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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us via zoom on the first Thursday of every month\, 10am-11am\, for our members Coffee and Discussion meeting. A zoom link will be sent to your email upon registration! Register HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-virtual-8/
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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SUMMARY:This session is cancelled:Coffee and Discussion (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF REGISTRATION.
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-in-person-7/
LOCATION:Falmouth Memorial Library\, 5 Lunt Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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SUMMARY:Greenland Navigates: Autonomy\, Climate\, and U.S. Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:Great Decisions 2025: U.S. Foreign Policy at a Crossroads \n\n\n\nGreenland Navigates: Autonomy\, Climate\, and U.S. Foreign Policy\nOn March 11\, 2025\, Greenlanders head to the polls in the face of growing demands for independence and repeated calls from President Trump to bring the self-governing territory under U.S. control. How will the outcome shape the future of the world’s largest island? Join us Tuesday\, March 18th to hear renowned scholars Amanda Lynch and Charles Norchi explore Greenland’s delicate balancing act amidst its own aspirations for self-determination\, increased geopolitical competition in the Arctic\, and a rapidly changing climate.  \nhttps://www.jonaa.org/content/as-greenland-decides \n Our Speakers: \nCharles H. Norchi is the Benjamin Thompson Professor of Law in the University of Maine School of Law\, Visiting Professor in the Climate Change Institute of the University of Maine and the Institute for the Environment at Brown University\, Fellow of the World Academy of Arts and Sciences\,  Co-Chair of the International Institute for Law\, Science and Policy (Geneva\, Switzerland)\, Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland\, member of the Arctic Council of the Hague Initiative for Global Justice and member of the World Affairs Council of Maine Advisory Board. Dr. Norchi has published widely on international law\, international security\, the Arctic and Afghanistan. \n Amanda H. Lynch is the Sloan Lindemann and George Lindemann\, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Environment and Society\, Professor of Earth\, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University\, Visiting Professor in the Climate Change Institute of the University of Maine and Visiting Scholar in the University of Maine School of Law. A pioneering climate scientist\, she developed the first Arctic regional climate system model and has published extensively on climate science and policy\, with a focus on polar regions. Dr. Lynch Chairs the Research Board of the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO).  \n📅 Date: TUESDAY March 18\, 2025\n📍 Location: Glickman Family Room\, Glickman Library\, USM Portland\n⏰ Time: 5:30 – 7:30 \nTickets: \n$15 for members \n$20 non-members \nMaine Students FREE \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/greenland-navigates-autonomy-climate-and-u-s-foreign-policy-2/
CATEGORIES:Great Decisions
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us via zoom on the first Thursday of every month\, 10am-11am\, for our members Coffee and Discussion meeting. A zoom link will be sent to your email upon registration! Register HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-virtual-7/
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Coffee and Discussion (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Due to insufficient registration\, this session must be cancelled. Please join us at the next on-line session on March 6th \n 
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-in-person-6/
LOCATION:Falmouth Memorial Library\, 5 Lunt Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us via zoom on the first Thursday of every month\, 10am-11am\, for our members Coffee and Discussion meeting. A zoom link will be sent to your email upon registration! Register HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-virtual-6/
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:A monthly discussion of world events for members. In-person meetings are held every third Thursday of the month at the Falmouth Memorial Library\, 10am-11am. Register HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-in-person-5/
LOCATION:Falmouth Memorial Library\, 5 Lunt Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T100000
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us via zoom on the first Thursday of every month\, 10am-11am\, for our members Coffee and Discussion meeting. A zoom link will be sent to your email upon registration! Register HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-virtual-5/
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T190000
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SUMMARY:Weeknight Webinar: Navigating a Changing Middle East - The view from the Gulf
DESCRIPTION:With former British Ambassador Mr. Jon Wilks CMG\, moderated by Allison Hodgkins \nJoin us for an insightful discussion with Mr. Jon Wilks CMG\, a seasoned British diplomat with over three decades of experience in the Middle East\, on the ways Saudi Arabia and other GCC states are adapting to the complex regional dynamics. The discussion will consider the impact of the on-going wars in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon\, as well as the consequences of the collapse of the Assad regime.  Other topics will include Iran’s changing influence\, Turkey’s expanding role\, and diplomatic efforts to prevent the spread of conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. This webinar will be a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how these complex dynamics are reshaping the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape and the implications for regional stability and security. \nMr. Jon Wilks CMG is a distinguished British diplomat with over three decades of experience in the UK Diplomatic Service. His career has been marked by significant roles in the Middle East and North Africa\, including ambassadorial positions in Qatar (2020-2023)\, Iraq (2017-2019)\, Oman (2014-2017)\, and Yemen (2010-2011) As a fluent Arabic speaker\, Wilks has also served as the UK Special Representative for Syria (2012-2014) and Regional Arabic Spokesman (2007-2009). Ambassador Wilks’ expertise extends beyond traditional diplomacy. He has navigated complex geopolitical challenges\, particularly in conflict zones\, and has been instrumental in fostering UK relations with various Arab nations. He is currently the Azman Hashim Fellow in International Relations at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies\, where his research interests focus on the Middle East and North African affairs\, conflict resolution\, stabilization\, and mediation.  He holds a MPhil in International Relations from St Antony’s College\, Oxford\, and a MA in Middle East Politics from Durham University \nHis research interests focus on RSVP HERE \nWeeknight Webinars are included in membership dues. Suggested donation for non-members is $15.
