Past Events
Richard Nixon: The LifeJournalist and AuthorTuesday, Nov 07, 2017 | 12:30-2:00 PM | CLA 1.302BThe Clements Center hosted journalist and author John Farrell, who spoke on his new book Richard Nixon: The Life (Doubleday 2017). This event was part of our series on "The American Presidency." 
Discussion on "Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam"Thursday, Oct 26, 2017 | 5:00-6:30 PM | AT&T Conference Center, Room 203The Clements Center welcomed author Mark Bowden to speak on his new book Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam (Atlantic 2017). Mark Bowden is the author of thirteen books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Black Hawk Down. He was joined in discussion by UT Professor of History Mark Lawrence and LBJ Professor of Ethical Leadership Howard Prince, who is a veteran of the Vietnam War and fought in the Battle of Hue. This event was co-sponsored by the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Student Veterans Association. 
The Crisis of World Order: A British PerspectiveKing's College LondonTuesday, Oct 24, 2017 | 12:30-2:00 PM | Jamail Room (MAI 212)The Clements Center hosted King's College London Professor John Bew for a talk on "The Crisis of World Order: A British Perspective." This talk was co-sponsored by the British Studies Department. 
The Impossible Presidency: The Rise and Fall of America's Highest OfficeMack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, University of Texas at AustinWednesday, Oct 18, 2017 | 5:00-7:00 PM | Jamail Room (MAI 212)The Clements Center hosted Prof. Jeremi Suri to speak on his new book The Impossible Presidency: The Rise and Fall of America's Highest Office. Prof. Suri is the Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, teaching in both the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the College of Liberal Arts History Department. This event was co-hosted by the Strauss Center and co-sponsored by the LBJ School and History Department. 
Undergraduate Certificate in Security StudiesTuesday, Oct 17, 2017 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Texas Governors RoomOn Tuesday, October 17th the Clements Center hosted an information session on our Undergraduate Certificate in Security Studies. Program Manager Alex Foggett discussed the certificate requirements and answer any questions from students. 
2017 Texas National Security ForumAlliances and Partnerships in American National SecurityThursday, Oct 12, 2017 | 8:00 AM - 4: 30 PM | Etter-Harbin Alumni CenterThe Clements Center, Strauss Center, and Clements-Strauss Intelligence Studies Project are pleased to announce our fourth annual Texas National Security Forum "Alliances and Partnerships in American National Security." 
Defenseless Under the Night: The Roosevelt Years and the Origins of Homeland SecurityGeorge Washington UniversityThursday, Oct 05, 2017 | 12:30-2:00 PM | Eastwoods Room (UNB 2.102)The Clements Center hosted political historian Dr. Matthew Dallek, who spoke on his new book Defenseless Under the Night: The Roosevelt Years and the Origins of Homeland Security (Oxford, 2016). 
Maymester in London Info SessionThursday, Sep 28, 2017 | 4:00-5:30 PM | CLA 1.302EThe Clements Center staff hosted an information session to discuss the application process, course syllabus, and program agenda for the 2018 London Maymester program. The deadline to apply for the Maymester program is November 1st at midnight. 
Monitoring Nuclear Agreements with Iran and North Korea: Some Relevant Lessons from the PastWednesday, Sep 27, 2017 | 12:15-1:30 PM | SRH 3.122The Clements-Strauss Intelligence Studies Project and Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Project hosted John A. Lauder, a retired senior CIA official. 
Shifting Global Trends and the Collapse of the American Foreign Policy ConsensusCenter for Strategic and International StudiesThursday, Sep 21, 2017 | 5:30-7:00 PM | LBJ Bass Lecture HallThe Clements Center welcomed Kathleen Hicks for a talk on "Shifting Global Trends and the Collapse of the American Foreign Policy Consensus." Dr. Hicks is senior vice president, Henry A. Kissinger Chair, and director of the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in D.C. She joined us as part of the Women and National Security speaker series. This event was co-sponsored by the Strauss Center for International Security and Law and Women in Foreign Affairs student group. |
