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"Culture Wars of the Late Renaissance", Edward Muir, Clarence L. Ver Steeg Professor in the Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University

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"Surprise, Security, and the American Experience", Book of the Semester Panel Discussion: Panel: Earl H. Fry, professor of political science, BYU; Valerie M. Hudson, professor of political science, BYU; Mark I. Choate, assistant professor of history, BYU; Andrew Johns, assistant professor of history, BYU; Alan F. Keele, assistant professor of Germanic literature, BYU

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"Global Hotspots—Images and Ideas", Ruth Fremson, Pulitzer prize-winning photographer, NYT

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"Political Theatre or Justice in Saddam Hussein's Trial?" David J. Scheffer, visiting professor of law, Northwestern University School of Law, and former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues

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"Contentious Republicans: Popular Politics, Race, and Class in Nineteenth-Century Colombia", James E. Sanders, assistant professor of history, Utah State University

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"Creating Wealth and Poverty in China", Deborah S. Davis, professor of sociology, Yale University

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"Contemporary Issues Affecting International Religious Freedom", Elizabeth A. Sewell, associate director, BYU International Center for Law and Religion Studies

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"Surprise, Security, and the American Experience", John Lewis Gaddis, Robert A. Lovett Professor of History, Yale University

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"Challenges of Integrating Muslims in Italy" and "Kicking the Anthill: The Secularization of French Islam", James Toronto, associate professor of Arabic and Islamic studies, and R. John Matthies, assistant professor of French

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"The Mystery of Cesar Vallejo’s Autographs", Stephen Hart, professor of Spanish, University College London

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"Negotiating with North Korea Part 1," L. Gordon Flake, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation

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"Negotiating with North Korea Part 2," Mark Peterson, Korean section head, Asian and Near Eastern Languages, BYU

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"Negotiating with North Korea Part 3," Scott Rembrandt, director of academic affairs and research, Korea Economic Institute

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"Case Study of the Future: The South Korean Economy and Growth Opportunities" panelist," Lee Kyong-yul, economic counselor, Embassy of the Republic of Korea

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"Q&A: The South Korean Economy and Growth Opportunities," Lee Kyong-yul, economic counselor, Embassy of the Republic of Korea

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"Openness and Closure in Fear and Trembling," K. Brian Soderquist, Adjunct professor of theology, University of Copenhagen

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"Latin America and the Left: U.S. Policy toward Bolivia, Chile, Cuba, and Venezuela", Elizabeth Whitaker, deputy assistant secretary for Canada, Mexico and Public Diplomacy

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"Dancing with the Devil-Taking on West Africa's Warlords," David M. Crane, Distinguished professor of law, Syracuse University

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"The Complexity of Middle East Issues", Firas bin Raad, Prince of Jordan and World Bank consultant health policy specialist

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"Secularization and its Discontents", Vincent P. Pecora, Gordon B. Hinckley Professor of British Literature and Culture, University of Utah

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"South Africa–U.S. Relations", Her Excellency Barbara Joyce Masakela, South African Ambassador to the U.S.

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"Spain–U.S. Relations", His Excellency Carlos Westendorp y Cabeza, Spanish Ambassador to the U.S.

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"Global Organizations and Brazil", Luis Erlanger, director of communications, TV Globo Brazil

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"Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Crucible of Stategic Culture", Kerry M. Kartcher, Foreign affairs advisor, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Advanced Systems and Concepts Office

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"Doing Business in India Today: McDonalds® Experience Entering the Indian Market", Kishore C. Dash, Assistant professor, Department of Global Business, Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management

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"U.S.–UK Relations", Frank Baker, British counsellor on foreign and security policy, British Embassy, Washington, D.C.

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"Will China's Rising Energy Needs Tame the Dragon and Harm Relations with the U.S.?" Christian M. Marchant, Foreign Service officer, Prague, Czech Republic

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"The Peace Corps and Development in Mali", Yacouba Kone, Program assistant and trainer for agriculture and natural resource management, Peace Corps

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"Foreign Service Greenie: Career Adventures on Diplomat's First Tour," David Marshall Duerden, Immigrant visa chief, U.S. Embassy, Amman, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB,

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"African Families in the 21st Century", Yaw Oheneba-Sakyi, Professor and chair, Africana and American Indian Studies, California State University, Fresno

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"Colombia: Desperation and Immigration", Josiah Pierce, Vice-Consul, United States Embassy, Bogotá, Colombia

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"The Info War: A Battle of Words and Images," Dodge Billingsley, Documentary film producer and director, Combat Films and Research

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"Patriotism in Another Land: Passage between Provo, India, and Ithaca," Enoch Lambert, BYU alumnus and MPA candidate, Cornell Institute for Public Affairs

