International Affairs Discussion Group

Enjoy stimulating discussion
Enjoy stimulating discussion

The first session of the new academic year will take place, Wednesday, Sept 6, 3 p.m at Stauffer's Cafe and Pie Shoppe, 5600 S. 48th St.

For those of you who have not attended previously, this 90-minute program is free and there is no registration. Just show up and, if you wish enjoy some coffee and pie, along with a stimulating discussion.

David Forsythe will be the moderator and has provided the following topics and some resources.

Is Afghanistan another Vietnam ?
http://wapo.st/2ine5dg?tid=ss_mail&utm_term=.8e1166accbcb

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/24/opinion/on-afghanistan-theres-no-way-out.html?mwrsm=Email

Should the US launch a pre-emptive strike against North Korea ?

https://lawfareblog.com/international-law-anticipatory-self-defense-and-us-options-north-korea

Should the US government promote democracy and human rights abroad?
http://wapo.st/2irkSCT?tid=ss_mail&utm_term=.55d8ef4ada88

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/22/us/politics/us-aid-egypt-human-rights-north-korea.html?emc=edit_tnt_20170822&nlid=40729248&tntemail0=y

Is President Trump a threat to US national security?
https://lawfareblog.com/trump-national-security-threat-revisited-scorecard-0