Martin Forum Program Archive

“The Re-emergence of Viet Nam”

– keynote address of the Asia Symposium, WSU.   Details will be announced at a later date.  Dr. Cristoph Geibel of the Jackson School of International Affairs at the University of Washington will speak. 

“Thoughts on Islamic Law”

12:30 p.m., College of Law Courtroom

“Human Trafficking and Sexual Slavery – Assessment and Response”

7:00 p.m., SUB Courtroom
 

Dr. Mohamed Mattar, international legal scholar and Executive Director of the Protection Project at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, will present two talks on 30 January.  His work has taken him all over the world to help formulate legal and social policy to combat trafficking, and he has served as legal advisor in Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

The talk on Islamic law will be a hybrid of addresses given by Dr. Mattar during the Fall of 2005 in Washington, DC.  This will include the role of tradition versus contemporary interpretations in Islamic law, human rights in Islam, and the role of Islamic law in the US court system.  This talk is cosponsored by the International Law Students Association.  

“Darfur, Sudan: Overview of a Genocide”

12:00 p.m., Honors Lounge, Washington State University"

"At Odds with Femininity? Women's Soccer in Africa"

7:00 p.m., College of Law Courtroom, UI
 

Dr. Martha Saavedra, Associate Director of the Center for African Studies at UC Berkeley, will present two talks on the Palouse.  One will consider the current status of the situation in Sudan, which has fallen much out of the spotlight in recent months but is still a serious international issue.  Her second talk will focus on the role of soccer in Africa, particularly as it relates to women and development.

Since 1993, Martha Saavedra has been the Associate Director of the Center for African Studies, an interdisciplinary research center supporting basic research and training of scholars as well as providing resources on Africa to the greater community.
 

“TNCs, Global Cities, and Migration: A Latin American Perspective”

Dr. Osvaldo Muniz, Professor of Geography at Universidad de La Serena in Chile, will discuss the impact that transnational corporations (TNCs) have on immigration within and away from Latin America.  Dr. Muniz's recent research focuses on how a city like La Serena can compete in a globalized world, and he has established collaborative educational endeavors linking Chile, China, and the United States.  His visit is co-sponsored by the WSU Honors College.

“The Middle East, The U.S., and Europe: War Without End?”

We can only understand the emergence of a peaceful Europe after World War II in relationship to the transformation of the political economy of global energy.  Integration of Europe into an energy economy including the Persian Gulf transformed the international institutions of Europe and led to the creation of the Common Market while also undermining the social base of the left-wing parties.  Neither the Marshall Plan nor US lessons in democracy were as crucial as the emergence of a new world energy order.  The creation of this order eliminated the threat of war that had plagued Europe for hundreds of years but made dominance over the Middle East oil suppliers far more crucial than control over the region had been in the colonial era.

"Aspects of the Bilateral Relationship"

CUE 319, 3-5pm, Washington State University

Guest Speaker: Marvin Wodinsky
Canadian Consul General (acting)

Dr. Bill Smith of the Martin Institute will be introducing Consul Wodinsky's talk.

On Thursday, February 26 at 3pm in Todd 575, the WSU Canadian Studies Lecture Series will present a FREE public lecture by Marvin Wodinsky, the acting Canadian Consul General.  His talk is entitled "Aspects of the Bilateral Relationship," and will discuss elements of Canadian-American relations past and present.

Mr. Wodinsky is Consul and Manager of the Seattle Consulate General's Political, Economic Relations and Public Affairs Program, which monitors and interprets local and regional U.S. political and economic events and trends of interest to Canada.  It ensures that Canadian interests are represented on such diverse issues as energy, forestry and softwood lumber, borders, environment and fisheries.  It also promotes the study of Canada at educational institutions and provides information on general economic, financial and fiscal policies in Canada.  Prior to his post in Seattle, Mr. Wodinsky has served in the Canadian Embassies in Kiev, Moscow, and Seoul and has worked as a program manager for the Canadian High Commissions in New Zealand, Fiji, Western Samoa, and Tonga.
 

