What Comes Next: America’s Foreign Policy Challenges in 2013 

The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire along with UNH Manchester’s history and humanities programs will present the three-part lecture series “Global Tipping Points.” This series, which explores foreign policy and national security issues, is open to the public and will be held in the third floor auditorium at 400 Commercial Street in Manchester.

The first lecture takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 6-7:30 p.m. “How Much for Defense? National Security and Foreign Policy on a Budget*, is presented by Lawrence Korb, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, and senior adviser to the Center for Defense Information and former director of National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.

As the United States begins to emerge from more than a decade of war, Korb will unravel the debate on how best to address the security threats of the 21st century. At a time when the greatest threats to the country include nuclear proliferation, cyber-attacks, and terrorism, what balance should be struck between traditional military forces and new technologies and strategies? Now, with policymakers embroiled in a series of budget battles, it is time to begin making hard choices.

On Thursday, Feb. 21, from 6-7:30 p.m., Tomicah Tillemann, senior advisor to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for civil society and emerging democracies, will present “Creating Change in a Changing World: Civil Society, Democracy and U.S. Foreign Policy.”

Two years after the Arab Spring forced rulers out of power across the Middle East, Tillemann will examine what lies ahead for emerging democracies. He’ll also explain how the State Department is keeping pace with a changed world and what a new strategic dialogue with civil society means for our global future.

The final lecture is set for Thursday, March 28, from 6-7:30 p.m., and will explore “The Peninsula: Korea’s Future.” This event is presented by Abraham Kim, Korea Economic Institute; Chusok Yoon, Embassy of the Republic of Korea; and Kate Rebholz, State Department.

This panel discussion will address political, security, and economic issues pertaining to the Korean Peninsula.The speakers will also explore the history of the relationship between the U.S. and South Korea – just entering its 60th year since the Armistice was signed in 1953 – and a future that continues to be tied to North Korea’s nuclear threat.

For more information about the series or if special accommodations are required, call 603-314-7970. Free parking is available after 5:30 p.m. in Arms Lot, behind UNH Manchester. Events will be cancelled if the college is closed due to inclement weather.

*Programs of the World Affairs Councils of America, the Center for International Policy, and the Korean Economic Institute.