The passport series is a political science series covering world-relations and political issues from around the world. Please note that Oakton College's Skokie campus is getting ready to welcome a brand new learning center in 2024. Due to the construction for this exciting project, we will present our Passport to the World lectures exclusively in a virtual format. PASSPORT TO THE WORLD—FOREIGN RELATIONS
passed to expand or decrease access, and how those seeking care are affected and responding. Please join Julie Strauss, Ph.D., for this topical discussion. Thursday, July 13 Update on the Middle East and Global Affairs Toufic El Rassi covers civil unrest in Iran and the role/response of the United States in Iran and the larger Middle East. We will discuss the recent history of U.S. policy in Iran, including the negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and the challenges the U.S. faces in this vital part of the world, along with more recent developments in U.S. -Middle East policies, including the challenges posed by Russia and China as the global order shifts. We will touch on the war in Ukraine, the rising power of China and the future of American leadership in the Middle East and globally. Thursday, July 20 Taking Inventory of Germany’s Traffic Light Coalition The coalition government under Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz has faced numerous challenges. From the fallout of the war on Ukraine and the difficulty of COVID crisis management to the modernization of Germany’s infrastructure, Europe’s most populous nation needs to meet its many challenges swiftly and effectively. Join Anette Isaacs for an informative look at the first government of the post-Merkel era. Thursday, July 27 Mental Health at the Intersection of Mass Incarceration and College How can centering the voices of incarcerated college students help us better understand and address the significant mental health needs and challenges faced by so many in the U.S. and abroad? In this talk, Megan Klein, Ph.D., will discuss her research and teaching as part of Oakton College's partnership with the Northwestern Prison Education Program (NPEP). Thursday, August 3 How do We Overcome Political Polarization? Our political leaders used to be proud to "reach across the aisle." But beginning in 2000 those leaders shifted their rhetoric toward demonizing members of the other party, suggesting that voting for them would be tantamount to betraying the principles of democracy. Democrats and Republicans are equally guilty. What can citizens do to reverse this phenomenon? How can we citizens remind our political leaders we expect good governance rather than acerbic tirades? Join Gary Midkiff as he explores answers these questions.
THURSDAY SERIES I Fee: $115 Registration is by series only. Lectures meet on Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. ($100 In-district seniors age 60 and above) HUM S53, Virtual , 8 Thu., 6/15-8/3, 1-2:30 p.m. CRN 50023 Thursday, June 15 Presidential Campaigns in History Join William Adler, Ph.D., as he examines the history of presidential campaigns from the 1700s up to recent years. Persuading voters has always been the central factor in presidential campaigns. Over the years, changing norms of presidential behavior have affected how operations are managed, from party-run campaigns of the past to the highly personalized, media-focused campaigns of today. The road to the White House is so long, exhausting, and expensive that it is amazing anyone chooses to run for president. Thursday, June 22 The Great Realignment: The Early Contours of the Post-Hegemonic World It is too early to draw definitive conclusions about the effects of the war in Ukraine on the international system, but one likely result is the end of American hegemony and the birth of a multipolar world order. Such a world is likely to be organized around regional blocks rather than globalization and be based on earlier concepts such as international law, rather than rules-based international order that underpinned the American “unipolar moment.” Ultimately, such a tectonic shift is likely to accelerate the decline of “the West” and the rise of “the Rest.” Join George Lungu , Distinguished Professor of Political Science. Thursday, June 29 What's Behind the Social Crisis in Haiti? Haiti has witnessed over a decade of political instability, environmental crises, and social unrest. What explains its current predicament, and what role has U.S. policy played in it? How does the situation in Haiti relate to changing patterns of immigration in the U.S.? Join Peter Hudis, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Humanities. Thursday, July 6 The Effect of the Dobbs’ Decision at the State Level After Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, decisions concerning reproductive rights access are being decided on a state-by-state basis. This talk will explore how abortion access is changing across the country, what laws are being
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