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SUMMARY:Strengthening Democracies’ Hand:  Rebuilding Economy at Home & Allyshoring Abroad with John Austin
DESCRIPTION:We welcome John Austin\, senior fellow\, Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. \nTo effectively counter economic competition\, global security threats\, and assaults on the rules-based global order from authoritarian nations\, democratic allies must work together as never before and push the adoption and integration of two core strategies: building stronger domestic economies — through investments in people\, innovation and infrastructure; and doing so through allyshoring (expanded trade\, co-production and supply chain relations with countries that share our values and interest in strengthening the rules based international order).  Mr. Austin will discuss how the US and allied nations—with President Trump back in office– can check authoritarians and continue to forge allied economic strength and collective security. \nA reception for this event will take place from 5:15 – 6pm. Join us and meet other community members interested in the world. \nLocation and Parking \nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \nTickets \nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \nOur Supporters \nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/john-austin/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Power and Climate Change:  How Inequality Impedes Effective International Collaboration with Miriam Gay-Antaki
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe welcome Miriam Gay-Antaki\, Geographer\, University of New Mexico. While the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the most important international meeting surrounding climate change\, it can perpetuate or contest socio-environmental narratives responsible for social and environmental inequalities. This program will examine the intersections of power in climate change policy\, focusing on how power relations shape policy outcomes at the COPs. Dr. Gay-Antaki will reveal how long-standing power dynamics hinder international collaboration and effective climate action despite efforts to increase participation from underrepresented groups including: women\, indigenous peoples\, and the global South. This program will advocate for an approach that centers the experiences and voices of those directly affected by climate change to cultivate social and environmental justice. \nA reception for this event will take place from 5 – 6pm. Join us and meet other community members interested in the world. \nLocation and Parking \nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \nTickets \nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \nOur Supporters \nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor and Topic Sponsor Grand Rapids Community College
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/miriam-gay-antaki/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Across the Atlantic: NATO from a European Perspective with Gert-Jan Segers
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe welcome Gert-Jan Segers\, former Dutch Member of Parliament (2012-2023)\, former leader of the Christian Union Party and two-time member of a coalition government of the Netherlands. \nWith the re-election of President Trump\, the future of NATO and our relations with European allies will continue to evolve. From a European perspective\, NATO plays a critical role in ensuring regional security\, political stability\, and cooperation. While NATO is widely supported across Europe\, there are some criticisms and concerns\, including debates on NATO’s openness to future expansion—particularly Ukraine and Georgia and the potential for Russian antagonism. Join us for a conversation with Dutch politician Gert-Jan Segers as he discusses NATO\, transatlantic relations and the future security of Europe. \nA reception for this event will take place from 5 – 6pm. Join us and meet other community members interested in the world. \nLocation and Parking \nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \nTickets \nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \nOur Supporters \nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center \nSpecial thanks to Topic sponsors Eenhoorn LLC and  Calvin University’s Departments of Politics and Economics and Dutch and German Languages
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/gert-jan-segers/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Evolving U.S.-China Relations: Early Clues to the Next Chapter with Ali Wyne
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Ali Wyne\, senior research and advocacy advisor\, China\, International Crisis Group. \nBased on the record of the first Trump administration\, statements that President Donald Trump has made in recent months\, and appointments that he has made thus far to senior foreign policy positions\, Mr. Wyne will deliver a keynote address that considers how the second Trump administration might approach China policy and how Beijing might be strategizing in response. \nA reception for this event will take place from 5 – 6pm. Join us and meet other community members interested in the world. \nLocation and Parking \nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \nTickets \nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \nOur Supporters \nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/ali-wyne/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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