2004-2005: The post-cold war era: new world disorders and american responses

November 6, 2004 - Focus on the Middle East and Central Asia

Featured Speakers:

• Andrew Hess, The Fletcher School: "Prospects for Democracy in Southwest Asia: Iraq and Afghanistan"
• Hassan Abbas, The Fletcher School: "Iraq Crisis: The Shiite Factor"
• Panel Discussion on Terrorism, Non-Violent Struggle, Weapons Inspections and Peace Education in the Middle East
  • Assaf Modhadam, The Fletcher School: "The Roots of Discontent: Teaching about Terrorism and its Causes"
  • Maria Stephan, The Fletcher School: "On the Ground in Israel-Palestine: Can Popular Non-violent Struggle Be Effective?"
  • Margaret Sloane, The Fletcher School: "Weapons Inspections in Iraq: UNSCOM, UNMOVIC, and the ISG"
  • Ronnie Olesker, The Fletcher School: "Fighting Insurgency in Democratic Regimes"

February 5, 2005 - Focus on East Asia

Featured Speakers:

• Stephen Bosworth, The Fletcher School: "The Futures of the Korean Peninsula"
• Alan Wachman, The Fletcher School: "Polar Express: Beijing's Intensifying Efforts to Establish Multipolarity"
• John Daly, Tufts University, Education Dept., "Teaching about the Changing Geography of the Post-Cold War Era"
• William Britton, St. John's Prep, "After the War Was Over: Vietnam and America in the Post-War Era"

April 2, 2005 - Focus on Latin America

Featured Speakers:

• Katrina Burgess, The Fletcher School: "Democratic Transitions in Latin America"
• John Hammock, The Fletcher School: "Free Trade, Migration and Open/Closed Borders"
• Richard Berger, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS: "Latin America: Teaching the Unknown"
• Lorin Maloney, Winchester HS: "Different Perspectives on the Cuban Revolution"