NEW YORK: Lessons from the Past: A Historian's Perspective of American Hegemony with Paul Kennedy

Start: Oct 4 2007 - 6:30pm

End: Oct 4 2007 - 8:00pm

Event Description:

With military problems abroad and political stalemates at home, the United States is facing challenging times. Some historians and pundits argue the United States is in decline, comparing it to the Roman Empire in its final years. Can the United States preserve its status as the world's sole superpower? If not, how will it have to adjust its global strategy? And can U.S. engagements and activities abroad today affect the trajectory of U.S. power? Please join YPFP New York to explore these and other issues with renowned scholar Paul Kennedy, J. Richardson Dilworth Professor of History and Director of the International Security Studies program at Yale University.

The discussion will be held from 6:30-8:00 pm at 522 5th Avenue, 7th Floor Auditorium on Thursday, October 4th. This event marks the inaugural event of the New York branch of Young Professionals in Foreign Policy. For more information, please contact Laura Keating at Laura.Keating@ypfp.org.

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Terrorist Attacks in India: Some Initial Reactions

Posted by Anirudh Suri on November 28, 2008 - 2:04am.

The terrorist attacks in India have shocked the nation, and the world. I want to express my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences for the victims of these attacks and their families. The Indian security forces have displayed immense courage and fearlessness in rescuing hostages, including many foreign citizens, and securing all the buildings and landmarks that were attacked. As the encounters between the Indian security forces and the terrorists continue, we hope and pray that any further loss of innocent life is prevented.

Despite the heroic efforts of the forces, the terrorist act has raised serious doubts about India's intelligence and security apparatus. Indians have responded with an outpour of anger and outrage at this brazen attack, but they have also started to pose tough questions about the ability of the government to protect its citizens, and others residing in the country. The fact that this time around the terrorists specifically sought out and targeted British and American citizens points to the fact that terror attacks in India are no longer meant to hurt only Indians, but also to advance the cause of global jihadi movements.