Nonstate Actors and Their Roles in US Foreign Policy
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Dr. Sixta Rinehart will explore how terrorist organizations like ISIS and al-Qaeda disrupt U.S. foreign policy, complicating counterterrorism efforts, alliances, and diplomatic priorities, especially in relation to Russia and Israel. The key questions remain:
- How do terrorist organizations like ISIS and al-Qaeda impact U.S. foreign policy in relation to Russia and Israel?
- In what ways do nonstate actors complicate U.S. counterterrorism efforts and geopolitical alliances with Russia and Israel?
- How do the security dynamics created by terrorist threats influence U.S. diplomatic priorities regarding Russia’s role in Syria and Israel’s security concerns?
Beyond the Headlines is a Lunch and Learn speaker series that presents fact-based information on today’s most pressing global issues. Events will have academic or research institution thought leaders as speakers, giving background and remarks on the topic before allowing audience members to ask questions and engage in discussion. Providing a non-political-based platform for sensitive topics will enable people to broaden their horizons and ask questions that facilitate growth on the subject matter. The series is free without lunch and open to the community.