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"New Scotland: The Challenges of the Twenty-first Century," Henry McLeish, former first minister, Scottish Parliament, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity," Book of the Semester Panel Discussion: Ted Lyon, panel chair, Latin American studies coordinator, and professor of Spanish; Paul Y. Hoskisson, Richard L. Evans Chair of Religious Understanding; Roger R. Keller, professor of Church history and doctrine; Richard N. Holzapfel, associate professor of church history and doctrine; and Mark L. Grover, Africa and Latin America subject specialist, Harold B. Lee Library, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Australia and the U.S.: Mates—Past, Present, and Future," Graham Edwards, member of Australian Parlilament, 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Whose Development?" Alisa Allred Mercer, community building director, Esther Foundation, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"On Common Ground: The Dynamics of the Canadian–U.S. Relationship," His Excellency Michael Wilson, Canadian ambassador to the U.S., NOON, 205 JRCB

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"The Adventure of the Dead Sea Scrolls—Exploring the Greatest Discovery of the Twentieth Century," Peter Flint, professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity Western University, in British Columbia, Canada, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Indonesia–U.S. Relations," Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, Indonesian ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible—The Accuracy of Scripture in Light of the Scrolls," Peter Flint, professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity Western University, in British Columbia, Canada, 11:00 A.M., 3380 WSC (Little Theater), see flyer

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"Peaceful Middle East: An Alternative Vision," Akram F. Khater, director of International Programs and associate professor of history, North Carolina State University, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Hope through Relativism: Learning to See Each Other as We Really Are," Dave Kay, Program facilitator, South Africa Field Studies, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Brazilian Church History," Mark L. Grover, Latin America subject specialist, Harold B. Lee Library, NOON, 238 HRCB

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"Imbalance of Powers: Congress, the President and the Constitution after 9/11," Gordon Silverstein, assistant professor of political science, UC—Berkeley, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Endgame in the Balkans," Elizabeth Pond, journalist and Transatlantic Internationale Politik editor, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Conflict in the Holy Land and Religious Peacemaking," Rabbi Rosen, 1:00 P.M., 205 JRCB, see flyer

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"The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity," Philip Jenkins, Distinguished Professor of History and Religious Studies, 2:00 P.M., JSB Auditorium, see flyer

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"Q&A: The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity," Philip Jenkins, Distinguished Professor of History and Religious Studies

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"Nigeria–U.S. Relations," His Excellency George A. Obiozor, Nigerian ambassador to the U.S., NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Is Democracy Contagious?" Zachary S. Elkins, assistant professor of political science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"International Loss of Technology—Can Both Parties Gain?" Ronald W. Jones, XEROX Professor of Economics, University of Rochester, 4:00 P.M., 251 TNRB, see flyer

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"Albania–U.S. Relations," His Excellency Aleksander Sallabanda, Albanian ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Securing Japan in a Dangerous Neighborhood," Richard J. Samuels, Ford International Professor of Political Science and Center for International Studies director, MIT, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"South African Field Studies: Learning That Transcends Boundaries," Tanya Fetui Tolman, founder of InnoVision Consulting, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Remapping Taipei: How Poets and Filmmakers Rethink Postwar Nationalist Cultural Policy," Steven Riep, assistant professor of Chinese, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"It's About the Story," Wynn Hougaard, award-winning film editor, LDS Motion Picture Studio, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Holocaust and the New Catholic Conscience," Suzanne Brown-Fleming, senior program officer, U.S. Holocaust Museum, Washington, D.C., 1:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Turning the Telescope Around: The CIA Looks at its History," Nicholas Dujmovic, CIA historian, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Our Covenantal Responsibility to the Poor," Kristen Proctor Westenskow, public health instructor, University of Utah, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Water in Mexico: Realities, Challenges, and Opportunities," Jose de Anda Sanchez, senior researcher, El Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, in Guadalajara, Mexico, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Life Along China's Korean Border," Dodge Billingsley, film producer and director, NOON, 238 HRCB

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"Transformational Diplomacy: The New Face of America Abroad," John Dinkelman, deputy director, Orientation Division, Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Department of State, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Thailand–U.S. Relations," His Excellency Virasakdi Futrakul, Thai ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Europe, NATO, and the United States: The New Geopolitics of European Security," John A. Agnew, professor of geography, UCLA, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The New Era of Divided Government: Congress and U.S. Foreign Policy," Bob King, chief of staff to Congressman Tom Lantos (D-California), 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Sino–U.S. Relations," Wang Yunxiang, vice president, Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Diplomacy and China Today: The Hot Issues," Robert D. Griffiths, deputy minister counselor for political affairs, U.S. Embassy, Beijing, China, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Antarctic Dreams: Still Life on the Ice with Meteorites," Jani Radebaugh, assistant professor of geological science, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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Students will present their research and cultural aspects of their international public health studies. Presentations will include Bolivia, Ghana, India, Jordan, and China; 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Integration of Muslims in European Society," Paolo Branca and Antonio Cuciniello, professors from the Catolic University of Milan, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"A Look at Saudi–U.S. Relations," His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., JSB auditorium, see flyer

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"Japanese Foreign Policy," Yuzo Ota, Consul-General (Denver), 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Education For All: In Whose Language? Language of Instruction in Lesotho Schools," Stephen Backman, PhD candidate, teacher education, Michigan State University, 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Global Orphan Crisis: Best Policy and Practices," John Williamson, senior technical advisor, Orphaned and Displaced Children’s Fund, USAID, 9:00 A.M., 3224 WSC, see flyer

