Thailand-ASEAN-U.S. Partnership Lecture
WED., AUG. 21, 2024
Global Voices Programs
The International House of Chicago Global Voices Diplomatic Encounters Series and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago presented a special lecture by Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, the Ambassador of Thailand to the United States on “Thailand-ASEAN-U.S. Partnership in an Era of Global-Regional Change and Challenges: Obstacles, Opportunities, and Options.” Dr. Chindawongse were in conversation with John Mark Hansen, Charles L. Hutchinson Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Political Science and the College at The University of Chicago. A reception will follow the formal program.
Václav Havel Lecture: Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic
THU., SEP. 26, 2024
CEERES, the University of Chicago Division of the Social Sciences, and International House presented the inaugural event in the Václav Havel Lecture Series, commemorating the Czech dissident, playwright, and statesman. His Excellency Petr Pavel, president of the Czech Republic, gave an address titled “The Transatlantic Bond: Challenges and Opportunities.” He was joined in conversation by Benjamin Frommer of Northwestern University.
Watch a full event here. (Video created by Indo-American Friendship Association)
What Might Peace Look Like?
THU., OCT. 10, 2024
Global Voices Programs
International House at the University of Chicago had an honor to host a conversation with Professor Salam Fayyad, former prime minister of the Palestinian Authority and Visiting Senior Scholar at Princeton University. Fayyad was in conversation with Professor Tom Ginsburg, Faculty Director of the Chicago Forum. Participants engaged in an exercise with Booth Professor Nicholas Epley to practice talking about the Israel and Palestine conflict with fellow audience members, through the lens of peace: what it may look like and how we get there.
Haiti: A Deep Look
MON., OCT. 21, 2024
Global Voices Programs
Haiti, the country that sparked the first successful slave revolt in world history, has been beset by political and natural disasters nearly ever since, from oppressive slave-era debt deals, poor infrastructure, myriad earthquakes, a devastating cholera outbreak, rampant corruption and scant humanitarian funding. Featuring former Prime Minister of Haiti Michèle Pierre-Louis in conversation with Patrick Gaspard, President of the Center for American Progress. Fritznel D. Octave of the Haitian Times will moderate.
The Sanctions Dilemma: Navigating Diplomacy and Conflict in Iran and Beyond
WED., NOV. 20, 2024
Global Voices Programs
Sanctions have enormous consequences. Do economic sanctions induce the behavioral changes intended? Do sanctions work in the way they should? To answer these questions, the authors of How Sanctions Work highlight Iran, the most sanctioned country in the world. International House had a discussion with Narges Bajoghli and Vali Nasr, moderated by Pearson Faculty Affiliate Paul Poast.
“Landing the Paris Climate Agreement” — Todd Stern
WED., DEC. 4, 2024
Global Voices Programs
International House and the Energy Policy Institute welcomed former United States Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern for a discussion on his new book Landing the Paris Climate Agreement, where he provided an inside account of the seven-year negotiation that culminated in the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015. He was in conversation with Pete Ogden, Vice President for Climate and Environment at the United Nations Foundation.
Mayor Brandon Johnson in the Hot Seat
THU., JAN. 09, 2025
Global Voices Programs
In the hot seat: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined us in conversation with University of Chicago Students. Mayor Johnson opened the winter quarter in conversation with Shannon Dye (AB ‘25), Alyssa Manthi (AB ‘26), and Alexandria Porter (AB ‘25) on faith, education, taxes, transit and the complexities of the youth vote.
India-U.S. Relations Under the New U.S. President
TUE., JAN. 14, 2025
Global Voices Programs
International House of Chicago and the Indo-American Friendship Association, New Delhi held a moderated panel discussion on India-U.S. relations following the general election held in India this past spring and the recent presidential election in the U.S..
A Conversation With The Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations
WED., JAN. 15, 2025
International House at the University of Chicago held a special conversation with Ambassador Kyslytsia, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, as we explored the vital role of Ukraine within the United Nations framework.
Trumpian Tumult: What Europe’s Meltdown Means For Us
WED., JAN. 29, 2025
Political disarray throughout Europe offers lessons – and warnings – for the United States. From the rise of authoritarian populism in Hungary and Turkey and the collapse of the German and French governments to economic disarray in Britain and the growing clout of a right-wing prime minister in Italy, what are the common and discordant political challenges across both continents?
Bridging Cultures Through Contemporary Poetry in Ireland and the US
THU., JAN. 30, 2025
The Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago, in collaboration with International House, held St Brigid’s Day celebration at the historic University of Chicago campus. This year’s event showcased the lyrical artistry of award-winning Irish poet Victoria Kennefick and University of Chicago Professor Rachel Galvin. Participants joined us for an evening of poetry readings and reflective conversations on the influential role of women’s voices in the arts, including a special tribute to Eavan Boland, a towering figure in Irish literature.
