Events
Mobilizing to Fight an Avian Flu Pandemic
December 07, 2005 // 9:00am — 10:00am
According to Senator Tom Harkin, the administration's plan to fight an avian flu pandemic includes all the essential elements of a successful strategy, but doesn't place enough emphasis on preparation.
The United States and Afghanistan: Trade, Investment, and the Economic Future
December 05, 2005 // 9:00am — 10:00am
With H.E. Hedayat Amin Arsala, Senior Advisor to the President and Minister of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; and Special Guests H.E. Said Tayeb Jawad, Afghan Ambassador to the United States; and Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, President and CEO of the Afghan Investment Support Agency
It Takes a CEO: It's Time to Lead with Integrity
November 30, 2005 // 3:00pm — 4:30pm
A Director's Forum with Leo Hindery, Jr.; with an introduction by Former Senator Tom Daschle, Adviser, Alston and Bird and Distinguished Fellow, Center for American Progress; and moderated by Frederick M. Bush, Associate Director, Woodrow Wilson Center
Critical Dialogues on Avian Influenza
November 30, 2005 // 8:00am — 11:00am
At an event co-sponsored by the Wilson Center and Cornell University, public health, animal health, and wildlife management experts emphasize that preventing a pandemic will require a strong international health alliance that addresses animal as well as human health.
Live Webcast: U.S. Innovation and Competitiveness in the 21st Century
November 16, 2005 // 3:45pm — 4:15pm
A Policy Address by the Honorable Carlos M. Gutierrez, Secretary, United States Department of Commerce
Special Briefing with the Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa
October 21, 2005 // 2:30pm — 4:00pm
A Special Briefing by members of the United Nation's Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa (CHGA). This is a first-ever opportunity to have an informal discussion of findings and proposed recommendations from the CHGA, who will publish their final report next month.
Book Launch -- End of the Line: The Rise and Coming Fall of the Global Corporation
October 19, 2005 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
A brown bag lunch discussion with author Barry C. Lynn, Fellow, New America Foundation
Emerging Pandemic: Costs and Consequences of an Avian Influenza Outbreak
September 19, 2005 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
Nearly four decades have passed since the world last saw an influenza pandemic, many believe we are long overdue for another. Dr. Michael Osterholm and Helen Branswell mark the inauguration of the Global Health Initiative.
AGOA, Five Years Later: Lessons Learned, Challenges Ahead
September 14, 2005 // 8:30am — 2:30pm
A half-day conference examining the legacy of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, and assessing ways to ensure that AGOA's potential is fully realized. Video of this event is available here.
Book Launch: Energy and Security: Toward a New Foreign Policy Strategy
September 12, 2005 // 2:00pm — 5:00pm
Experts launch new Kennan Institute book. Video is available.