American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml A series of on the record talks by distinguished American authorities on political, economic, social and cultural aspects of the United States and United States relations with Belgium and Europe. These talks offer an opportunity for our audience to have a dialogue with our speakers on issues of mutual interest. Admission to The Forum Series is by invitation only, and free of charge. The American Center is located at Avenue des Arts 46 Kunstlaan 1000 Brussels. A series of on the record talks by distinguished American authorities on political, economic, social and cultural aspects of the United States and United States relations with Belgium and Europe. A series of on the record talks by distinguished American authorities on political, economic, social and cultural aspects of the United States and United States relations with Belgium and Europe. These talks offer an opportunity for our audience to have a dialogue with our speakers on issues of mutual interest. Admission to The Forum Series is by invitation only, and free of charge. The American Center is located at Avenue des Arts 46 Kunstlaan 1000 Brussels. en-us IRCBrussels@state.gov IRCBrussels@state.gov (American Center, US Embassy Brussels) The Podcast RSS Buddy 1.7 http://www.tolley.info/rssbuddy/index.html (c) 2006 American Center, US Embassy Brussels no American Center, US Embassy Brussels IRCBrussels@state.gov http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/podcasts.xml American Center Brussels Forum Lectures Politics Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:09:39 +0100 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:09:39 +0100 American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml Dr. Jimmy Gurule, an internationally known expert in the field of international criminal law, specifically, terrorism, terrorist financing, and anti-money laundering, was be in Brussels on June 9 and 10. He gave a Forum Lecture at American Center on Evaluating the Progress in the Global War Against Terrorist Financing. Dr. Jimmy Gurule, an internationally known expert in the field of international criminal law, specifically, terrorism, terrorist financing, and anti-money laundering, was be in Brussels on June 9 and 10. He gave a Forum Lecture at American Center on Evaluating the Progress in the Global WarAgainst Terrorist Financing. IRCBrussels@state.gov Fri, 10 Jun 2005 13:09:39 +0100 Politics RSS_BUDDY_844528-6 no 00:40:00 United States, Americana, American Studies http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.htm American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml On April 18 Dr. Robert Rich Professor of Law and Health Policy at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Il, gave a presentation on Pension Reform in the U.S. and Europe in the framework of the American Center s Forum Lecture Series. After describing the differences between the U.S. and European social welfare systems, Dr. Rich pointed to similar problems and challenges with regard to pension benefits. He showed that pension reform cannot be discussed without taking demographics, economics, finance, law, public opinion and ideology into account, adding that pension reform needs to be part of the overall social security discussion. He argued that policy options available both in the U.S. and Europe are far more comprehensive than simply privatization and have a lot to do with values.
]]> On April 18 Dr. Robert Rich Professor of Law and Health Policy at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Il, gave a presentation on Pension Reform in the U.S. and Europe in the framework of the American Center s Forum Lecture Series. After describin On April 18 Dr. Robert Rich Professor of Law and Health Policy at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Il, gave a presentation on Pension Reform in the U.S. and Europe in the framework of the American Center s Forum Lecture Series. After describin IRCBrussels@state.gov Mon, 18 Apr 2005 12:57:05 +0100 Politics RSS_BUDDY_844528-4 no 00:40:00 United States, Americana, American Studies http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.htm American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml The WTO after the Hong Kong Ministerial Where do we Go from Here? A lecture by Dan Ikenson, policy analyst with Cato s Center for Trade Policy Studies in Washington, D.C.
]]> The WTO after the Hong Kong Ministerial Where do we Go from Here? A lecture by Dan Ikenson, policy analyst with Cato s Center for Trade Policy Studies in Washington, D.C. The WTO after the Hong Kong Ministerial Where do we Go from Here? A lecture by Dan Ikenson, policy analyst with Cato s Center for Trade Policy Studies in Washington, D.C. IRCBrussels@state.gov Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:15:10 +0100 Politics RSS_BUDDY_844528-3 no 00:27:34 United States, Americana, American Studies http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.htm American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml The WTO after the Hong Kong Ministerial Where do we Go from Here? A lecture by Dan Ikenson, policy analyst with Cato s Center for Trade Policy Studies in Washington, D.C.
]]> The WTO after the Hong Kong Ministerial Where do we Go from Here? A lecture by Dan Ikenson, policy analyst with Cato s Center for Trade Policy Studies in Washington, D.C. The WTO after the Hong Kong Ministerial Where do we Go from Here? A lecture by Dan Ikenson, policy analyst with Cato s Center for Trade Policy Studies in Washington, D.C. IRCBrussels@state.gov Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:15:10 +0100 Politics RSS_BUDDY_844528-9 no 00:27:34 United States, Americana, American Studies http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.htm American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml The Impact of Cultural Diversity on U.S. Society. A lecture by Professor Gary Weaver, School of International Service at American University, Washington, D.C.
]]> Dr. Weaver explains American cultural values and their impact on US Society. IRCBrussels@state.gov Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:15:10 +0100 Politics RSS_BUDDY_844528-12 no 00:36:10 United States, multiculturalism, multicultural management, crosscultural relations http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.htm American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml The Impact of Cultural Diversity on U.S. Society. A lecture by Professor Gary Weaver, School of International Service at American University, Washington, D.C.
]]> Dr. Weaver explains American cultural values and their impact on US Society. IRCBrussels@state.gov Wed, 17 May 2006 17:15:10 +0100 Politics RSS_BUDDY_844528-10 no 00:36:10 United States, multiculturalism, multicultural management, crosscultural relations http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.htm American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs, Mark Lagon gave a lecture at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven on February 28, 2007. In his lecture he highlighted the important work being done at the UN. After the presentation, DAS Lagon answered questions on a wide range of topics ranging from UN reform to the U.S. position on a number of international issues.
]]> Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs, Mark Lagon gave a lecture at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven on February 28, 2007. In his lecture he highlighted the important work being done at the UN. After the presentation, DAS Lagon answered questions on a wide range of topics ranging from UN reform to the U.S. position on a number of international issues. IRCBrussels@state.gov Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:15:10 +0100 Politics RSS_BUDDY_844528-11 no 00:11:26 United States, politics, United Nations, Reform http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.htm American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml Jerry Hagstrom, senior contributor to the authoritative National Journal, the weekly magazine covering government and national politics, discusses the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. Mr. Hagstrom is a prize-winning journalist, author and commentator on American government and political life.
]]> The National Journal’s Jerry Hagstrom gives an update on the ever-changing climate of who’s up and who’s down in the fight for control of Congress. Will the Democrats take control of the House? Of the Senate? How many seats do they need to win in order to take over and which Republicans are they targeting? What is the Republican strategy for retaining their majority in both houses? What are the issues driving the campaigns? Mr. Hagstrom is a prize-winning journalist, author and commentator on American government and political life. IRCBrussels@state.gov Mon, 19 Jun 2006 17:15:10 +0100 Politics RSS_BUDDY_844528-12 no 00:40:55 United States, politics, elections, US Congress http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.htm American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml Dr. Nau wonders whether Europeans understand President George W. Bush any better after his recent trip to Europe? They may. But they would be wrong to dismiss Bush s previous diplomacy as aberrant. According to Nau, Bush is unusual. He is a conservative internationalist. Conservative internationalists exist in the American diplomatic tradition, and Europeans - as well as liberal Americans - should recognize this school of diplomacy even if they disagree with it.
Henry R. Nau is Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Director, George Washington University, U.S.-Japan Economic Agenda Director, U.S.-Japan Legislative Exchange Program. Professor Nau was a senior staff member of the National Security Council in the White House during the Reagan administration, responsible for international economic affairs. Among other duties, he coordinated White House policy preparations for the Annual G-7 Economic Summits. Dr. Nau also served, in 1975-77, as Special Assistant
]]> Dr. Nau wonders whether Europeans understand President George W. Bush any better after his recent trip to Europe? They may. But they would be wrong to dismiss Bush s previous diplomacy as aberrant. According to Nau, Bush is unusual. He is a conservat Dr. Nau wonders whether Europeans understand President George W. Bush any better after his recent trip to Europe? They may. But they would be wrong to dismiss Bush s previous diplomacy as aberrant. According to Nau, Bush is unusual. He is a conservat IRCBrussels@state.gov Fri, 17 Jun 2006 17:27:49 +0100 Politics RSS_BUDDY_844528-5 no 00:30:00 United States, Americana, American Studies http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.htm American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml Discussion on a Look at the Civil Rights Movement through the Eyes of Female African American Authors with Dr. Ethel Morgan Smith, Professor of English at West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia.

