Passing the Baton Event at USIP, January 10, 2017 (Webcast)

By: David J. Smith, December 21, 2016 When a new administration comes in, the U.S. Institute of Peace holds a “Passing the Baton” event that looks at international issues including peacebuilding and security.  With the Trump Administration coming into power, USIP’s event Tuesday, January 10.  Getting tickets the event would be nearly impossible, but apparentlyContinueContinue reading “Passing the Baton Event at USIP, January 10, 2017 (Webcast)”

Top 10 Fulbright Scholar Program Blog Posts for 2016: #6 on David J. Smith’s Experiences in Estonia

By David J. Smith, December 21, 2016 The Council for International Exchange of Scholars publishes the Fulbright Scholar Program  Blog.  My reflections on teaching Estonia was the 6th most read blog in 2016.  See below (click on the image).  

Reflections on 2016

By David J. Smith, December 15, 2016 Disruption was the watchword for 2016. The election of Donald Trump could usher in a seismic transformation of the role of government and the social compact that Americans haven’t experienced since FDR was president. Indications are that he will be the most unconventional (and unpredictable) president we’ve hadContinueContinue reading “Reflections on 2016”