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Author Series: Ellen Frost

March 6, 2008

The political drive to establish closer ties as well as build new regional architecture among Asian governments continues to gain momentum, as China increasingly practices regional diplomacy in Asia and globalization fuels economic integration of Asias maritime regions. Currently, there has been much debate about the realities of Asian regionalism. Doesthecommunity‐building activity infact signal the birth of "Asia Major"? What are the obstacles to integration? And is integration a positive trend for the region—and for external actors? Sifting rhetoric from fact, Ellen Frost offers a nuanced analysis of the political, economic, and strategic issues at stake.

Foreign Policy Series: China and Energy

September 11, 2007

Dr. Erica Downes: Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Dr. David Finkelstein: Director of Project Asia and the CNA Corporation's China Studies Center, and Ambassador Chas. Freeman: former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia will explore how China's quest for energy resources has had an impact on the developing world, and how its competition for these resources is affecting its relationship with other countries. What are the implications of China's quest for energy security? What are possible openings for international cooperation? Come hear what the experts have to say.

Author Series: Zaki Chehab

May 17, 2007

Since their victory in the 2006 Palestinian elections, Hamas has become one of the most hotly contested groups in the Middle East. Zaki Chehab draws on his unique insider sources to tell the story of this radical movement. As Chehab interviews key figures, he offers completely new insights into Hamas. He also investigates their relationship with other groups, such as Hezbollah and Al Queda. Please join us as our Author Series continues with Chehabs fascinating and first-hand account of his experiences and views concerning Hamas. A short Q & A will be held after the authors remarks. Books will be available for purchase, and a book signing will be held after the event.

Zaki Chehab is one of the Arab worlds leading journalists. He has reported on the Middle East for local and Western media (including the Washington Post, the Guardian, CNN, New Statesman, NPR, and the BBC) for 25 years. Chehab has developed a reputation as a fearless reporter and was one of the first to interview members of the Iraqi resistance in May 2003. He is London Bureau Chief of Al Hayat and Political Editor of the Arabic TV channel LBC. He is the author of Inside the Resistance (Nation Books, 2005).

Author Series: Glenn Kessler

January 22, 2008

Glenn Kessler, drawing on personal interviews with Condoleezza Rice, an intimacy afforded to him as one of the few reporters granted the opportunity to travel with her, takes readers inside secret meetings Rice has held with foreign leaders and even her private conversations with President Bush.

Disinguished Speaker Series: Vicente Fox

Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico, presents his analysis of the ongoing issues affecting U.S.-Mexico relations in a keynote luncheon presentation at the World Affairs Councils of America annual conference. U.S. immigration, trade, economic and energy policies have direct impact on Mexico and have lead to ongoing tensions between the two countries which the next U.S. administration will need to address.