• Great Decisions: The Koreas

    All meetings are at the Tradewinds Restaurant, Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy, Viera Florida.  Seating begins at 5:30 p.m.  No seating after 6:30 p.m.  Everyone is expected to dine—cost of entrees $12.00 or less RSVP is required http://fit.edu/lifelong-scholar-society At the end of World War II, Korea was divided in two.  The northern half of the […]

  • National Security Challenges in Asia for the Next U.S. President

    America’s next president will inherit a multitude of national security challenges in Asia. These include instability and terrorism, nuclear proliferation, territorial disputes, and threats to critical sea lanes, among others. R. Nicholas Burns, one of America’s most accomplished diplomats, will discuss what he views as the major concerns in Asia for the United States, and […]

  • Congressional Briefing & Discussion with Kenneth Bae: Inside North Korea & U.S. Policy

    Kenneth Bae was the longest-held U.S. citizen detained in North Korea since the Korean War (1950-1953). During his 2-year detainment from April 2013 to November 2014, many U.S. officials including Ambassador Robert King and Congressman Charles Rangel repeatedly called for his release. This is a special opportunity to hear firsthand the true story of what […]

  • North Korea Policy: Why the Obama Administration is Right and the Critics are Wrong

    North Korea Policy: Why the Obama Administration is Right and the Critics are Wrong   Speaker(s) David Straub, Associate Director, Korea Program Date and Time May 13, 2016 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Availability RSVP RSVP required by 5PM May 11. Location Philippines Conference Room Encina Hall, 3rd Floor 616 Serra St Stanford, CA 94305     FSI […]