December 2, 2019
United StatesTom Brokaw discusses his distinguished career in journalism and his experience as a young reporter covering the Watergate story. The Distinguished Voices Series focuses particular attention on th…
November 7, 2019
ChinaPanelists discuss the U.S.-China technology competition, including China’s advances in the field, U.S. universities’ competition and collaboration with China, and the concerns of the U.S. business co…
June 19, 2019
EconomicsThe World Economic Update highlights the quarter’s most important and emerging trends. Discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their i…
February 26, 2019
ReligionPanelists discuss modern anti-Semitism and the influences behind the recent increase in anti-Semitic activity in both the United States and around the world.
October 2, 2018
Israeli-Palestinian ConflictPanelists discuss the HBO documentary film The Oslo Diaries as well as the years of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, the legacy of the agreements, and the future of the peace process.
April 12, 2018
IranPanelists address Iran's influence in Syria, Iraq, and the Gulf and offer ideas on how to counter Tehran's efforts.
April 4, 2018
VenezuelaVenezuela is in the midst of an unprecedented economic and political crisis. During this event, panelists discuss the effects of this turmoil on the region, current U.S. and international policy towa…
March 12, 2018
AfghanistanPanelists discuss current U.S. policy toward Afghanistan and Pakistan and explore other possible military and diplomatic options to address the ongoing conflict.
March 15, 2018
Syrian Civil WarIn the midst of breaking news stories about the Syrian war, the voices of Syrian women remain absent, despite their contributions to advancing peace in local communities across the country. Rula Asad…
February 27, 2018
United StatesSpeakers discuss the founding of the United States, the priorities and goals debated during the framing of the U.S. Constitution, and what eighteenth century politics can teach us about modern U.S. f…