Archive for the ‘Turkey’ Category

September 19 — In Conversation with Madeleine K. Albright

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

The first female Secretary of State and at that time, the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. As Secretary of State, Albright reinforced America’s alliances, advocated democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade and business, labor, and environmental standards abroad. Albright is the chairperson for The Women, Faith and Development Alliance, which aims to end global poverty among women. Albright is also the first Michael and Virginia Mortara Endowed Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. (more…)

May 14 — The European Union Hits the Big Five-Oh

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Having reached the 50th anniversary of the great experiment in European integration, it is time to take stock of the united Europe. Has the integration of new members been successful? What does the debate on Turkey’s membership say about the future of EU integration and its changing demographics? (more…)

March 27 — Turkish Foreign Policy: Operations, Priorities & Issues

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

Kenan Ipek, the Consul General of Turkey, explains the dilemmas facing his country at one of its most critical periods in decades. (more…)

March 19 — Will Turkey join the European Union?

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

“Old Europe” is finding it difficult to digest new admissions to the EU such as Romania and Bulgaria. Think they are up Turkey? Look at it this way: When Turkey joins, the EU will have more Muslims than Catholics; and it will directly border Syria, Iraq, and Iran. (more…)

March 1 — “The US in the World: Global Issues the Candidates and the Electorate Should Be Talking About”

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Some very bright analysts of international relations are teaching in the smaller colleges and universities of Indiana, refining their insights far from the distractions of DC (or even of Bloomington and Lafayette). Hear what they have to say at the Indiana Consortium for International Programs (ICIP) conference. (more…)

April 22 — Dinner with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Chicago International Trade Commissioners Association

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

Get your networking groove on in a joint program with the World Trade Club of Indiana, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and CITCA (Chicago International Trade Commission Association). This will be a significant trade delegation visiting Indianapolis and looking for trade opportunities. (more…)

April 23 to May 3 — Indianapolis International Film Festival

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

Discover the world while in the dark. (more…)

February 16 — High School Academic WorldQuest gladiators… brain-brawl!

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Teams of the smartest high school students in Indianapolis compete at Marian College for the honor of representing the Indiana Council on World Affairs in Washington DC in a national competition of knowledge about international affairs. (more…)

February 12 — “The European Union at 50″

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Having reached the 50th anniversary of the great experiment in European integration, it is time to take stock of the united Europe. Has the integration of new members been successful? What does the debate on Turkey’s membership say about the future of EU integration and its changing demographics? John Clark will try to be Provocate-ive.

When: Tuesday February 12 7:30-9:00 PM
Where: Butler University Pharmacy Building 4600 Sunset Ave Indianapolis 46208

November 12 — “Rumi: Soaring to Ecstasy”

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Nov 12 ,2007 , 7:00 pm   “Rumi: Soaring to Ecstasy” by Prof Talat Halman,  Bilkent University,  IUPUI Library Auditorium , FREE