Understanding Recent Turmoil in Kazakhstan: A Conversation with Amb. George Krol

Tuesday, Jan. 11 // 10–11:00 a.m. (ET)

In less than a week, Kazakhstan has experienced a dramatic shift in its political leadership and society. Sparked by protests on the price of gas in the country, the government has cracked down on civilian protesters, cut off internet for much of the country, and called in support from the Russian government to handle opposition.

In turn, the government has resigned and former President Nursultan Nazarbayev has stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Security Council. Former U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan George Krol will explain these dramatic shifts and what may be expected in the near future.

The Geopolitical Implications of the European Green Deal

Monday, Jan. 10 // 10–11:00 a.m. (ET)

The European Green Deal is a new foreign policy tool for the EU with profound geopolitical consequences, both in its immediate neighborhoods and beyond. Join us for a virtual event to discuss the European Union's Green Deal, its implications for climate diplomacy and strategic foresight, and impact on transatlantic relations.

Latin America’s Lithium and the Future of Renewable Energy in the United States

Monday, Jan. 10 // 3:30–4:30 p.m. (ET)

Join us as we discuss how to maximize Latin America’s role in the U.S. energy transition.

The Alliance for Development in Democracy: A Conversation with Three Foreign Ministers

Tuesday, Jan. 11 // 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (ET)

Join the Latin American Program for a conversation with the foreign ministers of Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama.

Walking the Walk After the New U.S.-China Climate Declaration

Thursday, Jan. 13 // 3:30–4:30 p.m. (ET)

At the 11th hour of the Glasgow Climate COP, the United States and China unveiled a new climate declaration that highlights common ground on controlling methane emissions, integrating renewables, increasing energy efficiency, and decarbonizing the Global South. To talk about how the two countries could move forward on this new declaration, China Environment Forum director Jennifer Turner will sit down over virtual tea with Dr. Fan Dai, Director of the California-China Climate Institute.