The European Financial Crisis and Its Global Impact with Ambassador Thomas M.T. Niles

Posted on June 8, 2010 | Filed Under Events

Tuesday, June 22, 6:00 p.m.

Countries across Europe are struggling to find ways to cope with their growing debt. From the nationalization of domestic banks to multi-billion cash injections into the capital markets, Europe’s politicians, regulators, and market players are trying different approaches to deal with the mounting problems … problems that have an impact on our U.S. economy.

Keynote Speaker Ambassador Thomas M.T. Niles, Vice Chair, United States Council for International Business (USCIB) and former U.S. Ambassador to Greece, the European Union, and Canada.

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Providence City News: WACRI honors Mayor

Posted on June 8, 2010 | Filed Under WACRI News

Issue No. 347  l  June 3, 2010  l  Providence, Rhode Island

World Affairs Council Honors Mayor Cicilline for His Leadership in Helping to Build a Green Economy


Mayor David N. Cicilline was recognized by the World Affairs Council of Rhode Island (WACRI) for his environmental stewardship and for launching several initiatives aimed at creating new green-collar jobs and reducing the City’s carbon footprint.  The Mayor was also honored for helping to pave the way for Providence’s emerging Green Corridor, a section along the Woonasquatucket River comprised of several new businesses that are growing green jobs for the 21st -century workforce.

“It is truly an honor to be recognized by the World Affairs Council of Rhode Island for our work in the City of Providence to grow green jobs, build the foundation for the green economy and protect our environment,” said Mayor Cicilline. “The World Affairs Council recognizes the importance of growing green businesses, promoting green design and sustainable development and encouraging our young people to become strong environmental stewards.”

“We felt it was important to recognize the Mayor for his strong environmental leadership and for helping to develop the growth of the green economy in Providence,” said Greg Chafee, President, World Affairs Council of Rhode Island.  “From spearheading the important work in Greenprint Providence to working to establish a comprehensive public transit system, he is positioning Providence as a showcase for the rest of the country.”

The WACRI also honored several other individuals and businesses in Rhode Island for their environmental leadership, including Providence-based Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living.

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Middle East Politics: Cradle of Unrest

Posted on March 19, 2010 | Filed Under Events

Now more than ever, the Persian Gulf region offers many difficult challenges to U.S. policymakers. How will Obama’s direct appeal to Arabs and Muslims impact U.S. foreign policy in the region? What will the fallout of withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq be? Can the U.S. and its allies prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons?

Dr. F. Gregory Gause III, Middle East expert, scholar and author will join the World Affairs Council of RI on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm for Middle East Politics: Cradle of Unrest. Dr. Gause will report on his recent trip to the Persian Gulf and detail highlights from his newly published book International Relations of the Persian Gulf.

Location: The Hope Club, 6 Benevolent Street, Providence

Schedule:
6:00 pm-7:00 pm: Book Signing and Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm-7:45 pm: Dinner
7:45 pm-8:30 pm: Speaker Program
8:30 pm-8:45 pm: Question and Answer

*Dr. Gause will lead the Great Decisions program at 5:00 pm.

Call now to make your reservation at (401) 228–8657, or email our Executive Director, Yvonne Shilling at ygshill@yahoo.com.

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