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16 Global Energy and Environment Initiative, “Challenges and Prospects of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference,” Tim Wirth, United Nations Foundation. 12:30-2 p.m., Bernstein-Offit 500, 202.663.5786. 16 American Foreign Policy Program, JHU Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, “Winning Hearts and Minds: American Public Diplomacy in the 21st Century,” Alec Ross, U.S. Department of State; Joan Mower, Voice of America; Philip Seib, University of Southern California; Phyllis Elliott Oakley, SAIS. 7-9:30 p.m., Bernstein-Offit LL7, 202.663.5790. 17 European Studies Program, “Keynes: Return of the Master,” Robert Skidelsky, University of Warwick. 5-7:15 p.m., Rome Auditorium, 202.663.5796. 17 Bologna Center, “Reimagining Iran,” Azar Nafi si, SAIS. 7-8:30 p.m., Fondazione del Monte-UniCredit Group Auditorium, Via Belmeloro 11, Bologna, Italy, 39.051.2917.811. 18 European Studies Program, “Macroeconomic Imbalances, Neoliberal Ideas and the Global Financial Crisis: Lessons and Policy Implications,” Matthias Matthijs B’02, ’03, Ph.D. ’08, American University. 12:30-2 p.m., Rome 103, 202.663.5796. 18 Global Energy and Environment Initiative, “Managing Ocean Resources: The Case of the Atlantic Bluefi n Tuna,” Steve Rody, Earthjustice. 12:30-2 p.m., Bernstein-Offit 500, 202.663.5786. 18 Latin American Studies Program, “What We Have Learned About the Inter-American System From the Recent Institutional Crisis in Honduras,” Joy Olson, Washington Office on Latin America. 12:45-1:45 p.m., Nitze 517, 202.663.5734. 19 Bologna Center and the Center for Constitutional Studies and Democratic Development, “Strengthening Rule of Law in Kosovo: A Particular Challenge for the International Community,” Norbert Koster, EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo. 6:30-8 p.m., Penthouse, Via Belmeloro 11, Bologna, Italy, 39.051.2917.811. 30 China Studies Program, “China’s Civil Nuclear Energy Plans and Their Implications,” Bo Kong ’03, Ph.D. ’08, SAIS; David M. Lampton, SAIS. 12:30-2 p.m., Rome 806, 202.663.5816. December 1 International Economics Program, “Challenges of the Japanese Economy Under the New Government,” Takatoshi Ito, University of Tokyo. 4:30-6 p.m., Bernstein-Offit 500, 202.663.7787. 1 European Studies Program, “Obama’s Foreign Policy: Is This Change We Can Believe In?” David Calleo, SAIS. 5-7:15 p.m., Rome Auditorium, 202.663.5796. 2 African Studies Program, “Islam, Islamism and Post-Islamism in Africa,” Benjamin Soares, University of Leiden. 12:30-2 p.m. Bernstein-Offit 736, 202.663.5676. 2 Bologna Center, “New York Area Bologna Center Alumni Reception,” Kenneth H. Keller, director of SAIS Bologna Center. 6:30-8 p.m., 809 U.N. Plaza, 12th Floor, New York, 39.051.2917.815. 3 African Studies Program, “The Great African War,” Filip Reyntjens, University of Antwerp. 12:30-2 p.m., Kenney Auditorium, 202.663.5676. 8 International Economics Program, “Bases, Bullets and Ballots: The Effect of U.S. Military Aid on Political Conflict in Colombia,” Oeindrila Dube, Center for Global Development. 4:30-6 p.m., Bernstein-Offit 714, 202.663.7787. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. For the most up-to-date calendar of events, refer to the SAIS Web site at www.sais-jhu.edu. [return to contents] | 
