BUSINESS BEYOND BORDERS: THE RISE OF GLOBAL COMMERCE on June 7th
Posted on May 14, 2012 | Filed Under Uncategorized
2012 DINNER-SPEAKER SERIES
With the rise of globalization, businesses are doing more trade and production overseas than ever before. International trade in manufactured goods has risen to over $15 Trillion dollars annually. International business expansion presents many opportunities for success but also a maze of challenges to navigate.
What are the keys to positive bottom line results? Experts say: study the local market. Products may need to be adapted. Selling ice to Eskimos is a tough proposition. Detailed knowledge of the target country – whether tax and logistics laws and regulations, import duties, currency, language or culture – is crucial. The economic and political environments of nations can have a tremendous impact on worldwide operations.
Join us for a wide ranging discussion about featuring our panel of experts who bring years of experience and knowledge about global commerce.
The Hope Club, 6 Benevolent Street, Providence
SCHEDULE
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Global Discussions
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Guest Speaker Presentation
8:30 PM – 8:45 PM: Questions and Answers
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY TUESDAY, JUNE 5.
$40 Members/$45 non-members (jacket and tie for men; no jeans please)
Please email our Executive Director, Yvonne Shilling, at ygshill@yahoo.com or call The WACRI Reservation Line at 401.228.8657 to Reserve Now.
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Can Christians and Muslims Coexist Globally? with Dr. Sandra Toenies Keating on Wednesday, May 2nd
Posted on April 23, 2012 | Filed Under Uncategorized
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Americans have become fascinated with the beliefs and practices of Islam, the fastest growing religion in the world with over 1.3 billion followers. Increasingly, Muslims are immigrating to the West, sparking debate about the limits of tolerance in open societies. Many Americans question the relationship between Islam and Christianity. Should Christians seek to present their beliefs to Muslims and vice versa?
Recent news reports from the Middle East and Africa about Islamic persecution of Christians raise questions about whether interfaith coexistence is possible. Can Muslims and Christians combat prejudice and stereotypes to restore civility, promote peace, live harmoniously and tackle global challenges? We’ll explore these and other questions with our Guest Speaker, Dr. Sandra Toenies Keating, Associate Professor of Theology at Providence College.
The Hope Club, 6 Benevolent Street, Providence
SCHEDULE
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Global Discussions
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Guest Speaker Presentation
8:30 PM – 8:45 PM: Questions and Answers
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY MONDAY, APRIL 29.
$40 Members/$45 non-members (jacket and tie for men; no jeans please)
Please email our Executive Director, Yvonne Shilling, at ygshill@yahoo.com or call The WACRI Reservation Line at 401.228.8657 to Reserve Now.
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MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING with Ambassador Deborah K. Jones on Wednesday, April 11
Posted on March 8, 2012 | Filed Under Uncategorized
Is Iran planning to get a nuclear bomb? Is Israel readying for an attack on Iran’s nuclear sites? The international community is abuzz with rumors and speculation about Middle East hotspots. The world seeks diplomacy with Iran, but the rogue nation continues to enrich uranium. Can Israel and Iran work towards collective security or are they unable to overcome their deep rivalry and generations of hostilities?
The U.S. has long term national interests and vital engagements across the Arab World, including Israel and Iran. The President has insisted that U.S. policy in the Middle East will be designed to support the popular yearnings for self-rule. But amidst the turbulent aftermath of the Arab Spring that toppled autocratic regimes in Egypt, Libya and elsewhere, do American values have any meaning in the streets of Cairo and Tripoli?
Join the World Affairs Council of Rhode Island for a special Middle East Briefing with U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait Deborah K. Jones, who served through 2011. Ambassador Jones is a skilled orator who speaks Spanish and French and developed a fluency in Arabic that has made her capable of communicating effectively and reaching all strata in her roles throughout the Arab World.
The Hope Club, 6 Benevolent Street, Providence
SCHEDULE
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Global Discussions
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Guest Speaker Presentation
8:30 PM – 8:45 PM: Questions and Answers
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY TUESDAY, APRIL 3
Cyber Wars: National Security in the Global Information Age on Thursday, March 1
Posted on February 11, 2012 | Filed Under Uncategorized
The next global battleground may not involve bombers, tanks, guns and bullets. Cyberwarfare is Internet-based conflict involving politically motivated attacks on information systems. It can be waged from anywhere in the world with devastating effects, from disabling websites to disrupting essential services, stealing classified data, and crippling financial systems. Hackers are the next wave of saboteurs and spymasters. The Pentagon recognizes cyberspace as the new domain of international conflict, which is just as critical to military operations as land, sea, air and space. The President has declared America’s digital infrastructure a “strategic national asset”, and U.S. defense analysts warn that the threat of foreign attack on domestic telecommunications and computer networks is rising sharply. China plans to win information wars by the mid-21st century, and Russia, Israel and North Korea are gearing up. Iran boasts of having the world’s second-largest cyber army.
Is the U.S. prepared to defend against this new threat to national security from the Internet? What steps are the Pentagon and Homeland Security taking to protect the military, government, and private infrastructures?
We’ll explore these and other questions with DR. MICHAEL J. GLENNON, Professor of International Law at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and a renowned expert on global security and cyberwarfare.
The Hope Club, 6 Benevolent Street, Providence
SCHEDULE
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Global Discussions
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Guest Speaker Presentation
8:30 PM – 8:45 PM: Questions and Answers
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Global Discussions, Reception, Dinner and Guest Speaker Presentation Cost: $40 Members/$45 non-members (jacket and tie for men; no jeans please)
Please email our Executive Director, Yvonne Shilling, at ygshill@yahoo.com or call The WACRI Reservation Line at 401.228.8657 to Reserve Now.
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Euro Crisis: The Global Financial Impact and U.S. Economic Risks on Thursday, February 2
Posted on January 9, 2012 | Filed Under Uncategorized
Rising fears about European government debt levels are chilling economic growth throughout the EU, with ripple effects on global investment and world trade. In May 2010, Europe’s Finance Ministers approved a rescue package worth €750 billion aimed at bolstering Europe by creating the European Financial Stability Facility. Eurozone leaders agreed in October 2011 on another package of measures designed to prevent the collapse of member economies, including an agreement with banks to accept a 50% writeoff of Greek debt. Can the Eurozone make the difficult decisions and take the tough actions needed to limit the Euro Crisis? If not, the risk is slamming the door on U.S. economic recovery and limiting growth in developing nations.
We’ll explore the roots of the Euro Crisis the prospects for 2012 with Keynote Guest Speaker James A. Hanson, a preeminent global economist and Senior Financial Policy Advisor to the World Bank.
The Hope Club, 6 Benevolent Street, Providence
SCHEDULE
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Global Discussions
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Guest Speaker Presentation
8:30 PM – 8:45 PM: Questions and Answers
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
Global Discussions, Reception, Dinner and Guest Speaker Presentation Cost: $40 Members/$45 non-members (jacket and tie for men; no jeans please)
Please email our Executive Director, Yvonne Shilling, at ygshill@yahoo.com or call The WACRI Reservation Line at 401.228.8657 to Reserve Now.
For more about our Guest Speaker, please continue reading:
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