Global Hot Spots
University Place lecture series.

How Korea Was Divided and Why It Matters
David Fields explores factors which led to Korea splitting into two countries.
How Korea Was Divided and Why It Matters

After the Russian Presidential Elections
Join Yoshiko Herrera for a glimpse into the reaction to the Russian presidential election.
After the Russian Presidential Elections

Improving Health Care Services in Ethiopia
Lori DiPrete Brown, Roman Aydiko, Katie Konkle and Sweta Shrestha discuss health care.
Improving Health Care Services in Ethiopia

A Global Approach to Non-communicable Diseases
Join Dr. Jim Cleary for an overview of global health care.
A Global Approach to Non-communicable Diseases

Consider the economic and political sustainability of the euro with Mark Copelovitch.
The Euro Crisis

Japan's Nuclear Disaster: An Update
Get an update on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor from Michael Corridini.
Japan's Nuclear Disaster: An Update

Join Dennis Dresang for a look into the world of manufacturing collegiate apparel.
Sweatshops or Fair Trade

Religion, Education and the International Economy
Amy Stambach explains the role of Evangelical mission work in Africa.
Religion, Education and the International Economy

Global Environmental Sustainability
Learn how our everyday choices affect the global environment.
Global Environmental Sustainability

AIDS in Africa and Global Health
Claire Wendlan discusses what is going on with HIV in southern Africa.
AIDS in Africa and Global Health

Professor Jonathan Patz speaks of climate changes and environmental health issues.
Climate Change and Health

Reflections on the Situation in Iran
Explore the political landscape of Iran with David Morgan.
Reflections on the Situation in Iran

Is Organic/Fair-trade Agriculture Sustainable?
Jeremy Weber analyses flaws in the Fair Trade system.
Is Organic/Fair-trade Agriculture Sustainable?

Russia Update: Issues and Challenges
Professor Ted Gerber discusses the issues and challenges being faced by Russia.
Russia Update: Issues and Challenges

Natural Resource Management in the Andes
Josh Posner speaks about his research work in the Andes.
Natural Resource Management in the Andes

Politics and Challenges of Immigration Reform
Ben Marquez covers the politics and challenges of the immigration reform.
Politics and Challenges of Immigration Reform

Why African Leaders Infatuated with China
Professor Ed Friedman ponders the relationship between sub-Saharan Africa and China.