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SUMMARY:IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE?
DESCRIPTION:Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book\,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies\, entitled “War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict.”   She traces the origins of the war back to the fall of the Soviet Union  and addresses Russia’s grievances as well as Ukraine’s. Understanding both is necessary to find solutions to end the conflict.  Ms. Benjamin is a co-founder of CODEPINK\, the women-led peace and justice organization. \nFor information\, call 832-971-6796.\nHosted by Houston Peace and Justice Center Military and Foreign Policy Workgroup and\nForeign Policy Alliance-Houston. \nLoneStar College Kingwood Campus\, Music Building\nRoom 101\, 20000 Kingwood Dr.\, Kingwood\, TX 77339.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/is-peace-possible-in-ukraine/
LOCATION:LoneStar College\, Kingwood Campus\, Music Building\, Room 101\, 20000 Kingwood Dr.\, Kingwood\, TX\, 77339
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy
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SUMMARY:IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE?
DESCRIPTION:Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book\,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies\, entitled “War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict.”   She traces the origins of the war back to the fall of the Soviet Union  and addresses Russia’s grievances as well as Ukraine’s. Understanding both is necessary to find solutions to end the conflict.  Ms. Benjamin is a co-founder of CODEPINK\, the women-led peace and justice organization. \nFor information\, call 832-971-6796.\nHosted by Houston Peace and Justice Center Military and Foreign Policy Workgroup and\nForeign Policy Alliance-Houston. \nBay Area Unitarian Universalist Church\, 17503 El Camino Real\,\nHouston 77058.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/is-peace-possible-in-ukraine-2/
LOCATION:Bay Area UU Church\, 17503 El Camino Real \, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy
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SUMMARY:IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE?
DESCRIPTION:Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book\,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies\, entitled “War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict.”   She traces the origins of the war back to the fall of the Soviet Union  and addresses Russia’s grievances as well as Ukraine’s. Understanding both is necessary to find solutions to end the conflict.  Ms. Benjamin is a co-founder of CODEPINK\, the women-led peace and justice organization. \nFor information\, call 832-971-6796.\nHosted by Houston Peace and Justice Center Military and Foreign Policy Workgroup and\nForeign Policy Alliance-Houston. \nFirst Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St.\, Houston
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/is-peace-possible-in-ukraine-3/
LOCATION:1st Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace and Justice Center Foreign Military Policy Workgroup":MAILTO:joe@metroretrofurniture.com
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SUMMARY:IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE?
DESCRIPTION:Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book\,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies\, entitled “War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict.”   She traces the origins of the war back to the fall of the Soviet Union  and addresses Russia’s grievances as well as Ukraine’s. Understanding both is necessary to find solutions to end the conflict.  Ms. Benjamin is a co-founder of CODEPINK\, the women-led peace and justice organization. \nHouston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Road\, Houston\, 77055
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/is-peace-possible-in-ukraine-4/
LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy
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SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Social
DESCRIPTION:Come join members of the Foreign Policy Alliance to discuss concerns developments and opinions related to U.S. foreign policy\, militarism and endless war\, including\, but not limited to: recent developments with regard to Afghanistan\, Iraq\, and other countries we are militarily involved with\, the bloated Pentagon and military budget\, the nuclear threat\, and positions and likely actions of the Democratic presidential candidates and/or the Trump Administration in the years ahead.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/foreign-policy-social-3/
LOCATION:Cafe Express\, 1422 W Gray Street\, Houston\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Foreign Policy Alliance":MAILTO:bhenschen@msn.com
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SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Social
DESCRIPTION:Come gather for coffee\, tea\, and great food options while we discuss what’s on your mind with regard to recent foreign policy developments and concerns.  Topics for discussion could include\, but are not necessarily limited to\, the standoff and prospect of war with Iran\, relations with Russia and China\, negotiations with North Korea\, the obscene and bloated pentagon/military budget\, the impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran\, Venezuela and other nations\, the positions of the Democratic presidential candidates on foreign policy issues and military budget vs. those of the Trump Administration and how they would likely handle FP issues and scenarios in years ahead\, and the impact of all this on younger generations. \n  \nCafe Express\n1422 West Gray St.\nHouston\, TX 77019
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/foreign-policy-social/
LOCATION:Cafe Express River Oaks\, 1422 West Gray Street\, Houston\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Foreign Policy Alliance":MAILTO:bhenschen@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T190000
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SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Social
