ALLIES

The Alliance Linking Leaders in Education and the Services. An undergraduate organization dedicated to improving civilian-military relations through joint education, research and training.

Date & Time October 23, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Eaton 206
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ALLIES Discussion-Mental Health in Civil-Military Relations

ALLIES will host Captain James P. Micciche and Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Gwinn from the Fletcher Veterans Association for a candid conversation on mental health in the military. They will share how perspectives on mental health have changed in the military throughout the years, some of their personal experiences, and what still needs to be addressed in the military regarding mental health.

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Date & Time October 16, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Eaton 206
Program
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ALLIES Discussion- Race to the Arctic: China and the U.S.

As the Arctic warms up, new shipping lanes have been created from previously frozen sea routes. China, in response, is developing a military presence in the Arctic and claiming new trade routes for their Belt and Road Initiative. China's actions have raised concerns from the United States which has also established its economic and military interests in the region as well.

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Date & Time October 9, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Eaton 206
Program
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ALLIES Discussion- Is Migration a Security Issue?

News of Latin American migrants coming to the U.S. is widespread over the past few years, as political unrest grows in Latin American countries such as El Salvador and Venezuela. Join ALLIES and the Latin American Committee (LAC) for a discussion on how influxes in migration in the U.S. from Latin America have shaped U.S. national security this Wednesday, October 9, in Eaton 206. No prior knowledge is required and background readings will be provided at the meeting. We hope to see you there!

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Date & Time October 2, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Eaton 206
Program
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion- Kashmir in Crisis: Exploring the Effects on South Asia

Kashmir has long been a disputed territory between India and Pakistan. Currently, India and Pakistan both govern over different parts of Kashmir. This past August, India-Pakistan relations were yet again strained when the Indian government removed the special status that Indian-administered Kashmir has been granted for the past 70 years. Join us this Wednesday, October 2, for a discussion on how the conflict over Kashmir has shaped India-Pakistan relations and how Kashmir has affected regional politics in South Asia as a whole.

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Date & Time September 25, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Eaton 206
Program
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion: Cybersecurity and U.S.-China Relations with Major Amanda Current and Commander Kevin Meehan

ALLIES will be hosting a talk with Major Amanda Current and Commander Kevin Meehan regarding cybersecurity policy in US China relations. Both speakers have been/currently are Fletcher fellows on Advanced Strategic Planning and Policy and National Security, respectively.

Come join us for an insightful talk!

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Date & Time September 18, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Eaton 206
Program
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion- To Deter or Not to Deter: The Iran Nuclear Agreement

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran peaked this summer when Iran resumed some of its nuclear activities, directly violating the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran Nuclear Agreement. How should the U.S. respond to such a clear violation of the JCPOA, considering the U.S. has also violated the agreement by imposing sanctions on Iran since last spring?

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Date & Time September 11, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Eaton 206
Program
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion: The Impact of 9/11 on U.S. Foreign Policy

18 years later, how has U.S. foreign policy been shaped by the September 11th, 2001 attacks?". Join us at ALLIES as we discuss how the United States foreign policy has changed in some very noticeable ways after 9/11. You don't need any prior knowledge of the topic to join and there will be some short readings there to get you acquainted with the discussion.

We hope to see you there!

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Date & Time April 24, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Braker 118
Program
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion: Taiwan

On the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, we will discuss if Taiwan can maintain its independence, if China will opt for war, and if the United States would risk a global conflict over the defense of Taiwan? Join us at ALLIES as we discuss Taiwan. You don't need any prior knowledge of the topic to join and there will be some short readings there to get you acquainted with the discussion.

We hope to see you there!

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Date & Time April 10, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Braker 118
Program
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion: Cybersecurity

Please join us this week as Sabrina runs the ALLIES self-run discussion event about cybersecurity issues in the world! As part of an attempt to address areas that ALLIES may have missed, we have allowed one of our own members to run a discussion meeting about something they feel personally passionate about. You don't need any prior knowledge of the topic to join and there will be some short readings there to get you acquainted with the discussion.

We hope to see you there!

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Date & Time April 3, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Braker 118
Program
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion: China and Central Asia

Backlash is already mounting to China’s extensive One Belt One Road investment project, but much of the controversy has escaped Central Asia. As Chinese investment grows into Central Asia, will Russia step in, or is the project unstoppable?

Join us at the ALLIES-SURGE joint discussion as we explore the region. You don't need any prior knowledge of the topic to join and there will be some short readings there to get you acquainted with the discussion.

We hope to see you there!

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