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 of Maine
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