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"Balkan Update: An Insider Look at the Latest on the Kosovo Process," Jeffrey M. Hovenier, Foreign Service officer, U.S. Department of State, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Foreign Service Career Lecture," Jeffrey M. Hovenier, deputy director, NATO Policy, European Security and Political Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 3:00 P.M., 2110 JFSB, see flyer

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"Intelligence Community Briefing," Bradford J. Bruton, open source analyst/collection manager, Central Intelligence Agency, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Future of Iraq," chair: Eric Hyer, associate professor of political science; participants: John Hughes, Dodge Billingsley, Donna Lee Bowen, Chris Jones, and Hamida al-Masudi, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Emerging Diseases in the Tropics: Biology Meets Economics, Politics, and Culture," Thomas Yuill, director and professor (emeritus), Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Malta–U.S. Relations," His Excellency John Lowell, Maltese ambassador to the U.S., 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Diplomacy: Representing America," Casey H. Christensen, counselor for political affairs, U.S. Embassy, Stockholm, Sweden, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"EU and the Global Economy," Kyle A. Galler, directorate-general, General Secretariat of the Council of the EU, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Slovakia–U.S. Relations," His Excellency Rastislav Kacer, Slovakian ambassador to the U.S., NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Information Revolution in India," Wajahat Habibullah, chief information commissioner, India, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Unlikely Heroes: Women as Israel," Gary A. Rendsburg, chair of Jewish Studies, Rutgers University, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The New York Times and the First Amendment," George Freeman, assistant general counsel, New York Times, 11:00 A.M., B092 JFSB, see flyer

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"Light from Egypt on the Exodus Story," Gary A. Rendsburg, chair of Jewish Studies, Rutgers University, 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"U.S. Nuclear Weapons and Nonproliferation: Dispelling the Myths," Kerry M. Kartchner, foreign affairs advisor, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Advanced Systems and Concepts Office, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB; Note: Career Workshop and Q&A, "Careers in National Security," will follow at 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"British–U.S. Relations and Priorities," His Excellency Sir David G. Manning, UK and Northern Ireland ambassador to the U.S., 2:00 P.M., DeJong Concert Hall, see flyer

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"Panama: Social Challenges, Political Responsibilities, and Economic Opportunities," His Excellency Fedrico A. Humbert, Panamanian ambassador to the U.S., NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Cultural Responses to Atrocity," Michael Murdock, History; Kent Schull, History; Ilona Klein, French & Italian; Steven Riep, Asian Studies; Alan Tansman, UC Berkeley; Aaron Skabelund, History

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"Jewish and Japanese Responses to Atrocity," Alan Tansman, chair, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, University of California—Berkeley, 11:00 A.M.–NOON, B094 JFSB, see flyer

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"Challenges to Democratization in Latin America," Mitchell A. Seligson, Centennial Professor of Political Science and Fellow of the Center for the Americas, Vanderbilt University, 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Visions de l'Europe et parcours de quelques écrivains belges," Arnaud Huftier, professor of French literature, University of Valenciennes, 11:00 A.M., B092 JFSB, NOTE: this lecture will be presented in French, see flyer

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"Securing American Diplomacy Worldwide: Life as a Special Agent," Frederick R. Stolper, special agent, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State, and executive deputy director, Overseas Security Advisory Council, 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Korea–U.S. Relations," His Excellency Lee Tae-sik, Korean ambassador to the U.S., 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Cross-Cultural Challenges of Building Democracy in Iraq," James B. Mayfield, emeritus professor of Middle East Studies, University of Utah, 11:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M., SC 206a, organized by Robert Norton, cosponsored with the Peace and Justice Program and the Department of Behavioral Science; for more information on Mayfield, see link

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"Representation and Resistance of the Provinces in Contemporary French Cinema," Stéphane Pillet, associate professor of French and department head, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The U.S. Intelligence-Policy Dynamic," Matthew Berrett, director, Office of Iraq Analysis, CIA, 4:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Disposable American: Layoffs and their Consequences," Louis Uchitelle, economics writer, New York Times, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Iraq and Vietnam: Lessons Learned and Mislearned," Robert Schulzinger, director, International Affairs Program, and College Professor of Distinction of History and International Affairs, Editor-in-Chief, Diplomatic History, University of Colorado, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Spies in the Movies: Hollywood’s Take on Lese Majeste," Loch K. Johnson, author and professor of political science, University of Georgia

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"Q&A: Spies in the Movies: Hollywood’s Take on Lese Majeste," Loch K. Johnson, author and professor of political science, University of Georgia

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"Hollywood, Don’t You Go Disrespectin’ My Culture: The Good Shepherd vs. Real CIA History," Nicholas Dujmovic, staff historian, CIA

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"Spying in Film and Fiction: A Panel Response," Panel Discussion: Ted Ralston, Fred Crook, Larry Booth, Stan Taylor, chair

