Tuesday evening attend "Nuclear Nightmares: Real Threats, Real Solutions"
(The November 11 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)
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presented by the World Affairs Council of of Kentucky/Southern Indiana (WAC) |
The World Affairs Council of Kentucky/Southern Indiana (WAC) will host the last presentation in their Fall Speaker Series on National Security
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Tuesday, Nov. 12th at 5:30 PM at the Downtown Louisville Marriott.
The presentation is titled, "Nuclear Nightmares: Real Threats, Real Solutions," and will shed light on the opportunities and challenges that the United States currently faces, regarding global nuclear weapon threats. It will be presented by Joe Cirincione, President of the Ploughshares Fund. The Ploughshares Fund is a publicly supported global security foundation that funds, organizes and innovates projects that focus on the elimination of the threat of nuclear weapon use.
Cirincione is the author of the book entitled "Nuclear Nightmares: Securing the World Before It Is Too Late," the producer of two DVDs, and a frequent commentator in the media. He has appeared in the films, "Countdown to Zero," and "Why We Fight." Cirincione serves on the Secretary of State's International Security Advisory Board and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Cirincione worked nine years in the U.S. House of Representatives on the professional staff of the Committee on Armed Service and the Committee on Government Operations. He formerly served as vice president for national security and international policy at the Center for American Progress.
Cirincione will be selling his book, "Nuclear Nightmares: Securing the World Before It Is Too Late," at the event, or you can purchase the book directly on Amazon. A book signing will be held after the presentation.
Tickets for the speaking event, at the Downtown Louisville Marriott on Nov. 12th, are $15 for WAC members and $25 for non-members. For college students, entry is free for this speaking event. Dinner with Cirincione will follow the speaking event at Vincenzo's restaurant, 150 S. 5th St in Louisville. Tickets for the dinner event, which includes the speaking event, are $60 for members and $70 for non-members. Tickets are available for purchase online at: www.worldkentucky.org
About The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana
The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana (WAC) is the premier regional organization that enhances global economic and political awareness. Whether hosting visitors from abroad or organizing speaking events on current international topics, WAC provides opportunities to increase the global awareness of residents in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. For more information visit: www.worldkentucky.org , http://www.facebook.com/worldkentucky and follow us on Twitter @WorldAffairsKY. |
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