NEWS & EVENTS NOVEMBER 11, 2009
Berlin Wall

When the Berlin Wall Fell

The fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago represented a peaceful end to the struggle over political philosophy that defined the second half of the 20th century. The Miller Center’s collection of resources about the fall of the wall and end of the Cold War looks at the U.S. role in helping to bring it about.

Forum : Prospects in Afghanistan

Lawrence Eagleburger, Howard Hart

November 12, 2009 5:30 PM

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The APSA Task Force on U.S. Standing in World Affairs, chaired by Jeff Legro, released its Final Report.

Jeff Chidester and Stephen Knott's book on Ronald Reagan's long political career was reviewed by the Washington Times.

Climate Policy Blueprint proposes steps toward a government climate strategy. More Information | Download the Report [PDF].

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Gen. John Abizaid Gen. John Abizaid said the public nature of Gen. McChrystal’s report on troops in Afghanistan is “rather exceptional”. The former head of Central Command made his comments Monday at a Miller Center Forum.

Last spring, the National Discussion and Debate Series debated the right to universal health care.

The Miller Center wraps up its 2009 National Discussion & Debate Series. Find television coverage in your area: PBS Schedule. Watch Online: Infrastructure | Iran | Affirmative action | Energy

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POLICY PROGRAMS

Former Secretaries of Transportation Norman Mineta and Sam Skinner led the inaugural David R. Goode National Transportation Policy Conference.

The Caplin Conference on the World Economy brought together former finance ministers from around the world to consider critical financial questions. Full Report

James Baker and Warren Christopher, Co-Chairs of the National War Powers Commission, lay out their case for the War Powers Consultation Act.

The Miller Center and the AGB offer recommendations to improve higher education. Full Report

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