World Affairs Council of Maine
World Affairs Council of ME – Conflict in Middle East – U.S. and Region Consequences – Oct 9 2024

World Affairs Council of ME – Conflict in Middle East – U.S. and Region Consequences – Oct 9 2024

As fears of a regional war intensify, Ambassador (ret) David Pearce considers possible scenarios and their consequences for the United States and the region. Moderated by Allison Hodgkins, PhD and recorded Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Ambassador (ret) David D. Pearce served over three decades in the U.S. foreign service, including 11 overseas posts throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and South Asia and during some of the most consequential periods of recent times. He was the...

World Affairs Council of ME – 2024 Fall Foreign Policy Forum Statements – Oct 2024

World Affairs Council of ME – 2024 Fall Foreign Policy Forum Statements – Oct 2024

Allison Hodgkins, PhD, and the University of Southern Maine host the World Affairs Council of Maine's 2024 Fall Foreign Policy Forum. This video contains the opening and closing statements delivered by Maine State Representative Deqa Dhalac, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, Portland Empowered Director Pious Ali, and David Plumb, Senior Mediator at Consensus Building Institute

World Affairs Council of ME – 2024 Fall Foreign Policy Forum Panel – Oct 2024

World Affairs Council of ME – 2024 Fall Foreign Policy Forum Panel – Oct 2024

Allison Hodgkins, PhD, and the University of Southern Maine host the World Affairs Council of Maine's 2024 Fall Foreign Policy Forum. This video contains the panel discussion moderated by Tobin C. Williamson, Advocacy Manager for the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition. The panelists included from left to right are Mike Rurenza Mfashingabo, Eisha Khan, Tae Chong, and Julie Trujillo Luengo

World Affairs Council – Josh Paul Webinar – March 2024

For eleven years, Josh Paul oversaw arms transfers and military assistance to foreign countries on behalf of the U.S. government. He believed and continues to believe the U.S. is a positive force in the world and that in most cases the costs of U.S. military assistance are outweighed by the benefits. He will discuss his role, as well as his experiences working in the region.

World Affairs Council – Geopolitics of Golf

A tremor went through the world of golf on June 6, 2023, when news broke that the PGA was going to merge with LIV Golf, a rival league backed by Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund and managed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohamad Bin Salman (often called MBS). While the parameters of the deal and the future of the merger are still shrouded in mystery, the move underscores Saudi Arabia's rising ambitions and determination to assert itself on the global stage.

World Affairs Council – 2022 Fall Foreign Policy Forum

Four U.S. Ambassadors share insights on the major foreign policy challenges facing the United States, including the war in Ukraine, relations with China, Iran, energy security, world health, international development, rising authoritarianism, and climate change.