2024 Global Engagement Award 5/14/24

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If you watch the news, it may seem like the world is on fire.  For decades the number of people living in poverty was on the decline, and now it is on the rise as is the number of people living on one meal or less per day. The food that we eat has been grown covered in chemicals that have contaminated fresh water and salt water alike.  The good news is that the solution is at hand, but it may involve us getting a little dirty.

Nicolas Gorjestani 5/2/24

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Current events illustrate the growing conflict between Russia and the West.  The biggest war in Europe since WWII.  Growing tensions that evoke the Cold War.  Imprisionment and murder of dissidents.  Detention of U.S. citizens on suspect charges.  Russian alliance with Iran.  Join us to hear noted author and economist Nicolas Gorjestani present a framework and history to understanding this current and growing conflict.

Professors Singumbe Muyeba and Abigail Kabandula

April 10th, 2024

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Professors Singumbe Muyeba and Abigail Kabandula will be discussing a paper that they wrote which examines US foreign policy in Africa from 1945 to 2022. The paper describes the evolution of US foreign policy in Africa from support for decolonization to containment, to democratic enlargement and withdrawal, and to disengagement and disparagement, but also shows the consistent underlying trend of increasing militarization, countering rising powers and genuine socio-economic support to the continent.

Robert Blake 2/15/24

The Promise and Challenges of Climate Diplomacy Robert Blake, Former U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia and Sri Lanka DCFR Global Speaker Series Speaker: Robert Blake, Former U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia and Sri Lanka, and head of the Southeast Asia practice at McClarty Associates Date: Thursday, February 15th, 2024 Time: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Central […]

Human Stories 1/25/24

Human Stories, Global Journeys: Responding to Colorado’s New Refugees and Asylum Seekers Global Insights = Local Results Speaker Series Panelists: Melissa Burton; Andrea Loya; Wesley Brockway; and Jaime Koehler Blanchard Moderator: James Walsh Date: Thursday, January 25th 2024 Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm; Panel starts at 6:30pm Location: Posner Center Commons Event Space 1031 33rd St. […]

Representative Jason Crow

Representative Jason Crow U.S. Congress Post Dinner Discussion of 2023 Foreign Affairs Highlights with Rachel Epstein DCFR Global Speaker Series Speaker: Representative Jason Crow Date: Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Central Denver Location

Colorado’s Climate Commitment: Leading and Learning Internationally

YPC Global Insight Series Join us for an enlightening evening on Monday, October 16th, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Posner Center, hosted by the Young Professionals Committee of Denver Council on Foreign Relations. As the inaugural event of our Global Insights with Local Results series, this panel will delve into the critical theme […]

Jim Miller – A Leading Expert in National Security

James (Jim) Miller is a distinguished expert in national security and foreign policy. He currently serves as the Assistant Director for Policy and Analysis at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and as the U.S. Coordinator for the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) security agreement on the National Security Council staff. James Miller was senior professional […]

Professor Rhett Larson 9/13/23

September 13th, 2023 Extraterrestrial Water Law DCFR Global Speaker Series Speaker: Professor Rhett Larson Date: September 13th, 2023 Time: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Central Denver Location