]]> Discussion on a Look at the Civil Rights Movement through the Eyes of Female African American Authors with Dr. Ethel Morgan Smith, Professor of English at West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia. Discussion on a Look at the Civil Rights Movement through the Eyes of Female African American Authors with Dr. Ethel Morgan Smith, Professor of English at West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia. IRCBrussels@state.gov Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:28:51 +0100 Politics RSS_BUDDY_844528-7 no 00:35:26 United States, Americana, American Studies http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.htm American Center, US Embassy Brussels http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.xml Dr. Mattar's lecture at the American Center on May 11, 2005. Dr. Mohamed Mattar discusses Combating Human Trafficking A U.S. Human Rights Perspective. Human trafficking, the third largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world, is one of the most urgent human rights issues today.

Dr. Mohamed Y. Mattar is an expert on international human trafficking and co-director of the Protection Project of the Foreign Policy Institute at the Johns Hopkins University-School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC. Dr. Mattar s institute monitors, analyzes and reports on violations of human rights. The institute also conducts training and capacity building programs for NGOs, government officials and service providers.

]]> Dr. Mattar's lecture at the American Center on May 11, 2005. Dr. Mohamed Mattar discusses Combating Human Trafficking A U.S. Human Rights Perspective. Human trafficking, the third largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world, is one of t Dr. Mattar's lecture at the American Center on May 11, 2005. Dr. Mohamed Mattar discusses Combating Human Trafficking A U.S. Human Rights Perspective. Human trafficking, the third largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world, is one of t IRCBrussels@state.gov Fri, 12 Aug 2005 16:00:17 +0100 Politics RSS_BUDDY_844528-8 no 00:30:00 United States, Americana, American Studies http://www.uspolicy.be/pods/forum.htm