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Two Years of War: The Lasting Impact of Sudan’s Conflict
2025-04-15 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Join us to discuss the long-standing tensions between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).

On April 15, 2023, the world watched as long-standing tensions between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces erupted into one of the most devastating armed conflicts in recent memory. The war has since claimed tens of thousands of lives, displaced over 10 million people from their homes, and put 25 million at risk of starvation. Beyond the immediate humanitarian crisis, the conflict has had far-reaching effects on regional stability, social cohesion, and gender dynamics.
The Baker Institute Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East will host a public discussion on the ongoing war in Sudan, examining its impact two years after its onset. Experts from academia, humanitarian organizations, and policy circles will discuss the conflict’s effects on displacement, gender relations and equity, and long-term stability in the region. The conversation will also highlight the challenges of humanitarian response efforts and the role of regional and international actors in addressing the conflict.
More information can be found on the event website.

Gaston Sigur Memorial Lecture: India's Foreign Policy and the China Factor
2025-04-15 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Elliott School of International Affairs 7th Floor, City View Room, 1957 E Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20052, United States
Join us for our Annual Gaston Sigur Memorial Lecture, where Ambassador Nirupama Rao will discuss India’s foreign policy and the China factor

About the Speaker:
Nirupama Rao is a former Indian Foreign Service officer. She retired as Foreign Secretary to the Government of India, the senior most position in the Foreign Service, being the second woman to occupy the post (2009-2011). She was the first woman spokesperson (2001-02) of the Indian foreign office. She served as India’s first woman High Commissioner (Ambassador) to Sri Lanka (2004-2006) and to the People’s Republic of China (2006-2009). She was Ambassador of India to the United States from 2011 to 2013.
In retirement she has taught at various universities, including as a Senior Visiting Fellow in International and Public Affairs at the Watson Institute at Brown University where she taught an undergraduate seniors course on “India in the World” and as George Ball Adjunct Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Her book entitled The Fractured Himalaya: India Tibet China, 1949 to 1962 was published by Penguin India in October 2021.
Ambassador Rao was a Fellow at the India-China Institute of The New School, New York in 2016, Public Policy Fellow at The Wilson Center, Washington D.C. in 2017 and Pacific Leadership Fellow at the School of Global Politics and Strategy, University of California at San Diego in 2019. She is a Global Policy Fellow of the Wilson Center. She was a Jawaharlal Nehru Fellow from 2015-2016 and a Practitioner-in-Residence at the Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Center in Italy in 2017. She is a member of the Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, a member of the Advisory Council of the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore, on the Board of the Indian Council for Research in International Economic Relations (ICRIER), and a Councilor on the World Refugee and Migration Council. She is also a Member of the Board of Directors of the US India Business Council and heads the Board of Trustees of the India board of the American India Foundation (AIF). She has an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (2012) from Pondicherry University, India.
She is a staunch believer in the power of social media as an advocacy platform for policy and currently has over 1.3 million followers on Twitter. Ambassador Rao is the recipient of a number of awards recognizing her contributions in public service. She received the K.P.S Menon Memorial Award in 2010, the Sree Chithira Thirunal Award in 2011, the Vanitha Ratna Award of the Government of Kerala in 2016 and the Citizen Extraordinaire Award of Rotary International in 2018. She is also the recipient of the Fellowship of Peace Award of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Center in Washington D.C in 2018.
Ambassador Rao is a Founder-Trustee of The South Asian Symphony Foundation (SASF) (www.symphonyofsouthasia.org) – a not-for-profit Trust which is dedicated to promoting mutual understanding in South Asia through the creation of a South Asian Symphony Orchestra (SASO).

