The New Congress & US Foreign Policy
Trade & Environment: Issues & Possibilities
Thursday, Jan. 16, 7 pm [Directions]
Get the picture
Protestors in Buenos Aires are shown burning an American flag to protest
what they perceive to be (at best) the US government's lack of concern
for their welfare. The Argentinian economy is in free fall, and has been
for some time. Many Argentinians — and some economists — blame
the crisis on the policies of the International Monetary Fund and the World
Bank, both institutions seen to be driven by Washington's priorities rather
than those of the people in crisis.
Panelists
Our discussion will examine US international
finance and investment policy in the Western Hemisphere; and various
other foreign-policy issues dealing with "globalization," ranging from
trade and embargoes to
labor laws and
environmental treaties and enforcement.
We will also look at how NGOs and activists organize around "globalization"
and how they work to affect Congressional actions.
There are three other discussions in this series: January
9, on national security; January
23, on human rights; and January 30, on "Lessons
from the Hill," when our guests will include people who have served in the Congress. You
are welcome to join us for all sessions, but space is limited, so please
let us know if you plan to attend. Your
pre-registration helps in our planning and lets us inform you about materials you might
find useful in preparing for the seminars. There is no registration fee.
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