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SUMMARY:SECWAC Presents “The Third Gulf War”
DESCRIPTION:Eric Fleury\, Ph.D.\, on “The Third Gulf War” \nWednesday 3/25/2026 \nReception: 5:30pm | Presentation 6:00pm \n“The Third Gulf War” \nThe United States is once again at war in the Middle East. At this moment\, it is uncertain if it will be a relatively short and decisive conflict like the First Gulf War\, or a painful and drawn-out quagmire like the Second. Professor Eric Fleury of Connecticut College will discuss the origins of the conflict\, evaluate the strategies of the various players\, and address its likely consequences for both the short and the long term. \nWho: Eric Fleury\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Government and International Relations\, Connecticut College \nWhen: Wednesday March 25\, 2026 | Reception: 5:30pm | Presentation: 6:00pm \nWhere: First Congregational Church of Old Lyme \nNon-Members $20 | Register Here \nAbout the Presenter: \nEric Fleury’s work lies at the intersection of international relations and political theory. He examines how contemporary topics build upon foundational concepts of diplomacy and warfare\, with a particular interest in how leaders both shape and are shaped by public opinion in times of crisis. His first book\, On Absolute War: Terrorism and the Logic of Armed Conflict\, examines how terrorism both affirms and modifies the classic maxim of Carl von Clausewitz\, “war is merely the continuation of policy by other means.” Prof. Fleury’s current book project focuses on the breakdown of the so-called ‘liberal international order’ as the guiding concept of U.S. foreign policy. Drawing on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America\, he shows how the very effort to understand foreign policy as the expression of a singular ideology is in fact the byproduct of a tug-of-war between public opinion and the bureaucracy\, and that the current crisis is best understood as the failure to achieve a consensus within either body.
URL:https://the-e-list.com/event/secwac-presents-the-third-gulf-war/
LOCATION:The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme\, 2 Ferry Road\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
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SUMMARY:SECWAC presents: Gregory Ramm on “A Complex Crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo\, 30 Years On”
DESCRIPTION:A Complex Crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo\, 30 Years On\nGrounded in his experience living in a village as a Peace Corps Volunteer teacher in Mobotu’s Zaire\, Greg will describe the current political and humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Through the lens of humanitarian\, development\, and rights-based organizations such as Save the Children\, Greg will talk about the various conflicts affecting the DRC and the type of humanitarian response that is possible – and desperately needed by millions of Congolese directly affected by the crises. Greg will also touch on education and climate-related initiatives that offer hope for the Congo and the importance of the DRC for a peaceful\, prosperous world. \nWho: Greg Ramm\, Country Director for Save the Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo \nWhen: Tuesday December 16\, 2025 | Reception: 5:30pm | Presentation: 6:00pm \nWhere: First Congregational Church of Old Lyme \nAbout the Speaker: \nGreg Ramm is the Country Director for Save the Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)\, and a member of the DRC’s Humanitarian Country Team. He has over 30 years of experience in humanitarian and development issues\, with a strong focus on Africa. He opened Save the Children’s first office in Kinshasa in 1998. Since then\, Greg has held various key positions including Country Director in Ghana and Regional Director for West and Central Africa. In 2014\, Greg led the Save the Children response to the Ebola crisis in Liberia. He also served as Global Program Director in London and held key leadership positions at Save the Children in Washington\, DC\, including Vice President for Humanitarian Response and Associate Vice President for International Programs focused on Child Protection and HIV/AIDS. He served as a member of the UN’s IASC Emergency Directors Group from 2016 to 2020. Greg served as a Peace Corps Volunteer teaching high school math and physics in the DRC (then Zaire). \nTickets are $20\, click to purchase.
URL:https://the-e-list.com/event/secwac-presents-gregory-ramm-on-a-complex-crisis-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-30-years-on/
LOCATION:The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme\, 2 Ferry Road\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
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SUMMARY:SECWAC Presents Pamela Constable- “Afghanistan After American Withdrawal Update”
DESCRIPTION:Who:     Pamela Constable \nDate:     March 29\, 2023 \nTime:    5:30pm Reception | 6:00pm Presentation | 7:30pm Member Dinner \nCost:     Members are Free! | $20 Non-Member \nLocation: Essex Library (33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT 06426) \nPamela Constable\, a reporter and editor for the Washington Post\, will speak on “Afghanistan After the American Withdrawal: An Update”. Ms. Constable specializes in coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pamela has authored books and also serves on the Council on Foreign Relations. \nPamela Constable – Foreign correspondent covering Afghanistan\, Pakistan\, South Asia\, Latin America and immigration \nFor additional information and to purchase tickets Click Here.
URL:https://the-e-list.com/event/secwac-presents-pamela-constable-afghanistan-after-american-withdrawal-update/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Brazil-US Relations - SECWAC
DESCRIPTION:Brazil’s Ambassador to the US\, Nestor Forster\, Jr. will discuss “Strengthening Brazil-US Relations” \nBrazil and the United States are the two largest democracies and economies in the Western Hemisphere. As we approach the bicentennial of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries\, which will be celebrated in 2024\, Brazil and the United States are partnering in a broad agenda – from trade to the environment\, from health to science\, technology\, space\, and innovation. Ambassador Forster will provide a comprehensive view on Brazil-U.S. relations\, including recent initiatives during the Biden administration\, and discuss the perspectives for deepening bilateral cooperation. \nRead more\, and purchase tickets here!
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