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Learn more about the Bastille Day Parade in Global Lens Pt. 2 in Paris with Galen Schmidt!

#BastilleDayParade #BastilleDay2023 #Paris

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Follow us along on our new series, Global Lens with AKWorld, where we share how our staff, interns and members are engaging with the world!

📌 First stop is Paris, France for the Bastille Day Parade with AKWorld summer intern, Galen Schmidt.

#BastilleDay #Paris #France

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The Executive Board of the Alaska World Affairs Council (AKWorld) welcomes Lisa Eyler – its new President and CEO. She succeeds Lise Kristiansen, who dynamically led AKWorld for 16 years. Read more online: https://t.co/JGipQ8sWxp

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Our beloved leader, Lise Kristiansen, announces departure from AKWorld in 2023. ⁣
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Read our announcement about Alaska World Affairs Council President and CEO Lise Kristiansen and her plans to step down: https://t.co/BD7FA37qU2

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“When you have billions of dollars floating around in organizations like the World Cup or the Olympics, corruption is almost an inevitable outcome.” -Jules Boykoff

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Hear more from Arne Holm next Thursday, September 29 at 𝘈𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩: 𝘈 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵'𝘴 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢, 𝘜𝘬𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦, & 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤. Register now: https://t.co/F55j5AxtCA

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#Commentary by @Arne_O_Holm: There is a place in the doghouse for those who, after the #Russian #invasion of #Ukraine️ condemned the #Barentscooperation. @BarentsSec @pikenepaabroen #war #protestart #sanctions #ironcurtain https://t.co/MCUo2RhhDa

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Please join us in congratulating these hardworking students from Eagle River High School, who represented Alaska while competing at the @WACAmerica 20th Anniversary Carlos and Malú Alvarez Academic WorldQuest National Competition over the weekend!

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@WACAmerica @AKWorld WACA WQ 20th anniversary

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Join us this Friday for a virtual conversation! https://t.co/Kb7UMIt0X7

#RussiaUkraine #Ukraine #Arctic #ArcticSecurity

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Between climate change and increased militarization, interest in the Arctic has been growing. Now, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding another reason to put Arctic security on the forefront. Join us for this timely conversation: https://t.co/R0l7AcBYnM
#UkraineRussiaWar

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Between climate change and increased militarization, interest in the Arctic has been growing. Now, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding another reason to put Arctic security on the forefront. Join us for this timely conversation: https://t.co/R0l7AcBYnM
#UkraineRussiaWar

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We wrapped up our fifth annual Speed Mentoring event with 240 local students and 27 high-level professionals! Mentors shared their experiences and provided insight into options following graduation. Read more about this event online: https://t.co/PqrNpxEqdj

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Introducing Hallie Bissett, AKWorld board member and our Women's Day moderator.

Come celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with AKWorld and hear from three amazing indigenous women as they discuss their visions for the future. Register online: https://t.co/GpCIIOyArY

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Introducing Märit Carlson-Van Dort, one of our Women's Day panelists.

Come celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with AKWorld and hear from three amazing indigenous women as they discuss their visions for the future. Register online: https://t.co/GpCIIOQbQy

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Introducing Dena Sommer-Pedebone, one of our Women's Day panelists.

Come celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with AKWorld and hear from three amazing indigenous women as they discuss their visions for the future. Register online: https://t.co/GpCIIOyArY

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Introducing Melissa Kookesh, one of our Women's Day panelists.

Come celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with AKWorld and hear from three amazing indigenous women as they discuss their visions for the future. Register online: https://t.co/GpCIIOyArY

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Celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with AKWorld as we present Alaska Indigenous Leaders: Visions for the Future. Panelists include Melissa Kookesh, Board Chair of Kootznoowoo; Marit Carlson, President of Far West; and Dena Pedebone, CEO of Gana A Yoo.

https://t.co/GpCIIOQJG6

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State champion 🏆 @AKWorld

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Founder of Cryptocurrency AML Strategies, an advisory firm that helps financial institutions and technology firms address money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with digital assets. We're featuring Mr. Fanusie for two programs this week: https://t.co/V17G5pGsrH

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Yaya spent 7 years as an economic and counterterrorism analyst in the CIA, where he briefed federal law enforcement, U.S. military personnel, and White House-level policy makers. In 2009, he spent three months in Afghanistan providing analytic support to senior military officials

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Next week you will have two opportunities to hear from Yaya Fanusie, whose research focuses on the national security implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Join us for an evening program Feb 10 or the next day for a lunch program: https://t.co/Oz4XTQE6Un

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Next week you will have two opportunities to hear from Yaya Fanusie, whose research focuses on the national security implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Join us for an evening program Feb 10 or the next day for a lunch program: https://t.co/Oz4XTQE6Un

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Grab your smartest friends and join us NEXT WEEK as we raise money for student programs with World Wiz Pub Quiz: Drive-In Edition!

Learn more & register online: https://t.co/oKFKGKvzZs