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May 2023 Events

May 2 | World Affairs Council of New Hampshire | Recovering in the Aftermath

May 2, 2023
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Alumni Center
Keene State College
229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435
For more information and to register, visit https://wacnh.org/event-5158868
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How can communities haunted by the circumstance of genocide, atrocities, and anti-Semitism rebuild the trust, respect, and institutions that can prevent a relapse after a conflict has come to an end? There are several examples of truth and reconciliation efforts in post-genocide societies, some of which have resulted in healing and others resulting in impunity.
Join NH Fulbright Association with the World Affairs Council, in partnership with the Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State College, in this FREE hybrid event, as our speakers, U.S. Fulbright Scholar Dr. John Sturtz, and Christa Kirby, VP, Talent Development & Leadership Practice Director at Corporate Education Group, discuss their reconciliation work in post-genocide Bosnia & Herzegovina. Audience members will explore lessons learned from these personal experiences and how these approaches can guide future reconciliation work. Healing does not come quickly or easily, meaning communities require ongoing support and unbiased efforts to repair community wounds.

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May 9 | Colorado Springs World Affairs Council | Is Colorado Springs a diplomat?

City and State Diplomacy brings the benefits of U.S. foreign policy, such as jobs, investments, innovative solutions, and international experiences, to the local and state level. It supports U.S. national security priorities by integrating local ideas into foreign policy and fostering connections among cities, municipalities, and communities in the United States and abroad.  Join us to learn how Colorado Springs is a participant in our foreign policy!

 
Anne Grimes, Director, Office of International Visitors, U.S. Department of State
 
Anne Grimes has been a U.S. Foreign Service Officer for 28 years and is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. 
Her previous postings have included Antananarivo, Madagascar; Surabaya, Indonesia; Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Washington, D.C.; Jakarta, Indonesia; Mumbai, India; and Beijing, China.  She speaks French, Indonesian and Mandarin.  She joins the Office of International Visitors as Office Director in September 2018. Anne is a graduate of Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA, with a double major in History and French.  Her home town is Kennett Square, PA.  

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May 23 | WorldBoston | Chat & Chowder with Ryan Hass | U.S.-Taiwan Relati

Join us for this installment of our popular Chat & Chowder series, featuring Ryan Hass, Senior Fellow of the Foreign Policy Program, the Thornton China Center, and the Center for East Asia Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution, to discuss his new book, U.S.-Taiwan Relations: Will China's Challenge Lead to a Crisis?.

Chat & Chowder programs are an excellent opportunity to engage with expert speakers and to network with other globally-oriented participants in an informal environment. Each event features a presentation, audience Q&A, dedicated time for networking, and (of course!) a selection of chowders and beverages.

Never attended Chat & Chowder before? No prior knowledge is required, and your first program is FREE. Because there is a limited number of free tickets, we appreciate your commitment to attend this program once you have registered.

Advance registration is required. We cannot accommodate walk-ins for the in-person program.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chat-chowder-with-ryan-hass-us-taiwan-relations-tickets-630777822447 

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May 31 | WorldBoston | Latin America and the Active Non-Alignment Option

In recent years, Latin America has experienced a wave of changing political trends, both domestic and international. From a left-wing surge, as evidenced by recent elections, to the rise of the non-alignment stance, these developments will have a lasting impact on the region and the rest of the world.

Join us for a timely discussion of this topic featuring Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University and Global Fellow at The Wilson Center. The program will feature expert remarks from Ambassador Heine, live audience Q&A, and time for networking and discussion with other globally-oriented participants.

This program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.

Learn more and register here: https://www.worldboston.org/calendar/2023/05/31/latin-america 

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