All students, faculty, and staff are invited to bring questions and join for an open conversation. Pizza will be served.

This outstanding nonpartisan forum will examine the critical role of the courts as one of the three co-equal branches in our government. The Sturm College of Law welcomes a panel of eminent retired judges representing Keep Our Republic’s Article Three Coalition as they share their keen insights into the U.S. judicial system. The panel — consisting of Hon. Liam O’Grady, Hon. Deanell Reece Tacha, and Hon. David S. Tatel — will discuss the importance of an independent judiciary and why it matters to the lives of everyday Americans. They will discuss and answer questions on several timely and significant topics, including the judiciary’s critical role in upholding our democratic principles and the need to protect judicial independence at the state and federal levels.

Navigation in a New Era: Opportunities & Challenges in U.S.-Korea-China Relations

Panel: Dr. Min Jeonghun, The Korea National Diplomatic Academy; Mark Tokola, The Korea Economic Institute of America

Dr. Min Jeonghun is a Professor in the Department of American Studies at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA).  He is interested in the US-China strategic competition, ROK-US relations, North Korea-US relations, and American Politics. He is a policy adviser to the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Unification of the Republic of Korea. Dr. MIN received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Georgia

Mark Tokola is Vice President of the Korea Economic Institute of America in Washington, DC. A retired U.S. Senior Foreign Service Officer, his last posting was as Minister Counselor for Political Affairs at the US Embassy in London. He had served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the American Embassies in Seoul, Republic of Korea; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; and Reykjavik, Iceland.

Opening Remarks: Lim Jungtaek, Consul General of The Republic of Korea in San Francisco. A career diplomat with over 30 years of experience, he has served in Korean missions in Malaysia, Ireland, Ghana, India, the United Nations, and the OECD. He was formerly the Ambassador to Ghana and held senior positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Yonsei University and an M.A. in International Studies from the University of Connecticut.

Moderator: Suisheng Zhao, a Professor and Director of the Center for China-US Cooperation at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver. A Campbell National Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, he is the founder and editor of the Journal of Contemporary China and the author and editor of over two dozen books and hundreds of academic articles. His most recent book, The Dragon Roars Back: Transformational Leaders and Dynamics of Chinese Foreign Policy (Stanford University Press, 2023, was named one of “Best of Books 2024” by Foreign Affairs magazine. He received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of California, San Diego, an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Missouri, and a BA and M.A. in economics from Peking University.

Join the Conflict Engagement and Resolution Initiative (CERI) for a free weekend workshop. Learn — and practice — how to facilitate dialogue across differences on social issues. Gain the tools, techniques, and resources necessary to become a facilitator.

The Conflict Engagement and Resolution Initiative (CERI) is hosting a deliberation on one of the most pressing questions facing colleges today. Participants will weigh different perspectives, consider trade-offs, and explore what matters most when building the campus community we want.

Food will be provided, and advanced reading is required.

On Monday, September 29th, join the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy and the Ukraine Aid Fund as we welcome Alex Gorgan and Florent Marcie to Korbel to share their perspectives and first-hand experiences on the war in Ukraine. Gorgan, a Ukrainian attorney-turned-army volunteer, and Marcie, a French documentary filmmaker and war correspondent, will join Professors Rachel Epstein and Hilary Matfess for a conversation about the realities of war at the frontlines, global security implications of the ongoing conflict, and the state of Ukraine today.

Doors will open at 5pm with programming beginning at 5:30pm.

Food will be provided; please RSVP to ensure that our order is correct!

In the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union, the two remaining superpowers on Earth at the time, waged a Cold War for more than 40 years in which economic, political and military tactics tested the boundaries of warfare without ever coming into direct conflict. Today, the United States and China, are facing off on a different terrain, but the stakes couldn’t be higher. From low earth orbit to the lunar surface, Beijing, Washington and a host of others are on a potential collision course that could transform a conflict in space into a full-scale war on Earth. But a critical question remains: Is there still an opportunity to pull back from the brink, or will humanity go toppling over the edge?

Please join the Josef Korbel School and Bertelsmann Foundation for a screening of the documentary "Astropolitics," followed by an expert panel and Q&A on the geopolitical implications of space exploration. The film offers a compelling look at how space may become the next theater of conflict—or a new model for cooperation. The event begins with a reception at 5:00 pm and screening at 5:30 pm. The film runs approximately 60 minutes.

We invite you to join the Center for Middle East Studies (CMES) at the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs for a book signing and evening of discussion with Professor Vali Nasr, Majid Khadduri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins. Nasr will discuss his new book, "Iran's Grand Strategy: A Political History".

Read more about this newly-published book here.

This session will showcase the work of the African Futures & Innovation (AFI) programme at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), a pan-African think tank with a long-standing partnership with the Pardee Institute. AFI applies Pardee Institute's International Futures (IFs) to explore long-term development trajectories, test policy choices, and inform strategic decision-making on the African continent.

The event will open with a 15-minute presentation led by senior researchers Alize le Roux and Dr Blessing Chipanda, highlighting how the AFI team uses data-driven scenario modelling to examine Africa’s development prospects, from economic growth and governance to security, demographics, and energy access. This will be followed by an interactive panel discussion, exploring:

- How futures Modeling can inform and influence African policy agendas
- The challenges and opportunities of engaging policymakers with foresight tools
- The growing appetite for foresight in Africa

Learn more about the ISS and African Futures here: https://issafrica.org