May 09, 2008
Strategic Re-Assessment: From Long-Range Planning to Future Strategy and Forces
Organized by
The Institute for National Strategic Studies
in cooperation with the
Office of the Secretary of Defense and U.S. Joint Forces Command
4-5 June 2008
Fundamental to the development and implementation of a successful future defense posture is a foundation comprised of a well-reasoned assessment of the future security environment, a clear understanding of the “realm of the possible” for and limitations of military forces, and an understanding of the nation’s security objectives. Developing an appropriate assessment of the future security environment is not something done in a vacuum as it is impossible to fully separate purely military or national security issues from other elements of the national and global environment. This is particularly true for the United States. Technical innovation and adaptation, the rise and decline of other actors on the international stage, domestic politics, globalization and its effects on trade, migration, communications, and the power of nonstate actors all, bear heavily on any security assessment.
The objectives of this symposium are to examine some of these strategic assessments, to review our success at incorporating their key elements into strategic and operational plans, and to propose ways to institutionalize best practices into the process for future force development and joint force planning. We will explore these issues through a series of panel discussions and keynote addresses.
There is a registration fee for this symposium, which includes continental breakfast and lunch on both days. Registration and payments must be made through the pay.gov web site using our online registration form. See our website for a link to the online registration form.
$95 - The registration fee before May 20, 2008
$135 - The registration fee after May 19, 2008
Register and view our agenda at: http://www.ndu.edu/inss/symposia/joint2008/index.htm.
Call 202-685-3857 if you have questions or need assistance.
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Intensive Arabic language in Amman
Intensive Arabic language in Amman, Jordan at the University of Jordan, taught by local faculty. Students gain a greater understanding of the Middle East particularly Jordan.
Visiting Cites: most exotic locations in the world: Petra and the Dead Sea, weekend sight seeing to Dana and Ajloon-Um Qais.
Courses: students may choose two courses to ear n up to 6 credits:
Beginning ARAB 110: must have basic knowledge of the script (6 credits) Intermediate ARAB 210 (3 credits) and Gateway to advance ARAB 250 (3 credits) Intermediate ARAB I 201 (3 credits) and Intermediate ARAB II 202 (3 credits) Advanced reading and Conversation I and II, ARAB 330 and 331 (3 credits each course.
Dates: June 28- July 30-2008
Housing: students will stay in a Hotel that is 10 min away from the university.
Price: $6,292 for in and out of state. This includes: airfare, tuition, housing, some meals, visa fees, excursion, ground transportation, ID card, travel guide, emergency evacuation insurance, pre-departure orientation and much more.
Please visit our web site: http://globaled.gmu.edu/Programs/summer/intarabicsummerjordan08.html
Deadline for the Applications is April 20th.
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Political Islam and Democracy - What do Islamists and Islamic Movements want?
Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Members of CSID:
We hope you will join us at the 9th Annual Conference of CSID, which will take place on May 14, at the George Washington University, in Washington DC. The main theme for this year's conference will be:
Political Islam and Democracy - What do Islamists and Islamic Movements want?
We have put together an excellent program, including several world-renown experts, leaders, and activists as well as parliamentarians of Islamic movements from different countries, to discuss their parties' views and positions on democracy. To view the tentative program, go to Tentative Program
To register for the conference, please go to Online Registration
We sincerely hope you will join us at this important conference on May 14.
Wassalam,
Radwan Masmoudi..............................Asma Afsaruddin
President, CSID............................Chair of the Board, CSID
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF ISLAM AND DEMOCRACY
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U of Colorado - Instructorship in Persian/Farsi Language
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Colorado invites applications for an instructor in Persian/Farsi language. (The Department is expanding its scope to include other geographical areas of Asia and anticipates being renamed Asian Languages and Civilizations shortly.) Initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal. Responsibilities will normally include teaching three Farsi language classes per semester (beginning through advanced) and service related to the development of a strong Farsi language program. Minimum of MA degree in Farsi or related field; native or near-native fluency in Farsi and English; and demonstrated expertise in teaching Farsi at the university level, knowledge of current pedagogical approaches, expertise in using current technologies in language instruction, dynamism, and leadership qualities required. Review of applications will begin May 05, 2008. The position will remain open until filled. Send letter of application, CV, teaching video and portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, past syllabi, evaluations, etc.), and three letters of recommendation to Chair, East Asian Languages and Civilizations, 279 UCB, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0279. See www.Colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/ for full job description. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
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April 16, 2008
Conference on Arab American Women Announces Call for Papers
The Conference on Arab-American Women will take place on March 12-15, 2009 at Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
Inviting papers dealing with different issues of Arab-American Women’s lives, including immigration, history (especially the early history of Arab-American women), settlement, organizations, professions, gender issues, marriage and family, health, religion, involvement in society and politics, status within the Arab-American community and the larger American society, successes and failures, general accomplishments, etc. Papers which analyze Arab-American literature, music and the arts are also invited.
Abstracts, not to exceed one page, should be submitted to suleiman@ksu.edu.
Call for papers deadline: August 31, 2008.
Final drafts should be ready and submitted by January 15, 2009.
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