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29
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Diplomacy or Discord? US-Mexico Relations at a Crossroads
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Join us for a discussion on how Mexico and the US will navigate their partnership as both countries face decisions on trade, migration, and security cooperation.

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Jan
24
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A Conversation with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias
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Join us for a conversation with Greece’s Defense Minister Nikos Dendias as we discuss the country’s expanding strategic role.

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Jan
16
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Rebuilding Syria
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Join us for a conversation on the challenges and opportunities of rebuilding Syria after a decade of civil war.

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The Here Now Project: Confronting the Global Climate Crisis
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Following a special screening of "The Here Now Project," its directors, Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel, discuss their film on the climate crisis and its impact on communities worldwide.