CARNEGIE COUNCIL: Talks on the U.S. Military, Modern Muslim Education, and the Power of American Evangelicals: 10/9/2007

UNITED NATIONS - / www.MaximsNews.com@ U.N./ - 10 September 2007 – The Carnegie Council welcomes the public to Talks on the U.S. Military, Modern Muslim Education, and the Power of American Evangelicals as part of their yearly, Public Affairs Program, that hosts a series of distinguished speakers, from acclaimed authors, statesmen, and academics, to high-ranking UN officials and Nobel laureates.  Upcoming events in September include:  

Monday, 17 September, 8:00am

Hog Pilots, Blue Water Grunts: The American Military in the Air, at Sea, and on the Ground

Robert D. Kaplan

What does the worldwide American military look like close up at sea, in the air, and on land? And how is the American military protecting sea-lanes, providing disaster relief, and preparing for the military rise of China and future wars?  

Tuesday, 18 September,  5:30pm

Schooling Islam: The Culture and Politics of Modern Muslim Education
Robert W. Hefner, Muhammad Qasim Zaman

What is the relationship between Islamic education and radical Islam? Are Madrassas medieval institutions opposed to all that is Western and singularly dedicated as breeding grounds for terrorists? Or are they more complex, evolving and diverse in their institutions and practices?  

Thursday, 20 September, 5:30pm

Faith in the Halls of Power: How Evangelicals Joined the American Elite

D. Michael Lindsay

How have Evangelicals reached the pinnacles of power in such a short time, and what does this mean for Evangelicals—and for America ?  

For information about these events and more, go to the complete calendar. Space is limited and reservations are required at least four days in advance. Individual events cost $25 or you may subscribe to a season ticket for the entire year.  All events take place at:  

Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs

170 East 64^th Street, New York , NY 10065  

Questions? Contact publicaffairs@cceia.org

Labels: United Nations, U.N., Carnegie Council Public Affairs Program

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