International Education Office
Zinta Konrad
Coordinator

Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3116
(630) 942-3079
Fax: (630) 858-1603

For more information,
e-mail
konrad@cdnet.cod.edu

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International Education

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These programs are co-sponsored by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and College of DuPage

November 2007 Program

Old Ties, New Crises:  
The Strategic Rationale for the U.S.-Saudi Relationship

Monday, Nov. 5
7 to 9 p.m.
SRC 2800

Rachel Bronson
Vice President of Programs and Studies
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

In 1945 the United States and Saudi Arabia began a relationship forged between two leaders, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and then Saudi ruler, King Abdel Aziz. This relationship weathered embargoes, restricted arms sales, and many political tensions in the region. Why, then, is the United States so hard-pressed to give up the House of Saud? Dr. Rachel Bronson in her book, Thicker Than Oil: America’s Uneasy Partnership with Saudi Arabia, illuminates the discussion about one of the world’s most misunderstood partnerships and explains these ties that bind.

Dr. Bronson earned a B.A. in history at the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from Columbia University. Her writings have appeared in Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, the National Interest, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune.  She has commented widely on foreign affairs in outlets such as NPR, CNN, The Lehrer News Hour, The Charlie Rose Show, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.  Prior to joining The Chicago Council on Global Affairs as vice president for program and studies, Bronson served as senior fellow and director of Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.  Her book will be available for purchase and signing at the program. 

Monday, November 5, 2006
7 to 9 p.m.
Student Resource Center
(SRC), Room 2800
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL Members $10
Nonmembers $15

President’s Circle and Corporate Members complimentary Free for COD students and facultyTickets for COD students and faculty may be obtained at the MAC box office by calling (630) 942-4000.  Tickets for Members and Nonmembers may be obtained by contacting the Chicago Council on Global Affairs at (312) 726-3860.
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For more information please call the International Education Office, 942-3078.

Co sponsored with Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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