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UC Regents discuss Sudan investments

For the first time since students began their campaign for divestment from Sudan earlier this year, the UC Board of Regents publicly discussed its investments in the country in a meeting at UCLA on Wednesday. Visit UC Sudan Divestment Taskforce http://www.ucdivestsudan.com
Posted: 5/17/2005

Greece: Lessons of Her Performance in the European Union

Professor Stergios Babanassis, from the Univesity of Aegean, discusses comparative studies of countries, Europe, Economic integration, International linkages to development, Role of the International organization, long term indicators.
Posted: 5/16/2005

Former secretary of state speaks with students

Global studies students attended class Wednesday eager to address their questions about current international issues to guest lecturer Warren Christopher.
Posted: 5/6/2005

Warren Christopher Fields Student Questions on International Hot Spots

The former Secretary of State recalls the three most memorable political events of his long life and answers questions from students on today's global crises.
Posted: 5/5/2005

Taiwan and China Cross-Strait Debate Comes to UCLA

Taiwanese and Chinese scholars discuss the reasons for and effects of the Anti-Secession law
Posted: 5/3/2005

Hizbullah: Political Party or Terrorist Organization?

Yale scholar says Lebanese organization is in the process of joining the political mainstream
Posted: 4/29/2005

Four Years under the Spell of the Superpower Myth?

Nancy Soderberg talks about her new book on unilateralism in U.S. foreign policy under the Bush administration.
Posted: 4/25/2005

Islam in China -- a workshop for teachers

May 14 workshop looks at the history of Islam in China, at Muslim societies in China, and the lives of Chinese Muslims. Enrollment space is limited.
Posted: 4/21/2005

The Business of Lobbying in China

Scott Kennedy discusses the growing influence of domestic & foreign businesses on China's national economic policy
Posted: 4/19/2005

Richard Baum Testifies before Congressional Commission

Director of the UCLA Center for Chinese Studies testifies on recent political developments in China
Posted: 4/15/2005

What the U.S. Needs to Do to Move an Arab-Israeli Peace Forward

Steven Spiegel criticizes the Bush administration for pursuing global goals in the Middle East while failing to address the specific issues that leave the region in crisis. He proposes a strategy for disengagement between the Palestinians and Israelis.
Posted: 4/6/2005

UCLA Undergraduates help Professor Barbara Koremenos Explore the "Continent of International Institutions"

This spring, the Burkle Center is sponsoring Professor Barbara Koremenos' undergraduate political science course on international law. Koremenos is an assistant professor in the political science department and specializes in international relations.
Posted: 3/29/2005

Israel and the Palestinians: Is Peace at Hand?

Israeli Minister Matan Vilnai on Israeli security and negotiations with the Palestinians.
Posted: 3/15/2005

Contemporary Ethiopia: Revolution and Transformation?

What is the status of Ethiopia, 20 years after famine relief? Why hasn't Ethiopia progressed as predicted? Former Clinton advisor for Africa, Gayle Smith, along with leading Ethiopian scholar, Edmond Keller, lead a panel discussion focusing on the state of Ethiopia. Where were you when "We Are the World" dominated the radio waves? Marcia Thomas of USA for Africa discusses the 1984 famine relief effort and pop culture.
Posted: 3/10/2005

Graduate Students Present Research on the European Union

Doctoral students from seven California universities offer papers on the EU's institutional framework, economy, international role, and citizenship policies.
Posted: 2/15/2005

Larry Diamond on What Went Wrong in Iraq and Prospects for Democracy and Stability

Former senior advisor to L. Paul Bremer looks at the players in Iraq's new political lineup, strategies for defusing the insurgency, and some of the serious mistakes the U.S. has made and continues to make.
Posted: 2/7/2005

Arafat's Legacy and the 2005 Palestinian Election

Kenneth W. Stein (Emory University) puts the recent Palestinian election in perspective
Posted: 2/3/2005

China versus Taiwan: Balance of Power or of Will?

Allen S. Whiting analyzes alternative scenarios of where the "balance of will" between China and Taiwan may lead
Posted: 1/21/2005

Tsunami -- Understanding and Helping

Web resources to aid in understanding the recent tragedy.
Posted: 1/2/2005

Censorship in China

Jiao Guobiao discusses how the flow of information is constricted
Posted: 12/15/2004

Natan Sharansky on Human Rights and Democracy in the Middle East

Former imprisoned Soviet dissident and current Israeli Minister for Jerusalem and Diaspora Affairs looks at the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the United Nations, the Western press, and the issue of Jewish settlements in Gaza and the West Bank.
Posted: 12/3/2004

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