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"The Interplay of Fact and Fiction in British Intelligence in the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries," Christopher Andrew, author and professor of modern and contemporary history, Cambridge University

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"The Spy Novel’s Patriot Games," Wesley K. Wark, author and associate professor of history, University of Toronto

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"The New Enemy: Congressional Intelligence Oversight in Spy Film and Fiction," Stan Taylor, professor of political science, Brigham Young University

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"The Truth of Espionage is often Stranger than the Fiction," Frederick P. Hitz, former CIA inspector general, Distinguished Practitioner in Residence, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, and lecturer, University of Virginia

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"Asia-Pacific Security," Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, American Samoa Representative to the U.S. Congress, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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Conversation with the First Lady of Peru," María del Pilar Nores Bodereau de García, 2:00 P.M., 151 TNRB, hosted by Instituto de Estudios Vallejianos (Filial Utah-EEUU) in BYU's Department of Spanish and Portuguese. NOTE: This event will be presented in Spanish only.

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"The Outlook for Energy in Canada and the United States: Challenges and Opportunities," Honorable Greg Melchin, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports, and Former Minister of Energy, in the Government of Alberta, 10:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Migrations: the Perplexity of Who is Being Baptized," Ted E. Lyon, Latin American studies coordinator and professor
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"Muslims and Christians: The Troubled Interface," Daniel C. Peterson, professor of Islamic studies and Arabic, BYU

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"The Perpetual Education Fund: Impacting the International Church," Elder John C. Carmack, emeritus General Authority and
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"Trends in Poverty and Implications for the Church," Timothy B. Heaton, professor and research associate, Family Studies Center, BYU, and Mallory Meyer

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"Global Issues Facing Women," Valerie M. Hudson, professor of political science, BYU Karen Hyer, adjunct professor, Women's Research Institute

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"Globalization and the Future Competitiveness of the United States," Earl H. Fry, professor of political science, BYU

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"The Abuse of Psychiatry in Central and East Europe Under the Communist Rule," Witold Simon, Fulbright scholar and assistant professor, Department of Neurotic Disorders and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, Warsaw, Poland, 3:00 P.M., 3223 WSC

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"Bagram to Baghdad: Five Years Covering the War on Terror," Dodge Billingsley, Documentary film producer and director, Combat Films and Research NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Spirituality in Ancient and Modern Egypt," Fayza M. H. Haikal, professor of Egyptology, American University in Cairo, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Libraries in Ancient Egypt," Fayza M. H. Haikal, professor of Egyptology, American University in Cairo, 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Intelligence, Military, and Congress: How to apply IR and Middle East Studies," Mark Morrison, deputy chief of staff to Senator Robert F. Bennett, 4:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Vice President Cheney and the Global War on Terror," Darren G. Hawkins, Donna Lee Bowen, Ralph C. Hancock, Scott Cooper, BYU Political Science Faculty

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"Syria's Cult of the Dead: Qatna (Syria) in the Second Millennium B.C.," Michel Maqdissi, director of archaeological sites, Department of Antiquities, Syria, 1:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Public Diplomacy and Soft Power: Governments, People and Foreign Policy," Nicholas Cull, professor and director of the master’s program in public diplomacy, USC Center on Public Diplomacy, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Jewish Priesthood of Christ in the Syriac Tradition," David G.K. Taylor, fellow and vicegerent of Wolfson College, Oxford, and university lecturer in Aramaic and Syriac, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Mysteries of the Dead Cities: Early Christian Sites in Syria," Maamoun Abdul Karim, professor of archaeology, University of Damascus, 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Roots of Conflict—Prospects for Peace," Norman Finkelstein, 7:30 P.M., Social & Behavioral Science Auditorium, University of Utah, see flyer

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"From Bullets to Ballots: U.S. Economic Assistance to Iraq," Susan Merrill, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Shared Values and Enduring Partnership: An Insight on Philippine–U.S. Bilateral Relations," His Excellency Willy C. Gaa, Filipino ambassador to the U.S., 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Syria, a Regime in Crisis: The Challenges, Responses, and Adaptations," Amr al-Azm, University of Damascus visiting professor at Brigham Young University, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Trafficking in Persons: A Modern-Day Form of Slavery," Rebecca E. Billings, G/TIP programs coordinator, Asia and Pacific Region, U.S. Department of State, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Traveling with the Secretary of State," Rebecca E. Billings, G/TIP programs coordinator, Asia and Pacific Region, U.S. Department of State, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"History, Culture, and Future of Boca del Rio, Mexico," Francisco Jose Gutierrez de Velasco Urtaza, mayor of Boca del Rio, and select officials of his administration, including the chief of international affairs and the director of communication. They will be address how we can create more educational, business, and cultural exchanges between our communities; 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB

