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NMC International Affairs Forum Features Experts On U.S. - China Relations, Global Order And Girls’ Education

Aug. 21, 2025

TRAVERSE CITY - The International Affairs Forum (IAF) at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) launches its 32nd season of events, inviting expert speakers to address global issues. Upcoming events include: 

September 4 @ 7:00 PM | Breaking the Engagement: How China Won & Lost Americawith Prof. David Shambaugh, Professor of International Affairs & Director of the China Policy Program, George Washington University, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University.

October 23 @ 7:00 PM | Putting The Global Order Back Together with Christopher Preble, Senior Fellow and Director of the Reimagining US Grand Strategy program at the Stimson Center, and co-host of the “Net Assessment” podcast.

November 12 @ 7:00 PM | Fighting For Girls’ Education: Creating A Future Where Girls Are Free To Learn & Lead with Ziauddin Yousafzai, Co-founder of The Malala Fund, educator & activist, father of Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai; and Sue Gunawardena-Vaughn, Senior Director of Grants at The Malala Fund, Human Rights Activist.

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The mission of the International Affairs Forum is to advance the understanding of critical global issues through education and public dialogue. IAF is a community-supported program of Northwestern Michigan College and an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America. All regular season events are open to the public. Tickets are required.
 

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