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A Foreign Policy Discussion Series

2026-05-13 18:00:00 2026-05-13 19:30:00 America/New_York A Foreign Policy Discussion Series The foreign policy landscape is changing rapidly. This discussion is an opportunity to hear from a foreign policy expert about decisions and decision makers that are currently shaping US foreign policy and an opportunity to express your thoughts on the foreign policy landscape with other politically-minded community members. Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)

Wednesday, May 13
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-13 18:00:00 2026-05-13 19:30:00 America/New_York A Foreign Policy Discussion Series The foreign policy landscape is changing rapidly. This discussion is an opportunity to hear from a foreign policy expert about decisions and decision makers that are currently shaping US foreign policy and an opportunity to express your thoughts on the foreign policy landscape with other politically-minded community members. Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)

Laurel

Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)

The foreign policy landscape is changing rapidly. This discussion is an opportunity to hear from a foreign policy expert about decisions and decision makers that are currently shaping US foreign policy and an opportunity to express your thoughts on the foreign policy landscape with other politically-minded community members.

Series Schedule: 

April 15: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

May 13: The Impact of Tech Firms on World Order

July 15: 250 Years of American Trade - Maryland's Role

October 14: The Impact of Money on World Order

December 2: The Impact of Migration on World Order

Bear Afkhami has fifteen years of experience in the homeland security field, including prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery work. Bear has a BA in Intelligence and an MS in Analytics. He combines his degree in intelligence and interest in international relations to write and lecture on the impact of foreign policy, foreign/domestic extremist organizations and use of intelligence. He has written articles for numerous public safety publications and speaks at homeland security and emergency management conferences. Since 2020, Bear has given foreign policy lectures for the Prince George’s County Library System, including talks on The Impact of COVID-19 on Global Foreign Policy, Russia, China, World Order and other topics.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Speaker or Panel | Discussions |

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Laurel

Phone: 301-776-6790
Branch manager
Karin Luoma, North Area Director

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Mon, May 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
Mon, May 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed

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