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"Latter-day Saints Under Siege: The Unique Experience of Nicaraguan Mormons," Henri Gooren, staff member, Centre for Intercultural Theology (Centre IIMO), University of Utrecht, Netherlands, 1:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Islamic Nationalist Movements, Al-Qaeda, and the Global War on Terror," Kent Schull, visiting professor of history, BYU, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Happiness is Possible in Africa," Aminata Sow Fall, Senegalese writer, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Protecting Ideas in a ‘Borderless’ World," Nicholas Wells, with the Salt Lake City firm of Kirton & McConkie, NOON–1:30 P.M., Little America Hotel & Towers, 500 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, RSVP required, see flyer

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"Building Local Peace Amid Civil War: The Colombian Experience," Christopher Mitchell, emeritus professor of conflict resolution, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University, 1:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"U.S. Immigration, Perspectives from a U.S. Foreign Service Officer," Alexander Hawkes, vice consul, U.S. Embassy Guadalajara, Mexico, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Life in the Foreign Service," David W. Simons, deputy management counselor at the U.S. Mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (USNATO) in Brussels, Belgium, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"China and India Rising: The End of American Economic Supremacy?," Brian Reynolds, second secretary/vice consul, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Family Life in the Foreign Service (and were afraid to ask)," Reynolds Family Q&A, 3:00 P.M., B092 JFSB, see flyer

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"Italian Pioneers: From the Gold Rush to Today," Alessandro Trojani, director, Italians in the Gold Rush and Beyond, professor of multimedia computer science and e-learning, University of Florence, Italy, NOON, 238 HRCB

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"Foreign Service Officers: Careers and Lifestyles," Robert B. Laing, senior Foreign Service officer, Diplomat in Residence at Arizona State, 10:30 A.M.–NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"American Leadership at a Time of Global Crisis," Sir James Mancham, 7:00 P.M., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College, 1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah, Free and Open to the Public, see flyer

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"Hugo Chavez and Populism in Venezuela," Kirk A. Hawkins, assistant professor of political science, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"International Development Lecture," Anthony Yama, Koins for Kenya executive director, 10:00 A.M., 332 TNRB

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"America's Global Battle for Hearts and Minds: The Early Cold War Reconsidered," Kenneth A. Osgood, associate professor of history, Florida Atlantic University, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"From BYU, SWKT, and ISP to NGOs, EDs and CHC: An Acronymic Path to Profession," Starr Stratford, executive director, Community Health Connect, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Finding Some of the Lost Tribes of Israel," K. Lawson Younger, Jr., professor of Old Testament, Semitic languages, and Ancient Near Eastern history, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

( In 1189692043 days )

"Biblical Studies and the Comparative Method," K. Lawson Younger, Jr., professor of Old Testament, Semitic languages, and Ancient Near Eastern history, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Scotland on the Road to Independence," Brian Adam, Scottish National Parliament member, 3:30 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Competition Between Giants: The EU as a 'New' Global Power," Birol Yeşilada, professor of political science and international studies, Portland State University, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Inside the White House: What Happened to the Bush Plan to Change the World?," David E. Sanger, chief Washington correspondent, New York Times, 4:00 P.M., 250 SWKT, see flyer

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"Australia–U.S. Relations," His Excellency Dennis Richardson, Australian ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Future Sustainability of the Earth," Joseph A. Tainter, professor and head of Department of Environment and Society, College of Natural Resources, Utah State University, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, by Reza Aslan," Faculty Panel: Glen Cooper, William J. Hamblin, Daniel C. Peterson, Becky Lyn Schulthies

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"Malaysia and Islam Hadhari," Her Excellency Datin Paduka Rajmah Hussain, Malaysian ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"An Encounter with the First Lady," Wendy Widmann de Berger, First Lady of Guatemala, 2:00 P.M., Varsity Theater

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"Revolution, Reformation, and Regime Change: Contemporary Iran," Reza Aslan, author of No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, 3:00 P.M., JSB auditorium, see web site, see flyer

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"Hindsight is 20/20: Planning the Future by Looking at the Past," Mark Austin, regional coordinator, Bureau for Global Health, USAID, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Narcotics Trafficking and the Increasingly Important Role Venezuela Plays as a Transit Country," Willard Smith, first secretary and director, Narcotics Affairs and Law Enforcement Section American Embassy, Caracas, Venezuela, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"An Economic View on Immigration: The Merchandizing of Desert Crossing," John "Dink" Dinkelman, consul, U.S. Consulate, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Belgium–U.S. Relations," His Excellency Dominique Struye de Swielande, Belgian ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Personal Growth through International Experiences," Stacey Shaw, MSW, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Women in Leadership," Swanee Hunt, director, Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, 2:00 P.M., Gordon B. Hinckley Building, North Assembly Hall, seating is limited. Please R.S.V.P. to Carrie Scoresby, 422-4605 by Friday, 9 November

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"The New Biblical Archaeology—The Future of the Past," Aren M. Maeir, chairman, Department of Archaeology and Land of Israel Studies, Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv, Israel, 4:00 P.M., HBLL auditorium, see flyer

