MEDIA ADVISORY
New York University’s Center for Global Affairs (NYU CGA) presents a roundtable discussion, “America in the World: Is the U.S. Becoming a 2nd-Rate World Power?” on Friday, October 31, 2008, at 1.30 - 3.30 p.m., NYU CGA, Woolworth Building, 15 Barclay Street, 4th Floor (Between Broadway and Church Street). Just days before the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, our distinguished experts consider how the election outcome will impact the future leadership role the United Sates will play in the world.
Public registration is closed for this event.
Reporters wishing to cover the event, please contact Christopher James at 212.998.6876 or via email christopher.james@nyu.edu
The roundtable is moderated by NYU University Professor Arthur R. Miller, renowned commentator on the law and society and features distinguished panelists: Carol Gilligan, NYU University Professor and co-author, of the forthcoming book, The Deepening Darkness: Patriarchy, Resistance, and Democracy’s Future; Elisabeth Rosenthal, reporter covering global environmental issues, International Herald Tribune/New York Times; Robert Shrum, senior fellow, Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service and senior advisor to the Kerry-Edwards campaign in 2004; and Ernest Stern, partner, The Rohatyn Group and former managing director, World Bank.
- WHO: Arthur R. Miller, NYU University Professor; Carol Gilligan, NYU University Professor; Elisabeth Rosenthal, reporter, International Herald Tribune/New York Times; Robert Shrum, senior fellow, NYU Wagner; Ernest Stern, partner, The Rohatyn Group and former managing director, World Bank.
- WHAT: Roundtable Discussion: “America in the World: Is the U.S. Becoming a 2nd-Rate World Power?”
- WHEN: October 31, 2008, at 1.30 - 3.30 pm
- WHERE: Woolworth Building, 15 Barclay Street, 4th Floor (Between Broadway and Church Street).
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