To compete and thrive in the 21st century, democracies, and the United States in particular, must develop new national security and economic strategies that address the geopolitics of information. In the 20th century, market capitalist democracies geared infrastructure, energy, trade, and even social policy to protect and advance that era’s key source of power—manufacturing. In this century, democracies must better account for information geopolitics across all dimensions of domestic policy and national strategy.
To what extent, if at all, do ideas contribute to the occurrence of war and peace? This seminar examines the roots of George W. Bush's Middle East policy, with a particular focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It will identify the ways in which ideas shape policy—and policy the practice of international affairs. A special emphasis will be placed on the role of presidential decision-making.
Please join us! Coffee and tea provided. Everyone is welcome, but admittance will be on a first come–first served basis.