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"Stepping Across Cultures into Moldova," Scott M. Smith, James Passey Professor of Marketing, BYU, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"International Field Studies: A Foundation for a Career in Development," Daniel H. Nelson, international program coordinator, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Contradas and the Palio in the History and Life of Siena," Luca Bonomi, president, Dante Alighieri Society, Siena, Italy, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"5 Keys to Success in China and the European Union," David Hildebrandt, International Division, Kirton and McConkie Attorneys at Law, 8:00 A.M., 60 E. South Temple St., 16th Floor Eagle Gate Tower, RSVP to Carole Hymas, (801) 321-4809

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"Causes of Anti-Americanism in the Arab World," Abdelmahdi Alsoudi, professor of Middle East Studies, Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), Denver University, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"How and Why to Think about Graduate School: Insights from an 'Expert'," Curtis Child, doctoral candidate in sociology, Indiana University—Bloomington, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Do Nuclear Weapons Promote Peace?," Robert Rauchhaus, assistant professor of political science professor, University of California—Santa Barbara, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Briefing on Iraq, UN Reform, and Careers in Diplomacy," James Warlick, principal deputy assistant secretary, Bureau for International Organization Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 10:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Force Projection or Force Protection: A New Mission objective for Afghanistan and Iraq," Dodge Billingsley, producer/director, Combat Films, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"EU–U.S. Relations," His Excellency John Bruton, EU ambassador to the U.S., 3:00 P.M., Assembly Hall, Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center, see flyer

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"Fifty Years on the Frontier in Asia," Malan Jackson, emeritus director of international studies, Utah Valley State College, NOON, 238 HRCB, sponsored by the Asian Studies Association. See flyer

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"Carbon Trading: Solution to Climate Change or Corporate Resource Grab?," Larry Lohmann, author and founding member of the Durban Group for Climate Justice, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Fair Trade—Why it Matters to YOU," Jacqueline DeCarlo, author of Fair Trade: A Beginner's Guide, 7:30 P.M., Gore Auditorium, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, free admission, sponsored by Net Impact, Ten Thousand Villages, and Westminster College

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"Iraq—Why the Surge Worked," Adam Fife, strategic communication advisor in Iraq, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Images de soi, images de l'autre: visages du cinéma européen," Arnaud Huftier, professor of French literature, University of Valenciennes, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Hungary and Her Ally the United States," His Excellency Ferenc Somogyi, Hungarian ambassador to the U.S., NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Challenges and Opportunities in Trade in the Western Hemisphere," Her Excellency Linda Jewell, U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador, and His Excellency Charles Shapiro, senior director, Western Hemisphere FTA Task Force, NOON, 710 TNRB, see flyer

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"Interreligious Understanding," Gary D. Bouma, professor of sociology, Monash University, Australia, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Godzilla and Postwar Japanese Culture," William M. Tsutsui, Department of History chair, executive director of the Confucius Institute, University of Kansas, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, to be followed by a screening of Gojira (first version of Godzilla filmed in 1954) at 3:00 P.M., see flyer

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"National Security and the 2008 Presidential Election," Loch K. Johnson, author and professor of political science, University of Georgia, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"French Diplomacy on the Eve of the European Presidency," His Excellency Pierre Vimont, French ambassador to the U.S., 3:00 P.M., Assembly Hall, Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center, see flyer

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"Faith and Intellect: Empathy and Neutrality: Itinerary of a Catholic Scholar," Jad Hatem, professor of philosophy, University of Saint Joseph, Lebanon, 2:00–3:30 P.M. (Q&A to follow lecture), HBLL auditorium

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"The 3 Nephites, the Bodhisattva, and the Mahdi: The 3 Nephites as a Paradigm Context of Comparative Religion," Jad Hatem, professor of philosophy, University of Saint Joseph, Lebanon, 2:00–3:30 P.M. (Q&A to follow lecture), HBLL auditorium, see flyer

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"Powers to Lead," Joseph Nye, dean, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"From Retreat to Re-engagement: American Policy toward Sub-Saharan Africa Before and After 9/11," Robert G. Patman, professor of international relations, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Pure Love in Islam and Christianity: Itinerary of a Catholic Scholar," Jad Hatem, professor of philosophy, University of Saint Joseph, Lebanon, 2:00–3:30 P.M. (Q&A to follow lecture), HBLL auditorium, see flyer

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"Paraguay–U.S. Relations," His Excellency James Spalding, Paraguayan ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., Assembly Hall, Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center, see flyer

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"The Museum of Europe: A Presentation," Krzysztof Pomian, historian and scientific director of the Museum of Europe in Brussels, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Translation of the Divine Names in the Septuagint (Ancient Greek Bible)," Robert J.V. Hiebert, professor of Old Testament Studies, Trinity Western Seminary/ACTS, and director, Septuagint Institute, 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Septuagint and its Cultural and Theological Context," Robert J.V. Hiebert, professor of Old Testament Studies, Trinity Western Seminary/ACTS, and director, Septuagint Institute, 8:00 A.M., 382 JSB, see flyer

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"Public Perception and Humanitarian Initiatives Part II," Warner P. Woodworth, professor of organizational behavior, BYU 19th Annual Conference of the International Society, Introduced by Daryl K. Hobson, former mission president, Cape Verde Praia Mission

