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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Public Morals, Science and International Trade: Animal Welfare and the WTO

Lecture | May 1 | 12-1:30 p.m. | 223 Moses Hall


Christoph Hermes, Visiting Fellow from the EU Commission

Institute of International Studies


Many citizens care about the humane treatment of animals. This has led the European Union, the United States and others to enact a variety of animal welfare laws. Examples range from the US Animal Welfare Act to the recent European ban on seal products. At the same time, the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) impose certain limits on trade restrictions. Is there a conflict between animal...   More >


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Strategic Implications of the Rise of China: A Washington Perspective

Lecture | May 1 | 4-5:30 p.m. | 223 Moses Hall


Paul Heer, National Intelligence Officer for East Asia, Office of the Director for National Intelligence

Institute of International Studies


In the view of many political analysts, China will be the most important foreign policy challenge for the US for several decades. Paul Heer will evaluate China’s strategic ambitions and its perceptions of the international environment, and how they are reflected in Beijing’s regional and global strategies. He will also discuss how the United States fits into Beijing’s equation and the resulting...   More >


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