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
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
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 – Middle East – Dec 6 2023
The World Affairs Council 2023 Fall Foreign Policy Forum. This year we explore the legacy of 50+ years of U.S. efforts to build lasting peace in the Middle East.
World Affairs Council – Dan Gustafson
World Affairs Council – The Hong Konger – Spring 2023
World Affairs Council – Governors International Breakfast – May 2023
This year's Governor's International Breakfast addresses the challenge of rising food insecurity worldwide and what is being done in Maine to meet the goal of ending hunger by 2030.
World Affairs Council – US-South Korean Relations – Feb 2023
A panel discussion on the future of US Relations with South Korea. This public event will feature of trio of experts visiting Maine from the Korean Economic Institute in Washington D.C. and will address all aspects of the bi-lateral relationship.
World Affairs Council – William Taylor – Ukraine
A discussion of the war in Ukraine and the situation in Europe with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor.
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.
World Affairs Council – Taiwan, Chinese relations
Member Highlight – World Affairs Council – Economic Opportunity Report
The World Affairs Council presents its final report on the Economic Opportunity and Integration project