THINK TANK SCHEDULE
APRIL, 2018 - MARCH, 2019

DATE TOPIC
March 30, 2019 The New Zealand Attacks Show How White Supremacy Went From a Homegrown Issue to a Global Threat
(TIME, March 21, 2019)
March 23, 2019 MPs back Brexit delay as votes lay bare cabinet divisions
(The Guardian,14 Mar 2019)
March 16, 2019 Carlos Ghosn, Former Nissan Chairman, Is Released on Bail in Japan
(The New York Times, March 6, 2019)
March 9, 2019 Skirmishing between India and Pakistan could escalate
(The Economist,Feb 28th 2019)
March 2, 2019 The 4 Legal Challenges Facing Trump's Emergency Declaration
(TIME, February 19, 2019)
February 23, 2019 Measles Outbreak: How Dangerous Anti-vax Lies Are Spreading Online
(Newsweek, 2/14/19)
February 16, 2019 Nigeria's 'Flying Midwives' Are Helping Save Moms and Babies
(TIME, February 7, 2019)
February 9, 2019 Surge in support for Taiwan's president as Xi's call for unification backfires
(The Christian Science Monitor, January 31, 2019)
February 2, 2019 Trump Recognizes Venezuela Opposition Leader as Interim President Amid Anti-Government Protests
(TIME, January 23, 2019)
January 26, 2019 Emergency alert: Declaration could end shutdown -- and create new challenges
(The Christian Science Monitor, January 17, 2019)
January 19, 2019 Aftershocks of Trump Syria exit plan shake allies and region
(CNN, January 11, 2019)
January 12, 2019 Commentary: Japan PM Shinzo Abe's harpoon hits the wrong target
(Channel NewsAsia, 04 Jan 2019)
January 5, 2019 The Secrets to Dealing With Rejection, According to Experts
(TIME, December 20, 2018)
December 29, 2018 No Class
December 22, 2018 China Has Confirmed the Detention of Two Canadians for Endangering 'National Security'
(TIME, December 13, 2018)
December 15, 2018 How ads hijacked the dream of the internet. Can digital citizens fight back?
(The Christian Science Monitor, December 6, 2018)
December 1, 2018 85,000 Children in Yemen May Have Died of Starvation
(The New York Times, Nov.21, 2018)
November 24, 2018 The changing face of Japan: labour shortage opens doors to immigrant workers
(The Guardian, 8 Nov 2018)
November 17, 2018 Redder. Bluer. Trumpier. America Is About to Be Even More Divided
(TIME, November 8, 2018)
November 10, 2018 Brazil Elects Far-Right Congressman Jair Bolsonaro as Its Next President
(TIME, October 28, 2018)
November 3, 2018 May sets November date to trigger no-deal Brexit preparations
(The Guardian, 24 Oct 2018)
October 27, 2018 How the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi Could Upend the Middle East
(TIME, 10/18/18)
October 20, 2018 Iran: As economy stumbles, tension grows between rich and poor
(The Christian Science Monitor, October 10, 2018)
October 13, 2018 Trump potentially facing millions of dollars in fines for tax fraud allegations
(The Christian Science Monitor, October 4, 2018)
October 6, 2018 Can tourism propel space exploration to new heights?
(The Christian Science Monitor, September 21, 2018)
September 29, 2018 Declare End to Korean War, South's Leader Urges U.S.
(The New York Times, Sept. 20, 2018)
September 22, 2018 Suu Kyi defense of jailing of Reuters journalists 'unbelievable': Haley
(Reuters, September 13, 2018)
September 15, 2018 The perils of China's "debt-trap diplomacy"
(The Economist, Sep 6th 2018)
September 8, 2018 A Tokyo Medical School Rigged Exam Results to Favor Men. But Japan's Sexism Problem Runs Even Deeper
(TIME, August 26, 2018)
September 1, 2018 Italy bridge collapse serves as a cautionary tale on older bridges
(The Christian Science Monitor, August 16, 2018)
August 25, 2018 What sanctions on Turkey say about Trump's brand of diplomacy
(The Christian Science Monitor, August 14, 2018)
August 18, 2018 U.S. to Restore Sanctions on Iran, Deepening Divide With Europe
(The New York Times, Aug. 6, 2018)
August 11, 2018 Ditching plastic straws is a good start, but the world is still buried in garbage
(Los Angeles Times, Jul 13, 2018)
August 4, 2018 No Class
July 28, 2018 Cancelled due to typhoon
July 21, 2018 Trade War With China in Aisle 12
(The New York Times, July 12, 2018)
July 14, 2018 Leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Claims Historic Win in Mexico Elections
(TIME, July 2, 2018)
July 7, 2018 What Erdogan's Election Victory Means For Turkey's Future
(TIME, June 25, 2018)
June 30, 2018 US exits UN rights body: Principled, or another retreat?
(The Christian Science Monitor, June 20, 2018)
June 23, 2018 Despite murky details, summit sends NK clear message: Welcome to the club
(The Christian Science Monitor, June 12, 2018)
June 16, 2018 Nicaragua Protests Grow Increasingly Violent, 100 Killed Since April
(The New York Times, May 31, 2018)
June 9, 2018 'What Future Do We Have?' Caught in the Crossfire of Myanmar's Northern Conflict, Civilians See Little Hope
(TIME, May 3, 2018)
June 2, 2018 Despite how it looks, Hawaii's volcanic eruption is small potatoes
(COSMOS, 23 May 2018)
May 26, 2018 Deadly protests on Gazafs border with Israel
(TIME, May 17th 2018)
May 19, 2018 Trump's Reckless Violation of the Iran Deal Jeopardizes U.S. National Security
(TIME, MAY 9, 2018)
May 12, 2018 His Predecessors All Failed. Can Moon Jae-in Achieve Peace with North Korea?
(The New York Times, MAY 3, 2018)
May 5, 2018 No Class
April 28, 2018 The girls who took over a town in rural India
(The Christian Science Monitor, April 15, 2018)
April 21, 2018 No Class
April 14, 2018 White People In South Africa Should Stop Panicking About Losing Their Land: Opinion
(Newsweek, 4/5/18)
April 7, 2018 Kim Jong-unfs China Visit Strengthens His Hand in Nuclear Talks
(The New York Times, MARCH 28, 2018)