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/weeknight-webinar-developments-in-syria-and-iraq-and-their-impact-on-a-changing-region-with-ambassador-ret-jon-wilks-moderated-by-allison-hodgkins/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Weeknight Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Maine":MAILTO:info@wacmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T110000
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SUMMARY:Syria: Coffee and Discussion (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:For this month’s in-person coffee\, we will discuss events in Syria. A monthly discussion of world events for members. In-person meetings are held every third Thursday of the month at the Falmouth Memorial Library\, 10am-11am. \nMember’s Register HERE\nHere are some suggested readings. \n\nTeam\, B. T. V. J. (2024\, December 13). Syria in maps: Who controls the country now Assad has gone?  \n\nMacFarquhar\, N.\, & Scheck\, J. (2024\, December 15). How might the rebels govern Syria? Their ruling history in Idlib offers clues. The New York Times. \n\nStatelet of Survivors. (2024.). Hardcover – Amy Austin Holmes – Oxford University Press. \n\n\n\n We also recommend you tune into our upcoming Wednesday Night Webinar with Amy Austin Holmes! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-in-person-4/
LOCATION:Falmouth Memorial Library\, 5 Lunt Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T200000
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SUMMARY:Weeknight Webinar: Syria in Transition
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Amy Austin Holmes\, a leading expert on Syria and author of “Statelet of Survivors\,” for a critical discussion of the country’s dramatic transition following Assad’s fall. The conversation will draw on her seven years of field research in Northeast Syria and explore the challenges and opportunities of establishing governance and building an inclusive post-Assad state. \nDr. Holmes brings unique insights from her groundbreaking survey of over 400 Syrian Democratic Forces members and extensive research on governance models in Syria’s autonomous regions. This timely conversation will examine how Syria can navigate its complex transition while ensuring protection for its diverse communities. \nDate: Wednesday\, December 18\, 2024\nTime: 7:00-8:00 PM\nPlatform: ZOOM \nREGISTER HERE\nFor more context on governance in Syria\, we recommend Dr. Holmes’ newly published book “Statelet of Survivors” \n \nDr. Amy Austin Holmes is an Instructional Associate Professor at Texas A&M University’s Bush School and author of three books on Middle Eastern politics and social movements. \nKey Discussion Points\n\nModels of inclusive governance from Northeast Syria’s autonomous region\nProtection of religious and ethnic minorities under the new leadership\nTurkey’s evolving role and influence in Syria’s political landscape\nProspects for decentralized governance and minority rights\nChallenges of integrating different administrative models across Syria
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/weeknight-webinar-syria-in-transition/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Weeknight Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Maine":MAILTO:info@wacmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us via zoom on the first Thursday of every month\, 10am-11am\, for our members Coffee and Discussion meeting. A zoom link will be sent to your email upon registration! Register HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-virtual-4/
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T100000
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:A monthly discussion of world events for members. In-person meetings are held every third Thursday of the month at the Falmouth Memorial Library\, 10am-11am. Register HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-in-person-3/
LOCATION:Falmouth Memorial Library\, 5 Lunt Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T100000
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us via zoom on the first Thursday of every month\, 10am-11am\, for our members Coffee and Discussion meeting. A zoom link will be sent to your email upon registration! REGISTER HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-virtual-3/
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T173000
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SUMMARY:Global Stakes with Local Ties: Diverse Perspectives on the Election and Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 24th for our third\, annual Fall Foreign Policy Forum: Global Stakes with Local Ties.\n\n\nWill foreign policy be a factor in this year’s election? Conventional wisdom says U.S. voters decide on domestic issues – like jobs and the economy\, and put little stock in things happening “far from home.” At the same time\, we live in an interconnected world and for many in our community “far from home” can feel close to home as well. In fact\, more polls are showing likely voters listing listing foreign policy issues among their top concerns. For this year’s Forum\, we’ve invited a diverse panel of community leaders to explore how Mainers are thinking about the intersection of foreign policy and the November election. Take part in an important conversation on the ways critical issues like climate\, trade policies\, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine and immigration are impacting our communities and how they may influence the vote. \nInvited panelists include: Tae Chong\, Eisha Khan\, Mike Rurenza Mfashingabo\, and Julie Trujillo Luengo; moderated by Sarah Petrin \nWe will also hear from Maine Secretary of State\, Shenna Bellows\, on the importance of voter participation for shaping policy at home and abroad. State Representative Deqa Dhalac and Portland City Councilor Pious Ali will also offer opening and closing remarks. \nREGISTER HERE \nShare your thoughts on foreign policy and the election. Take our pre-Forum survey!
