Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. U.S. Foreign Policy (January 20, 2020 3:15pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70644 70644-17611229@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 20, 2020 3:15pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)

This discussion group seeks an inside view of how U.S. foreign policy is made, drawing on cases developed by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) – Model Diplomacy Program. Our aim will be to understand organizations and agencies involved in the foreign policy process; second, how foreign policy decisions are made at the highest level within the National Security Council (NSC); and lastly, to obtain an understanding of the history/context for the policy issues under discussion.
The heart of the class will be role-playing, with participants taking on the positions of their chosen role, interacting with fellow participants, and making final foreign policy recommendations. Selected readings and background materials matched to the case involved, along with tips/guidance from the CFR Model Diplomacy program will help all participants in their preparation.
Apart from the first organizational meeting, each subsequent session will focus on a different foreign policy issue from the CFR case library. If the group wishes, we may substitute a foreign policy issue of our own choosing to role play.
Instructor John Fogarasi is both a lecturer and practitioner of U.S. foreign policy, having taught political science/international affairs earlier in his career and later as a senior U.S. diplomat with over 30 years-service in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Class will meet Monday afternoons from January 20 through February 17th.

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Class / Instruction Wed, 25 Dec 2019 14:25:09 -0500 2020-01-20T15:15:00-05:00 2020-01-20T17:15:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+) Class / Instruction OLLI Study Group
Great Decisions (February 4, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70819 70819-17654650@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)

Great Decisions is the largest program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Foreign Policy Association’s briefing book provided for each member, watching a DVD, and meeting in a group to discuss the most critical issues facing America today. The eight topics are: Climate Change and the Global Order, India and Pakistan, Red Sea Security, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, U.S. Relations with the Northern Triangle, China’s Road into Latin America, The Philippines and the U.S., and Artificial Intelligence and Data. (see website for more details regarding topics). Long-time discussion leaders of the series, Barbara Comai and Leo Shedden will host sessions on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from February 4 through June 2.

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Class / Instruction Wed, 25 Dec 2019 14:34:26 -0500 2020-02-04T13:00:00-05:00 2020-02-04T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+) Class / Instruction OLLI Study Group
A Brief Review of Iran History and Culture (March 9, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70832 70832-17660820@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 9, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)

The main goal of this course is to inform and give a better understanding about Iran to the study group. This includes a brief review of Iran history from ancient times up to the 21st century, conversion of the Iranian from Zoroastrianism to Islam and later to Islam-Shia, a review of the three aspects of Iranian society: modernity, nationalism, and Islam, discussion of the Iranian two revolutions in 1906 and 1979, review of the history of U.S.-Iran relations. Instructor Moe Bidgoli will lead the study group on Mondays from March 9 through 30.

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Class / Instruction Wed, 25 Dec 2019 16:08:33 -0500 2020-03-09T15:00:00-04:00 2020-03-09T17:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+) Class / Instruction OLLI Study Group