AC Selects: Renewable energy, humanitarian aid, and national security

Week of September 19, 2021

In this week’s episode, hear from experts of diverse backgrounds cover topics ranging from renewable energy, how to approach humanitarian aid in Afghanistan, Turkish-Afghan relations, and how outdated AUMFs( Authorization for Use of Military Force) prevent conversations at the Congressional level.

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Online Event Thu, September 16, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

US withdrawal from Afghanistan: What it means for Turkey and the region

A discussion on the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan and the implications to Turkey and the wider region as well as the future of transatlantic engagement.

Afghanistan Conflict Extremism Human Rights

Online Event Thu, September 16, 2021 • 1:00 pm ET

Future Foreign Policy series: Congress and AUMF repeal

Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI-3) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-7) join Just Security’s Tess Bridgeman for a conversation on the effort to repeal the 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force.

Afghanistan Iraq Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Online Event Tue, September 14, 2021 • 8:00 am ET

Powering ambition: Renewable energy and land use in New York State

The Global Energy Center hosts a discussion with key New York stakeholders on the state’s ambitious renewable energy goals and the land use considerations in achieving them.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment United States and Canada

Online Event Fri, September 10, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

A special event with Afghanistan’s former Central Bank Governor, Ajmal Ahmady

Special event featuring Ajmal Ahmady, former Governor of the Afghani Central Bank, on the economic crisis in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Economy & Business International Financial Institutions Macroeconomics

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