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/global-stakes-with-local-ties-diverse-perspectives-on-the-election-and-foreign-policy/
LOCATION:Glickman Family Library\, 314 Forest Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Maine":MAILTO:info@wacmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION: October 17th at the Falmouth Memorial Library\, 10am-11am. Register HERE \nTopic: Will foreign policy decide the election? \nFacilitator: Allison \nSuggested Readings \nAai. (2024\, October 2). New poll finds Arab American voters evenly divided in the 2024 presidential election. Arab American Institute. \nCFR Editors. (2024\, April 30). Election 2024. Council on Foreign Relations. \nWhy U.S. foreign policy may play a larger role at the 2024 national conventions. (2024\, June 16). PBS News. \nFiveThirtyEight. (2024\, October 1). Will foreign policy impact the 2024 election? | 538 Politics Podcast [Video]. YouTube. \nStaff\, C. (2024\, June 10). Will 2024 be a foreign policy election? Campaigns & Elections.
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Falmouth Memorial Library\, 5 Lunt Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182639
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us via zoom on the first Thursday of every month\, 10am-11am\, for our members Coffee and Discussion meeting. A zoom link will be sent to your email upon registration! REGISTER HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Maine":MAILTO:info@wacmaine.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182639
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SUMMARY:Global Security Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to partner with the World Affairs Council of Connecticut on their annual Global Security Forum: Power Plays. The 2024 Global Security Forum (GSF) is a leading goal summit that brings together the world’s top leaders and experts in cutting-edge conversations on the most critical security concerns we face and the Power Plays that will decided our future. World Affairs Council of Maine members are invited to attend in person or virtually on Friday\, September 20th. \nA full list of speakers and schedule is available HERE. \nTickets can be found HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/global-security-forum-2024/
LOCATION:Goodwin University East\, 1 Riverside Dr\, East Hartford\, 06118
CATEGORIES:In Partnership
ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Maine":MAILTO:info@wacmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182639
CREATED:20240909T204805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T184926Z
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SUMMARY:Intersections of Elections and Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:This is part 2 of a three part series on the elections organized by COA\, Gateway Services and the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center. Panelists Allison Hodgkins\, Executive Director of World Affairs of Maine\, Fatima Saidi\, National Campaign Director\, and Faisal Khan\, Executive Director of the Immigrant Welcome Center
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/intersections-of-elections-and-foreign-policy/
LOCATION:Gateway Community Services\, 501 Forest Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Maine":MAILTO:info@wacmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240919T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182639
CREATED:20240515T173710Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee And Discussion: Current Events at the Falmouth Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:Allison will share her impressions from her recent travel to Jordan and the West Bank. \nKershner\, I. (2022\, April 15). Jerusalem tattoo artist Inks pilgrims\, priests and those scarred by conflict. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/15/world/middleeast/jerusalem-tattoo-artist.html \nDe Vega\, L.\, De Vega\, L.\, & De Vega\, L. (2024\, February 15). Curfews and closed schools: How the war suffocates the Palestinians of Hebron. EL PAÍS English. https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-02-15/curfews-and-closed-schools-how-the-war-suffocates-the-palestinians-of-hebron.html \nMiranda\, K. (2017\, December 29). Despite the hurdles\, Hebron glass makers keep the kiln fires burning. Middle East Eye. https://www.middleeasteye.net/features/despite-hurdles-hebron-glass-makers-keep-kiln-fires-burning \nSudilovsky\, J.\, & Sudilovsky\, J. (2023\, December 22). Despite difficult Christmas season in Bethlehem devoid of tourists\, local Christians have hope – OSV News. OSV News –. https://www.osvnews.com/2023/12/22/despite-difficult-christmas-season-in-bethlehem-devoid-of-tourists-local-christians-have-hope/ \nStern\, I. (2024\, July 26). A pollster sheds light on Palestinian attitudes toward the U.S.\, Israel and Hamas. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2024/07/26/g-s1-12949/khalil-shikaki-palestinian-polling-israel-gaza-hamas
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-current-events-at-the-falmouth-memorial-library-2/
LOCATION:Falmouth Memorial Library\, 5 Lunt Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion: The Situation in Kenya
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Maine in Coffee and Discussion to consider the protests in Kenya regarding the ongoing debt crisis. REGISTER \nSuggested readings:\n• Cohen\, P.\, & Bradsher\, K. (2024\, June 26). Behind the deadly unrest in Kenya is a staggering and painful national debt. The New York Times. \n• Romeu\, R. (2024\, April 18). The Emerging Global Debt Crisis and the Role of International Aid. CSIS. \n• Cohen\, P. (2024\, June 14). $29 trillion: that’s how much debt emerging nations are facing. The New York Times. \n• Al Jazeera English. (2024\, January 6). Is a global debt crisis looming? | Counting the Cost [Video]. YouTube. \n• A world of debt dashboard. (2024.). UNCTAD.
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-the-situation-in-kenya/
LOCATION:Falmouth Memorial Library\, 5 Lunt Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
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