DESCRIPTION:Gather with Foreign Policy Alliance to discuss recent developments and any matters of concern related to militarism and foreign policy\, including\, but not limited to\, increasing tension and the standoff with Iran\, relations with Russia and China\, negotiations with North Korea\, the obscene and bloated pentagon/military budget\, the nuclear threat\, the impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran\, Venezuela\, etc.\, the positions of the Democratic presidential candidates on foreign policy issues vs. the Trump Administration and how they would likely handle various FP issues/scenarios in the years ahead. \nSlowpoke’s Coffee\n1203 W 34th St Suite D\nHouston\, TX 77018
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/foreign-policy-social-2/
LOCATION:Slowpokes Coffee\, 1203 West 34th St.\, Suite D\, Houston\, 77018
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Foreign Policy Alliance":MAILTO:bhenschen@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T155134
CREATED:20190815T015438Z
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SUMMARY:Coming Wars with Venezuela\, Iran\, Russia and China
DESCRIPTION:Dan Kovalik is a human rights and labor lawyer\, and his new book makes the case that the Trump/Russia scandal is a dangerous diversion that leads some progressives to agitate for war with Russia. Kovalik’s book offers history and context for the current scene and the “blame Russia” memes promoted by  the media\, based on anonymous leaks and unseen intelligence. From Vietnam to Iran/Contra\, the Iraq war and intervention in Libya\, false intelligence and spin have been used to justify illegal actions. \nKovalik notes that people–who marched against Bush’s wars–are now stoking efforts to limit Trump’s options with Russia\, and some are calling for war in response to unproven claims of cyber attacks. \nThe demonetization of Russia includes a new McCarthyism\, and PBC relates how a recent interviewer casually smeared NSA whistle blower Bill Binney as a Russian sympathizer\, because Binney argues that the breach of DNC servers was an insider leak\, not an outsider hack. \nNear the end of the interview\, Kovalik comments on the situation in Venezuela.  He will be in Caracas for the July 30 election\, and will report on it . \nForeign Policy  Domestic Political policy
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/coming-wars-with-venezuela-iran-russia-and-china/
LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260418T155134
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SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Alliance Social
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to discuss concerns and grievances about the endless wars\, the bloated pentagon budget and military industrial complex.  We will discuss recent article from Foreign Policy magazine: ‘Moscow and Beijing Have Tehran’s Back.’ Also we welcome newcomers to join and share what’s on your mind with regard to foreign policy issues.  It can be the current never ending wars\, the prospect of new wars\, military/pentagon budget and spending priorities\, actions of the Trump administration and/or positions of Democratic presidential candidates\, nuclear and other modern day threats\, etc.  We will plan other social events for the next few months and would love your input for that\, as well.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/foreign-policy-alliance-social/
LOCATION:Shanghai River Restaurant\, 2407 Westheimer Rd.\, Houston\, 77098
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Peace Education for Children & Families,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Foreign Policy Alliance":MAILTO:bhenschen@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T155134
CREATED:20180327T131644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T132127Z
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SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foreign Policy Town Hall Meeting\n The Foreign Policy Alliance\nin collaboration with the\nCenter for International Studies\nDistinguished Diplomat Program\n\n Panelists:\nAmb. Christopher Ashby (ret.)\nMr. Allen Vogel\, FPA Board Member\nMr. Joe Marcinkowski\, FPA Board member\nProf. Richard Sindelar\, Center for International Studies\nModerator:\nMs. Patricia Gras\, Journalist \nHere in the middle of Congressional primaries and election season\, the University of St. Thomas sits\nwithin a mile of four different Congressional Districts. This Town Hall meeting\nwill provide an opportunity for voters and perhaps even a few candidates to listen to a range of\nviewpoints on Foreign Policy issues. \nA panel of foreign policy experts\, practitioners\, and citizen activists representing a wide\nrange of viewpoints will discuss and take questions and comments from the public covering all\nmanner of Foreign Policy challenges which face our country today. \nPanelists and attendees will have an opportunity to discuss America’s Foreign Policy with regard to Europe\, Russia\, China\, North Korea\, and the Middle East. \nOrganizations and persons wishing to sponsor this event\, please \ncontact Prof. Sindelar at sindelh@stthom.edu or 713-525-3819.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/foreign-policy-town-hall-meeting/
LOCATION:University of St. Thomas – Jones Hall\, 3910 Yoakum\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T051545Z
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SUMMARY:Keeping the Peace Without Threatening War: Dr. Lloyd J. Dumas
DESCRIPTION:In the Foreign Policy Alliance’s first speaker program\, Professor Lloyd J. Dumas (Political Economy\, UT-Dallas) will discuss his recent book\, The Peacekeeping Economy: Using Economic Relations to Build a More Peaceful\, Prosperous and Secure World (Yale University Press.) The presentation\, co-sponsored with Distinguished Diplomats Program of the University of St. Thomas’ Center for International Studies\, is free and open to all.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/keeping-the-peace-without-threatening-war-dr-lloyd-j-dumas/
LOCATION:Scanlan Room | University of St. Thomas | 4000 Mt. Vernon St. Houston\, TX 77006\, Scanlan Room | University of St. Thomas | 4000 Mt. Vernon St. Houston\, TX 77006\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy
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