Energy, The Future of Oil and Natural Gas

What roles will renewable fuel sources as well as oil and natural gas play as our nation -- along with the international community -- looks to meet energy demands? Sara Banaszak, Senior Economist, American Petroleum Institute, discusses these issues during the Jan. 27th webcast.

Click on the video below to view the recorded version of the webcast.



Transatlantic Relations Today - The Impact of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
What effect did the fall of the Berlin Wall have on the transatlantic relationship? What is the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years later? Robert E. Frye, President, Whistling Communications LLC, Director & Producer “Freedom without Walls" discussed these questions during the Nov. 12, 2009 webcast.

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Great Decisions: Egypt in the 21st Century

Egypt has long played an important role in the Arab world while maintaining a strategic relationship with the U.S. With elections scheduled for 2009, how will Egypt deal with serious domestic issues, ranging from Islamic radicalism to food shortages? What factors will influence the path of this regional heavyweight?

The Pittsburgh Middle East Institute (PMEI) joined us as a co-sponsor of this event

Click on the video links below to view the recorded version of the
November 11, 2009 webcast.

Pittsburgh and the Middle East: Building Partnerships in Energy Sustainability & Green Technologies

The second day of Pittsburgh Middle East Institute’s 2nd Annual Conference featured national and international experts in green technology — including officials from Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The seminar provided an interactive discussion on energy sustainability and emerging technologies.

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh partnered with the Pittsburgh Middle East Institute to webcast the conference to viewers worldwide.

Click on the video links below to view the recorded version of the October 14, 2009 webcast.

Part One

Pittsburgh G-20 Student Summit

Students from across the region participated in their own Sept. 17 Pittsburgh G-20 Student Summit. 

Click here for teacher and student resources for this event.

Click on the video below to view the recorded version of the Sept. 17, 2009 webcast.

The Pittsburgh G-20 - What Should We Expect?

Great Decisions: Afghanistan/Pakistan

Ethan Casey author of Alive and Well in Pakistan: A Human Journey in a Dangerous Time and a frequent public speaker on Pakistan

Fawad Butt is the chief executive officer of Zeus Capital Advisers

Newfound hopes for stability in Iraq have shifted the U.S. military focus back to Afghanistan and Pakistan, one of the most volatile border regions in the world. What impact will this renewed interest have on the two states as well as on U.S. defense strategy? 

Click on the video below to view the recorded version of the June 17, 2009 webcast.


Luncheon Discussion Group & Global Business: Atlantic Century? Can the U.S. & Europe Compete in the 21st Century?

Michael C. Maibach, President & CEO, European-American Business Council

The Trans-Atlantic relationship is the most important commercial partnership in the world. With 11% of the world’s population, this market produces 60% of the world’s GDP and 40% of its trade.  Trans-Atlantic investment, innovation, and trade foster prosperity in Europe, the United States and the world.

Click on the video below to view the recorded version of the June 4, 2009 webcast.

Luncheon Discussion Group:
An American Diplomacy for the 21st Century

Ambassador Marc Grossman, Vice Chairman, The Cohen Group; Former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs; Chairman, World Affairs Councils of America

Since 9.11, we have come to realize how fundamentally the world has changed, how the nature of America’s power in the world has changed, and that our foreign policy needs to adapt to these new realities.  What exactly does this mean?  What role does diplomacy play in a world of globalized information, commerce, and even violence?  How should we approach the diplomatic challenges facing the United States?

 
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