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"Public Perception and Humanitarian Initiatives Part I," Sharon Eubank, manager, LDS Charities; Introduced by Daryl K. Hobson, former mission president, Cape Verde Praia Mission

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"Building Bridges: Ambassador Hosting Program," Panel Moderator—Jeff Ringer, director, David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies; Panel Members—Ann Santini, Erland Peterson, Elder Ben B. and Sister Susan Banks

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"LDS International Society Conference Keynote Address," Elder Lance B. Wickman, Quorum of the Seventy and general counsel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Introduced by Elder Douglas L. Callister, Quorum of the Seventy

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"Presentation of Distinguished Service Award," Recipient: Elder Lance B. Wickman, Quorum of the Seventy and general counsel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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"Strengthening Relationships via Diplomatic Outreach," Panel Moderator/Introductions: William F. Atkin, associate general counsel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Panel Members—Ralph W. Hardy, Jr., area Seventy; M. Kenneth Bowler, director, Public and International affairs, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Olene S. Walker,
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"The Perfect Storm? LDS Media Events and the Foreign Press," Joel J. Campbell, assistant professor of communications, BYU; Introduced by R. Lanier Britsch, Board of Directors, International Society

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"LDS International Society Conference Welcome and Introduction," Cecil O. Samuelson, Quorum of the Seventy, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and president of Brigham Young University; Paul D. Rytting, president, International Society

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"Democracy and the Middle East: A View from Damascus," Sadik J. Al-Azm, visiting lecturer, Princeton University, and emeritus professor of modern European philosophy, University of Damascus, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"A Spanish View of Counter-Terrorism and International Relations," His Excellency Javier Rupérez, consul general of Spain in Chicago, NOON, Assembly Hall, Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center, see flyer

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"The Korean Economy and Lee Myung-bak’s Mandate for Change, Part 1", James H. Alvis, director of public affairs, Korea Economic Institute

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"The Korean Economy and Lee Myung-bak’s Mandate for Change, Part 2", Abraham Kim, analyst, Eurasia Group

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"ROK Alliance, Where to from Here?" L. Gordon Flake, executive director, Mike and Maureen Mansfield Foundation

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"Making a Difference Through Federal Service," Jason Lim, program analyst, Transportation Security Administration, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Designing a Nonproliferation Strategy for the 21st Century," Michael A. Guhin, U.S. Fissile Material Negotiator, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Tactical Shifts in the Chechen Insurgency: Yes, There is Still a War Going On," Dodge Billingsley, CANCELLED

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"Tactical Shifts in the Chechen Insurgency: Yes, There is Still a War Going On," Dodge Billingsley, documentary film producer and director, Combat Films and Research, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"What You Will Find in the Foreign Service," Jessica Ward, office management specialist, American Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2:00 P.M., B-104 JFSB, see flyer

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"Living the Dream: One Man's Journey from BYU Grad to Diplomat," Mark Perry, Foreign Service officer, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Petra: Lost City of Stone," One of the wonders of the ancient world, Petra's history dates back to 300 BC where it was the center of the spice trade. It stands over 2000 years later as a marvel of engineering. Dr. Alex Stecker, 7:00 P.M., free at the Orem Public Library, 58 North State Street

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"An Experience You Can Afford: The Value of Studying Abroad," Lynn Elliott, ISP director, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Integrating Traditional Knowledge with 21st Century Education Strategies: Relevance, Rigor, and Relationships," Herb Lee, Jr., executive director, Pacific American Foundation, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Ossetia in Perspective: Georgia Plays Russian Roulette," Dodge Billingsley, producer/director, Combat Films & Research, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Church in Mexico," Fernando R. Gomez, historian and researcher of the Church in Mexico, owner of the Museo de Historia del Mormonismo en Mexico (Museum of the History of Mormonism in Mexico) in Mexico City, and former mission and temple president in Latin America, 2:00-3:00 P.M., Library Auditorium, 1080 HBLL

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Look inside a world-leading engine of growth and innovation and what do you see? Goldman Sachs Operations serves as the focal point of the firm. Individuals in operations leverage industry knowledge, creative thinking, and technical skills to understand what each business is trying to achieve and make it happen; 1:00 P.M., 238 HRCB

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"Vietnam–U.S. Relations," His Excellency Le Cong Phung, Vietnamese ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Working in International Supply Chain Management: Where Business, Politics, Culture, Human Rights, and the Environment Collide," Carrie George, remediation and training manager, CSCC, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"African Unity: History, Problems, Prospects," F. Abiola Irele, professor of African and Afro-American Studies and Romance Languages and Literatures, Harvard University, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Historia de la Iglesia en Sudamérica (History of the Church in South America)," Nestor Curbelo, South America south area historian of the Church, author of several books on the Church in South America, and a former stake president in Buenos Aires, Argentina (presentation will be in Spanish), 2:00–3:00 P.M., Library Auditorium, 1080 HBLL

