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The University of Texas at Austin

Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs



A Brave New World: Meeting the Global Challenges of the 21st Century

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law is celebrating its introduction with a conference, "A Brave New World: Meeting the Global Challenges of the 21st Century," from 2:30-5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 in the Thompson Conference Center Auditorium. The conference includes two panels with some of the nations' renowned experts on international affairs and global issues, including James B. Steinberg, Dean, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and Admiral Bob Inman, Lyndon B. Johnson Centennial Chair in National Policy.

Schedule - Wednesday, October 3, 2007

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Panel I – From “International” to “Global”: How Globalization Is Transforming Our World

Moderated by Dr. James M. Lindsay, Director, Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law

Panelists:
James B. Steinberg, Dean, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
Kristen Silverberg, Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Organization Affairs
Heidi Cruz, Vice President, Investment Management Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.

4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Panel II – Bridging the Gap: The Contribution of Universities in Global Policymaking

Moderated by Dr. Frank Gavin, Director of Studies, Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law

Panelists:
Terri Givens, Vice Provost, The University of Texas
Admiral Bob Inman, Lyndon B. Johnson Centennial Chair in National Policy
Jim Langdon, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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