Dr. Kamal Ali Beyoghlow, Professor of International Relations,
The National Defense University

Moderator: Professor Penny Jenison Rivin

Dr. Beyoghlow’s extensive knowledge of Turkey’s status in the world has been augmented by recent visits there. Currently an advisor to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Dr. Beyoghlow is researching the evolution of Al Qaeda and its impact on the state system in the Arab and Muslim world. Beyoghlow has served as the U.S. National War College’s Resident Scholar on the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Islamic studies and grand strategy. While at the College, he was Academic Chair and Professor of Terrorism and Counter Terrorism. He is also currently a professor at both George Washington University and American University. Beyoghlow earned his MA from Tufts University and a Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley.

Dr. Kamal Ali Beyoghlow - Nov. 22

Member $50.00 Non-Member $60.00

December 13, 2009
Meeting the Potential Challenges of Iran

Christopher Preble, Director of Foreign Policy Studies,
Cato Institute, Washington D. C.

The question of how to deal with Iran and its nuclear plans is now probably the hottest topic in world affairs.  How can we block Iran’s drive toward nuclear weapons and help protect Israel without creating war in the Middle East?  Is there a possibility that we can connect with the pro-democratic youth in the country?  In his role at the Cato Institute, one of the nation’s leading think tanks, Christopher Preble has specialized in both Iran and Iraq. He has also spoken about these countries to a number of WAC audiences around the nation. In addition to several books, Preble has written more than 100 articles, which have appeared in such influential publications as The Wall Street Journal, the Foreign Service Journal and the Harvard International Review.

Christopher Preble - Dec. 13

Member $50.00 Non-Member $60.00

January 10, 2010
Latin America:  Key Issues for the U. S.

Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow, former Ambassador to Mexico and Venezuela

The politics of oil, anti-Americanism, and the inflow of contraband drugs and illegal migration continue to plague our relationships with our neighbors to the south.  Ambassador Davidow is currently President of the Institute of the Americas, located at UCSD in La Jolla. During his 34 years in the Foreign Service, he was posted as Ambassador to Mexico and Venezuela, and also served as Assistant Secretary of State for Latin America, retiring as one of the nation’s highest ranking professional diplomats, with the personal rank of Career Ambassador.

Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow - Jan. 10

Member $50.00 Non-Member $60.00

February 21, 2010
China:  Leading the Global Economy

Dr. Nicholas Lardy, Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for
International Economics, Washington, D. C.

China may be taking over as the world economic leader.  What will this mean to the future of the US?  Prior to serving as Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, D.C., Dr. Lardy was the Director of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. He has also taught at Yale University and held a senior position at the Brookings Institution. His numerous books on China have explored that nation’s rapidly growing role in the world’s economy. Lardy received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Michigan.

Dr. Nicholas Lardy - Feb. 21

Member $50.00 Non-Member $60.00

March 14, 2010
International Competition in Space

Lt. General Michael Hamel, former Commander of the
U. S. Space and Missile Systems Center

As a young officer, Hamel helped develop the early version of the Ground Positioning System that you use today. As Commander of the U.S. Space and Missile Systems Center, Lt. General Hamel directed a “back to basics” approach to his management of research and development, as well as acquisition and sustainment of space, missile, command and control activities, along with operational satellite systems. Hamel has served in senior positions at U.S. Air Force Headquarters and Air Force Space Command. From 1996-1998, he was the military advisor to Vice President Al Gore. Among his many decorations and awards, Hamel has been given the Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Upon retirement last year from the Air Force, Hamel became Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development of Orbital Sciences Corp.

Lt. General Michael Hamel

Member $50.00 Non-Member $60.00

April 18, 2010
The U. S. and the World:  Beyond the Financial Crisis

Ambassador Robert Kimmitt, recently retired U. S. Deputy Secretary
of the Treasury and former Ambassador to Germany

Ambassador Robert Kimmitt - Apr. 18

Member $50.00 Non-Member $60.00

May 2, 2010
India and Pakistan:  Is Resolution Possible?

A Panel

Ambassador Terisita Schaffer, Director, South Asia Program Center for Strategic and International Studies;

Ambassador Howard Schaffer, Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, Georgetown University

Teresita Schaffer came to CSIS 11 years ago, after a 30-year career in the US Foreign Service.  For most of her career, she focused on international economic issues and South Asia, becoming one of the State Department’s principal experts.  From 1989-1992, she served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, at that time the senior South Asia position in the department.  From 1992-1995, she was the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka; and from 1995-1997, she served as Director of the Foreign Service Institute.

Howard Schaffer was Ambassador to Bangladesh from 1984 to 1987.  Prior to that, he served in Delhi from 1961 to 1967 and Islamabad from 1974 to 1977.  He also served (with his wife) in Sri Lanka.  While at the State Department, he was twice Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Near East and South Asia.  Now at the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, he teaches courses on diplomacy and on US relations with India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.  Ambassador Schaffer has just published a book, “The Limits of Influence: America’s Role in Kashmir."

Ambassador Terisita Schaffer - May 2

Member $50.00 Non-Member $60.00