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"Health Care Crisis: What Canada and the U.S. Can Learn from One Another in Providing Effective Health Care," Antonia Maioni, director, Institute for the Study of Canada, McGill University, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Current Financial Crisis" Randall D. Guynn, head of Davis Polk & Wardwell’s Financial Institutions Group, 11:00 A.M., 250 SWKT, see flyer

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"A 'Low-Carb' Diet for the Planet," Matthew L. Wald, NYT reporter, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Yao Ming and 1 Billion NBA Fans in Asia," Eric A. Hyer, Asian Studies coordinator and professor of political science, BYU

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"Elder A. Theodore Tuttle and LDS Church Growth in South America," Mark L. Grover, Latin American studies bibliographer, Harold B. Lee Library, 2:00–3:00 P.M., Library Auditorium, 1080 HBLL

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"Views From the Stands: Race, Gender, and Sports in Modern America," Richard I. Kimball, professor of history, BYU

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"Sources for the Study of the Church in Latin America," Michael Landon, an archivist at the Church Historical Archives, Salt Lake City, 2:00–3:00 P.M., Library Auditorium, 1080 HBLL

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CANCELLED due to world financial crisis: "Ghana–U.S. Relations,"His Excellency Kwame Bawuah-Edusei, Ghanaian ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Relationship Matters as Much as the Money: Sustainability for Schools in Cambodia," Kari Grady Grossman, writer/photographer

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"Mali–U.S. Relations," His Excellency Abdoulaye Diop, Malian ambassador to the U.S., NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Eating Italian Culture: A Culinary Journey through Italian Art, History, Music, and Literature," Luca Bonomi, president, Dante Alighieri Society, Siena, Italy, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Uganda–U.S. Relations," His Excellency Perezi K. Kamunanwire, Ugandan ambassador to the U.S., NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Iran, Nuclear Non-proliferation, and Middle East Policy," Moderator: Chad F. Emmett, MESA coordinator, associate professor of geography, BYU; panel guests: Amr al-Azm, visiting professor from the University of Damascus, Syria; Scott Cooper, associate professor of political science, BYU; Eric A. Hyer, associate professor of political science, BYU

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"Provincial Power in the Assyrian Empire: A Microhistory of a Provincial Administrator," Bradley J. Parker, associate professor of history, University of Utah, 11:00 A.M., 2113 JKB, see flyer

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"Careers in the U.S. State Department," Kerry M. Kartchner, senior advisor for strategic planning, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, U.S. Department of State, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Inside the 'Real' NCIS," R. Daniel Smith, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Islam and the Modern World," Akbar S. Ahmed, Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies, American University in Washington, D.C., 3:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Islamic Art: A Celebration of Unity and Diversity," Sabiha Al Khemir, founding director of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar; she taught at the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY), and recently curated a show at the Louvre; 3:00 P.M., MOA

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"What's Next? Post-Election Perspectives on U.S. Foreign Policy," Darren G. Hawkins, chair, political science, BYU; Valerie M. Hudson, professor of political science, BYU; Andrew L. Johns, assistant professor of history; and Kennedy Fellow Stan A. Taylor, emeritus professor of political science, BYU.

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CANCELLED "South Africa–U.S. Relations," His Excellency Welile Nhlapo, South African ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB

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"Missing Queues: Enduring Insights from India," Loryn Anderson, Master’s in education candidate, Harvard Graduate School, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Security and Peace Building in Eurasia—Threats, Challenges and Perspectives," His Excellency Nicolae Chirtoaca, Moldovan ambassador to the U.S., NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"How Soccer Explains the World: an unlikely theory of globalization", Franklin Foer, author and journalist, 3:00 P.M., JSB auditorium, see flyer

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"Insider View of the Foreign Service," John "Dink" Dinkelman, consul, U.S. Consulate, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"The Transformation in Pakistan," His Excellency Husain Haqqani, Pakistani ambassador to the U.S., 11:00 A.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Pakistan and the U.S.: From Short-term Allies to Long-term Strategic Partnership," His Excellency Husain Haqqani, Pakistani ambassador to the U.S., NOON, Moot Court Room, J. Reuben Clark Law School

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"Please Don't Tell this Story: LDS Humanitarian Work and the Media," Sharon Eubank Manager, LDS Humanitarian, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"Meltdown: The Inside Story of the North Korean Nuclear Crisis," Mike Chinoy, Edgerton Fellow on Korean Security at the pacific Council on International Policy in Los Angeles, 2:00 P.M., 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"A Genealogy of Japanese Colonial Policies: The Views of Christian University Scholars," Jin Makabe, visiting research fellow at Harvard University who is an associate professor of political science at Hokkaido University, Japan, NOON, 238 HRCB, see flyer

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"What is Happening Inside Iran? Between Conciliation and Oppression" Farideh Farhi, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 10:00 A.M., Salt Lake City Main Library Auditorium (210 E. 400 South). The event is sponsored by the Middle East Center and individuals from the Utah Iranian-American community. Middle East Center Director, Bahman Baktiari, will give an introduction to this lecture and Francine Mahak will give the concluding remarks. A short talk conducted in Persian will follow the lecture and discussion. The lecture is free and open to the public.

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