Obama and the Arab Spring (YP Discussion Group)

Obama and the Arab Spring (YP Discussion Group)

The World Affairs Council, Young Professionals invite you to our fortnightly discussion group:

Wednesday, 25 May 2011 | 7:00 p.m.

Madison's Grill, 1109 SE Madison St. (Map)

From the first stirrings of unrest in Northern Africa, President Obama has talked about a new opportunity for the US to bring its actions closer in line with its values. During the Arab Spring, has Obama's policy differed significantly from the normal trajectory of American policy? Does the killing of Osama Bin Laden create new opportunities for diplomatic action? Will Obama halt the momentum of the movement with his new focus on the Israel/Palestine standoff?

Bin Laden's Legacy (YP Discussion Group)

Bin Laden's Legacy (YP Discussion Group)

The World Affairs Council, Young Professionals invite you to our fortnightly discussion group:

Wednesday, 11 May 2011 | 7:00 p.m.

Madison's Grill, 1109 SE Madison St. (Map)

The killing of Osama Bin Laden was a cathartic experience for the American public, but the War on Terror continues. His impact on the US and the rest of the world was dramatic, but was it lasting? What is Bin Laden's legacy? Is the Arab Spring a refutation of his ideology? Will the US ever be able to return to a pre-9/11 mindset?