International Relations Council

The IRC strengthens Kansas City's global perspective by maintaining an active dialogue around world events, global issues, and their impact on our community.

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Next week, the IRC hosts Frank Lavin for a lecture based around his book "Inside The Reagan White House"

Lavin was the political director for Ronald Reagan between 1987 and 1989. https://t.co/JR2pP3LnEf

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In person or virtual spots still available for today's discussion! https://t.co/GucycSwJee

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Today at 6pm! The International Relations Council will be hosting @mattdimmick1 (European Program Manager at Spirit of America & former Director for Russia and Eastern Europe on the National Security Council). Register here: https://t.co/l2SIU9Rp4g

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“Climate change carries no passport and knows no national borders.” – Ban Ki-Moon, former U.N. Secretary General.

The International Relations Council in Kansas City proudly presents ” Climate Crisis: The Global Issue that Defines Our Era,” https://t.co/GmXQaUBJGb

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We can't wait to host Jay Paxton, Chief of Public Affairs at NATO Allied Command Transformation, as he gives our community a "NATO at 75" update! Wednesday! Register Here: https://t.co/1pbyg2tpK9

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https://t.co/L4xA5YwYGF We are setting an ambitious goal of raising $10,000 this June, which will be critical towards building an internationally engaged Kansas City. 

Your support means the world to us.

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Join us tomorrow (Thurs) for a virtual "Author Talk" with Ted Craig, where he will discuss his new book "Pakistan And American Diplomacy". Presented in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. Register here: https://t.co/6PWXhj0wey

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Thank you to everyone who attended our 2024 Berkley Lecture. It was wonderful to welcome Travis J. Murphy.

We would like to recognize our sponsors @StinsonLLP , @ParkUniversity, Nancy C. Messer, CFA, Holly Nielsen, Nicole Gresham Perry, Paul Savastano, and Cyprienne Simchowitz

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Some shots from our recent Sports & Soft Power discussion at HJ's Youth and Community Center! Featuring David Pruente, Dr. Fabiola Riobe, Erik Scott and Edward Jones II. 📷 by Stephen Slaughter

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Join us tomorrow for our final program in the Sports & Diplomacy Series!

https://t.co/8WQWV8DT9W

This program will be taking place at HJ's Youth and Community Center in Kansas City, MO from 6-7:30 pm Central Time. Sponsored by @StinsonLLP and BallStars

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TONIGHT: A panel discussion centered around sport being seen as a tool for peacebuilding and conflict resolution.

https://t.co/SK7DLjMSlR

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The panelists for the IRC's Wednesday, March 13 Global Goals: Sports & Cross-Cultural Understanding program were featured on @kcur 's Up to Date with Steve Kraske.
https://t.co/StWtHNmkHW.

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We'd love to have you join us for our upcoming Global Goals series. We will be exploring the intersection of sports and diplomacy over four weeks of programming.

https://t.co/fjAZA6l9wS

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We are so pleased to announce our Executive Committee for 2024! Learn more here: https://t.co/kWyF96JVFj

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We would like to welcome our new Board Members for the 2024 year!

Edward Manoukian - Founder, CryptoGnosis

Stephen Slaughter - Educator, Kansas City Zoo

Daniel Pearson - Chief International Program Officer, Unbound

Jennifer Owen - Artistic Director, Owen/Cox Dance Group

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Our work is based on funding we receive from our members, donors, and programs, and your contributions go directly into ensuring we present the highest quality programs we can. Consider supporting the IRC today. https://t.co/L4xA5YwYGF

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Today at noon! Steven Youngblood, Director at the Center for Global Peace Journalism at Park University and currently a Fulbright Scholar in Moldova, will be presenting a program virtually on Zoom which will answer the question What's Happening in Moldova? https://t.co/gXzLYWa17c

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https://t.co/R3U4gu3itO A presentation on “The Great Experiment: How Diversity Protects Democracy” will be the focus of @ParkUniversity 31st annual Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture Series event on Tuesday, Sept. 19, starting at 6:30 p.m.

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NEWS: @SAISHopkins' @Yascha_Mounk will deliver Park University’s 31st annual Dr. Jerzy Hauptmann Distinguished Guest Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 19. @irckc and @AmPublicSquare are program partners for this year’s Hauptmann Lecture.
https://t.co/4WdFGgjH1L