"Assessing North Korea's Nuclear Threat"

Dr. Daniel A. Pinkston is a senior research associate and Korea specialist at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies in Monterey, California. He has a doctorate in international affairs from the University of California, San Diego, and a master's degree in Korean studies from Yonsei University in Seoul. Dr. Pinkston recently directed the research and production of the North Korea Country Profile for the Nuclear Threat Initiative. This profile is the most comprehensive open-source overview and assessment of North Korea's programs to develop weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles. He has written on Korean political economy and security issues, and is now writing a book on the political economy of Korean missile development. Dr. Pinkston also served as a Korean linguist in the U.S. Air Force, and he has extensive experience in Korean-to-English translation.
 

"Crisis in Haiti"

On Tuesday, March 9, Dr. Mee-Ae Kim of Albertson College will discuss the historical roots of the current crisis in Haiti.  Dr. Kim is a specialist in Latin American history who teaches classes on the history of the Caribbean amongst other regional studies.

The crisis in Haiti worsens by the day, as forces opposing President Jean Bertrand Aristide had taken control of the northern region of the country by the end of February.  The international community - including the USA, France, the UN, and the Caribbean Community - all are involved in attempts to settle the dispute.
 

"Democratization in Guatemala"
talk cancelled

Consul General Pineda Sharron was born in the providence of Gualan, Zacapa and educated in Guatemala and the United States. She holds a Bachelor Degree in International Business Marketing and Finance from San Francisco State University.

Prior to her appointment to the Consulate she held various positions in the private sector in Silicon Valley, California: Financial Analyst for Oracle Corporation, Sales Analyst for Exar Corporation, Financial and Budget Analyst, and Advisor to the Finance Vice President for Fritzi California.
 

"Islam in Morocco"

Visiting Fulbright scholar Professor Abdellatif Akbib will discuss Islam in Morocco, a country where the Arab, African, and European worlds meet.   Dr. Akbib is an author and professor of English at Abdelmalek Essaedi University in Tetouan, Morocco.

This program, entitled "Fulbright Visiting Specialists: Direct Access to the Muslim World," is an initiative of the US State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which is bringing 23 Muslim scholars to the US  during 2004.  The scholars are expected to speak to local community groups and enhance cultural understanding.

Dr. Akbib is a short story author with three published short story collections and a published travellogue of his first Fulbright experience in 1999.  He was the recipient of the British Council Literary Prize in 2003.

His visit to the Palouse is being hosted by the College of Liberal Arts at Washington State University.  This visit to UI and the Martin Institute was part of the original grant application.
 

"U.S. Military - U.S. State Relations Abroad:
The Bolivian Case"

7 p.m., WSU Honors Hall Lounge

Guest Speaker: Commander Robert Forwood

Robert Forwood is a Spokane native who graduated from UI in 1980, at which time he was also commissioned an officer in the US Navy.  Cdr. Forwood holds an MA degree in National Security and Startegic Studies from the Naval War College and has served on staff at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.  Commander Forwood then reported to the U.S. Military Group at the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia in August 1996.  He served as the Navy Section Chief, Senior Department of the Navy Advisor to the country of Bolivia, U.S. Navy Security Assistance Officer and C12-D Aircraft Commander.  From his current posting in Spokane, he will be headed to another posting to the US State Department.
 

"France vs. the United States"

Pierre-Yves Dugua is a daily corespondent for Le Figaro and Radio France, with columns focusing on US business, poitics, and culture. He holds joint US-French citizenship.

"Enlarging the European Union: Challenges"

"Background on The Situation With Iraq"

Noon in the Silver Room of the SUB
Guest Speaker: Rand Lewis

Rand Lewis speaks briefly on the background on the background of the situation with Iraq, followed by an open forum to discuss any questions.

