separated East and West Berlin and stood as a symbol of the Cold War. The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 marked the start of a new era, the beginning of a fully united Europe, and the launch of a fresh transatlantic relationship. Come and learn how modern-day Germany and its partnership with the United States was shaped by this moment in history. The brief film “Freedom without Walls” will be viewed prior to the presentation. There is no charge for this program. Please register by November 9. In anticipation of this program, we wanted to share a recent Pittsburgh Global Press Conference interview with Dr. Sky Foerster, President of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, and David Gill, Deputy Representative of the Council of the Protestant Church in Germany. Mr. Gill published a book on the activities of the Stasi (Secret Police) before the Berlin Wall came down, twenty years ago, on November 9, 1989. Watch this video to see Sky's interview with David Gill about his reflections on Germany and the fall of the Berlin Wall. School Outreach Robert E. Frye, President, Whistling Communications LLC, Director & Producer “Freedom without Walls” |
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