The U.S. and Latin America

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Despite significant efforts in recent years, the interaction between the United States and its southern neighbors is still short of its enormous potential. The U.S. and Latin American countries face…

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Syria: Gunfire, Ceasefire, and Implications for the Future

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Patrick Terrien, President and CEO of the Columbus Council on World Affairs, sits down with Dr. Richard Herrmann, Chair of the Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University, to discuss…

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Rebuilding Haiti: Controversial Answers to 'Simple' Questions

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Dr. Millery Polyné explores the questions: What does it mean to rebuild Haiti after the 2010 earthquake? How does the recent mantra of constructing a "new Haiti" fit in the republic's historical context?…

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Islam in Africa's Experience: Expansion, Revival & Radicalization

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On February 23, 2012, Dr. Ali Mazrui shared his insight into the development of Islam in Africa and the current trends of the religion in the region, dispelling many common misconceptions. Dr. Mazrui…

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Part 2: "Ohio Competing Globally: The International Education Imperative"

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The keynote speaker was Fernando Reimers, Director of Global Education and of International Education Policy at Harvard University. A later panel discussion, featuring Key Kay (CEO EdLeader21) and…

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Part 1: "Ohio Competing Globally: The International Education Imperative"

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The keynote speaker was Fernando Reimers, Director of Global Education and of International Education Policy at Harvard University. A later panel discussion, featuring Key Kay (CEO EdLeader21) and…

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American National Security Since 9/11

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U.S. national security priorities were expanded after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to include waging war in Iraq and Afghanistan, tightening border security, pursuing cyberthreats,…

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Part 2: 2011 Global Health Summit

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The second part of the 2011 Global Health Summit featured a panel exploring the national and local implications of the obesity epidemic. Moderated by Dr. Kelly Kelleher of Nationwide Children's Hospital,…

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Part 1: 2011 Global Health Summit

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According to the World Health Organization, obesity is “one of today’s most blatantly visible – yet most neglected – public health problems”. A complex condition, it is challenging the health systems,…

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Global Food Security: Feeding the World in 2050

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United Nations statistics cite the number of malnourished people around the world at 925 million, making hunger the globe’s number one health risk. What are the root causes of this problem and what…

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The Horn of Africa/Somalia

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On October 20, 2011, Council members and patrons joined us for an engaging discussion on The Horn of Africa and Somalia with keynote remarks from the former Prime Minister of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi…

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Banks, Governments & Debt Crises: Is the U.S. Headed for Another Financial Crisis?

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On September 27, 2011, Dr. Stephen Buser joined Council members and patrons for an evening discussion on the global financial crisis. His talk corresponded to the Great Decisions topic “Banks, Governments…

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