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Each year, the IOP hosts dozens of public Speaker Series events, providing students and the general public direct contact with elected officials, activists, authors, journalists, and other key practitioners in politics and public service.

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Endless Wars, Weapons and Force: But is there another purpose for the American military?

5707 S Woodlawn, Chicago, 60637

Jan 26, 2024 12:30pm – 1:30pm CST

For generations, American taxpayers have spent trillions of dollars toward a military that has largely been focused on global military operations, often with failed results,and support for operations abroad is decreasing in every political direction. But how else does – and could – the Pentagon[...]
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Southeast Asia in an Era of Strategic Competition

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Feb 02, 2024 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST

The student-led International Policy Program and the Society of International Relations jointly present, ASEAN Affairs in an Era of Strategic Competition. As geopolitical tensions rise and global powers reassess their priorities, the strategic significance of the Association of Southeast Asian[...]
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Free Trade in the Balance: A Discussion with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai

1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago, 60637

Feb 06, 2024 5:30pm – 6:45pm CST

A rare chance to hear from United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, at a time when political parties have become more skeptical of traditional free trade agreements. What will happen to the once-unimaginable tariffs put in place by former President Donald Trump as a weapon against a rising[...]
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Church & State: Christianity and American Politics in 2024

1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago, 60637

Feb 08, 2024 5:30pm – 6:45pm CST

What role will Christian faith leaders play in the 2024 election and ongoing social movements? Faith leaders have played vital roles in politics in America since its inception, from the Calvinist ministers in New England and Black church leaders during abolitionism, the Civil Rights and the Black[...]
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Who votes in 2024? Literally half the world!

1307 E 60th St, Chicago, 60637

Feb 13, 2024 5:30pm – 6:45pm CST

This year, an estimated 4 billion people from over 60 nations — almost half the world’s population — will head to the polls in national elections. From Mexico to South Korea to the European Union to South Africa, the consequences of these outcomes will be significant and potentially impact the[...]
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