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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 November 14, 2020 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
Virtual
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ALLIES Civil Military Relations Conference (CMRC) -Securing the Final Frontier: The 21st Century Space Race

The 2020 Civil-Military Relations Conference (CMRC) will be held on November 14, 2020. This is an annual conference and this year theme will be 'Securing the Final Frontier: The 21st Century Space Race'. The CMRC is organized by the Tufts Alliance Linking Leaders in Education and the Services (ALLIES) in conjunction with the Institute for Global Leadership (IGL).

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Date & Time October 28, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Virtual
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion: China-India Border Dispute

In June 2020, Chinese and Indian forces clashed over a long-disputed territory named Aksai Chin in its deadliest dispute since 1967. Join ALLIES this Wednesday as we discuss the conflict over Aksai Chin and reflect on the future of China-India relations. As usual, no background knowledge is required and background readings will be provided at the event. We hope to see you there!

Zoom link: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/91709290139?pwd=ZlFKVWRqNzlmb3F0bElwSWlGWHltQT09

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Date & Time October 21, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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America and East Asia: The 75th Anniversary of World War II

ALLIES will be hosting our special 75th World War II anniversary discussion. We will host Professor Marc Gallicchio from Villanova University to discuss the legacy of World War II and its impact on international relations between the United States and East Asia. No prior experience or knowledge is needed. Professor Gallicchio's presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. This is a very special speaking event and we hope that you all can attend!

Join us at: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95416187464

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Date & Time October 7, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Virtual
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion: Conflict in the Caucasus

Nagorno-Karabakh, the border-region claimed by both Armenia and Azerbaijan, made headlines recently due to its worst border clashes since 2016. Join ALLIES this Wednesday as we discuss the future of Nagarono-Karabakh, and the implications of these border clashes for Armenia and Azerbaijan, in addition to the rest of the countries in the South Caucasus region who have also taken sides in this conflict. As usual, no prior knowledge is required and background readings will be available during the meeting. All are welcome, and we hope to see you there!

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Date & Time September 30, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Virtual
Program
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Countering Foreign Disinformation and Surveillance

Election interference by foreign states has long been an issue in many countries, from U.S. interference in Chilean elections in the 1970s to Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections. How has election interference evolved, especially with the rise of social media?

Join ALLIES this Wednesday as we discuss how countries can combat disinformation from foreign state and non-state actors. As usual, no prior knowledge is required and background readings will be provided. All are welcome, and we hope to see you there!

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Date & Time September 1, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
Virtual
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ALLIES Speaker series: Climate and International Security

Please join ALLIES as they host  Gregg Nakano in their first online speaker event of the year! On September 1st at 3pm (EDT), Mr. Nakano will deliver a presentation on the effects of climate change on the future of international relations. No prior knowledge is needed. 

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Date & Time March 11, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Braker 118
Program
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion - The Future of Afghanistan

The U.S. signed a historic peace deal with the Taliban on February 29, nearly two decades after the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001 with the goal of defeating the Taliban. However, recent U.S. airstrikes on March 4 and the history of the Taliban's role in Afghanistan leave many people wondering how feasible it is for the U.S. to maintain this deal. Join ALLIES this Wednesday, March 11, as we discuss what the future of Afghanistan will look like in the coming months and years.

As usual, the meeting will be held in Braker 118 from 8pm to 9pm.

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Date & Time March 4, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Braker 118
Program
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion-The Politics of Energy Security

Russia is a key energy supplier in Europe and China, with projects including the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in Germany and the Power of Siberia pipeline in China. Join ALLIES with our cohosts SURGE and European Horizons this Wednesday, March 4, as we discuss how Russia's oil partnerships in Europe and China contribute to Russia's status in the world, and how the U.S. has responded to Russia as a competitor in the energy sector.

As usual, no prior knowledge is needed and background readings will be provided at the meeting. We hope to see you there!

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Date & Time March 2, 2020 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location
Barnum 104
Program
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Allies X IRSAB Internship Panel

Tufts ALLIES, International Relations Program, and IRSAB will be hosting an internship panel on March 2nd. Come hear from Tufts alumni, a Harvard Law student, and MALD candidates at the Fletcher School as they discuss how their internship experiences enhanced their career prospects and how they navigated the internship search process.

The panel will be held in Barnum Hall, room 104 at 7:30pm. Refreshments will be provided!

Panelists include:

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Date & Time February 26, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
Braker 118
Program
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ALLIES Weekly Discussion - The Politics of Oil

The U.S. has historically relied on foreign countries for oil, with oil being a leading motivation for many U.S. foreign policy decisions in the past. However, in 2018, the U.S. became a net oil exporter for the first time in nearly 75 years and is set to grow increasingly oil sufficient in future years. Join ALLIES this Wednesday, February 26, as we discuss how the U.S.’s decreasing reliance on foreign countries for oil impacts the U.S.'s relationships with current allies like Saudi Arabia. As usual, no prior knowledge is needed and background readings will be provided at the meeting.

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