UK-U.S. Military Cooperation: A Conversation with UK Shadow Defence Secretary, John Healey

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

In his first visit to the US as Shadow Defence Secretary, John Healey will explore the future of the UK-US bilateral relationship, address the Labour Party’s commitment to NATO and transatlantic security, and provide analysis on the current conflict in Ukraine and the response to Russian aggression. He will also give us his insights into the Labour Party’s annual conference, held at the end of September.

The Only Woman in the Room: Golda Meir and Her Path to Power

Thursday, Oct. 13 // 4–5:30 p.m. (ET)

Lahav explores the life of Golda Meir through the gender lens. At each stage in her life Golda was expected to conform to prevailing gender stereotypes, for example, her parents dismissed education as unnecessary for a well brought up woman. Later in her life, senior cabinet members did not think a woman could have a deep comprehension of military matters. Lahav discusses Golda’s senior positions in government, as Minister of Labor, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Prime Minister and shows how gender stereotypes affected her at every stage.