"The Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq"

7 pm in the UI College of Law Courtroom
Guest Speaker: Dr. Bill Smith, UI International Studies department

This forum will consider the situation in regards to food, water, medicine, and other basic needs. Dr. Smith will discuss the UN and NGO role in Iraq in providing aid from 1991 - 2003, and assess new threats to the Iraqi populace stemming from the outbreak of hostilities.

"Rebuilding Iraq: Challenges"

Noon Aurora Room of the UI Commons
Guest Speaker: Tom Preston, WSU Political Science department

The question of what form the rebuilding of Iraq will take is one of utmost importance. Dr. Preston will consider the role Iraqi exiles, Iraqis currently in Iraq, the US Military, US civilians, the UN, the Arab League, multinational corporations, NGOs, and others may play in rebuilding Iraq after the war ends.

"Redefining News in the Balkans: Perceptions of U.S. Foreign Policy"

7:00 PM in the Law Courtroom
Guest Speaker: Divna Karadjovska and Matt Shelley
Moderator: Kenton Bird, UI assistant professor of communication.

"The USA and the Middle East: The Elusive Quest for Peace"

2:00pm, UI Borah Theater

Guest Speaker: Ambassador Ryan Crocker

"IRAQ: Considering the Options"

7:00pm, UI Law Courtroom

"Making Good Neighbors Better: Commerce/Security on Our Common Border"

7:00pm, UI Law Courtroom

Guest Speaker: Brian Burton, the political, economic relations and public affairs officer for the Canadian Consulate General in Seattle, will address border issues facing the US and Canada.

"Evolution of EU Environmental Policy"

7:00pm, UI Engineering/Physics 122

Guest Speaker: Maria Marotta, an official in the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union, will provide an overview of how the European Union works today and information about its environmental policy.

"US Drug Policy in the Andes: Options"

7:30pm, UI College of Law Courtroom

Guest Speaker: Sanho Tree, Director Drug Policy Project, Institute for Policy Studies.

"Non-Violent Conflict"

7:30pm, UI College of Law Courtroom
Guest Speakers: Documentary filmmakers Jack Duvall and Steve York.

"Civil Liberties After the Attack"

Raul Sanchez	Liz Brandt

"The War on Terrorism"

This panel discussion will focus on national security issues and international terrorism.
7:30pm, UI Administration Auditorium

Gary Stubblefield		Mark Monday		Jason Vest

"Diversity, the Strength of America"

"A Profile of Osama bin Laden"

Speaker: Dr. Rand Lewis
View a RealVideo webcast of the event (requires RealPlayer to view).

"Environment and Security in an International Context: Challenges and Opportunities."

7:30 pm, College of Law Courtroom

Speaker: Gary Vest
Principal Assistant Deputy under Secretary of Defense (Environmental Security).

Moslem and non-Moslem members of the Palouse will join together for a Vigil for Tolerance entitled, "The Palouse Community Stands Together". At 7pm, Thursday, September 20, the short ceremony begins at Friendship Square in Moscow. The event is coordinated by the Latah County Human Rights Task Force and UI Office of Diversity and Human Rights. The purpose is to help understanding and dispel stereotypes.

Dr. Rand Lewis will be part of a public discussion on "Terrorism: The New World Disorder" at the Spokane Met, Thursday, September 20 at 7:30pm. Sponsored by KPBX Spokane public radio, it will be rebroadcast on KSFC 91.9 FM Spokane at 9 a.m. Monday, September 24, and on KPBX 91.1 FM at noon Tuesday, September 25.

"Russia's Nuclear Clean-Up, A U. S. Problem?"

7:00 pm, College of Law Courtroom.

Speaker: Gary Stubblefield

"The Russian Road to Capitalism."

7:00 pm, College of Law Courtroom

Speaker: Dr. Sergei Khrushchev

"American Security in the 21st Century."

4:00 pm, SUB Silver Galena Room.

Speaker: Dr. Pat Pentland