The President participates in a Commander-in-Chief Trophy Presentation to the Navy Midshipmen - the United States Naval Academy
2025-04-15 15:30 (America/New_York) | East Room
Pre-Credentialed Media

The President signs Executive Orders
2025-04-15 14:30 (America/New_York) | Oval Office
Closed Press

Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
2025-04-15 13:00 (America/New_York) | James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
On Camera

The President and the Vice President have lunch
2025-04-15 12:30 (America/New_York) | Private Dining Room

In-Town Pool Call Time
2025-04-15 09:00 (America/New_York) | FL
In-Town Pool

U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes
2025-04-15 08:30 UTC | Washington, DC

Russian Hybrid Warfare in Central Europe
2025-04-14 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Institute of World Politics, 1521 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
Dr. Ivana Stradner will provide insights into the irregular tactics used by the Russian Federation against countries in Central Europe

About the Lecture:
**This lecture is part of the Intermarium Lecture Series and the Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies**
What is hybrid warfare? How does one identify and read unconventional attacks by autocratic regimes?
Dr. Ivana Stradner will address these and related questions, providing insights into the various tools and techniques used by the Russian Federation against NATO countries and beyond. She will draw on her experience and research on Russian activities in Central Europe and the Balkans.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Ivana Stradner serves as a research fellow with FDD’s Barish Center for Media Integrity. She studies Russia’s security strategies and military doctrines to understand how Russia uses information operations for strategic communication. Her work examines both the psychological and technical aspects of Russian information security.
Ivana also analyzes Russian influence in international organizations; she is currently focusing on the UN Cybercrime Treaty and UN efforts to regulate information security. Ivana has testified before the European Parliament and has briefed various government officials.
Ivana also serves as a special correspondent for KyivPost. Before joining FDD, Ivana worked as a visiting scholar at Harvard University and a lecturer for a variety of universities, including the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, and as a Jeane Kirkpatrick fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
Ivana has been published in academic journals and has written for The Washington Post, New York Post, Foreign Affairs, The Hill, Foreign Policy, Politico, The Telegraph, National Review, and more.
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The President participates in a visit with the 2025 College Football National Champions - The Ohio State University
2025-04-14 15:00 (America/New_York) | South Lawn

The President participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of the Republic of El Salvador
2025-04-14 11:35 (America/New_York) | Cabinet Room

The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of the Republic of El Salvador
2025-04-14 11:05 (America/New_York) | Oval Office
White House Press Pool

The President greets the President of the Republic of El Salvador
2025-04-14 11:00 (America/New_York) | Stakeout Location
Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time
2025-04-14 09:00, 2025-04-13 18:45 (America/New_York) | The White House

The President arrives The White House
2025-04-13 19:50 (America/New_York) | South Lawn

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route The White House
2025-04-13 19:40 (America/New_York) | Joint Base Andrews
Out-of-Town Travel Pool

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews
2025-04-13 19:30 (America/New_York) | Joint Base Andrews

The President departs Palm Beach International en route Joint Base Andrews
2025-04-13 17:25 (America/New_York) | Palm Beach International Airport

The President arrives Palm Beach International
2025-04-13 17:15 (America/New_York) | Palm Beach International Airport

The President departs Mar-a-Lago en route Palm Beach International
2025-04-13 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mar-a-Lago

Camp United Nations for Girls Adelaide 2025
2025-04-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-13 08:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | 141 King William St, 141 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Girls step on the world stage to study global affairs and diplomacy then hone their decision making skills at Camp United Nations for Girls.

Camp United Nations for Girls Adelaide 2025 introduces girls (ages 9-17) to work of the United Nations and international policy. Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations and the organization’s purpose. This is followed by a study of the structure, leadership, and the rules of procedure of the United Nations. Each student will be given an assignment to serve as a delegate for a UN Member State. When the General Assembly convenes delegates will propose a resolution. The resolution will be subject to negotiation and amendment by the UN Delegates before a vote on a final version of the resolution. Girl Scouts and Girl Guides earn a Global Action Award or World Thinking badge for participating in Camp United Nations for Girls.Registrants will also receive a Certificate of Completion, GIP shirt and GIP treat bag. For additional information contact us at +1 866-226-5911 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com.
Answers to frequently asked questions
Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.
Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. Our instructors and support staff have criminal background checks.
Due to rising exenses associated with hosting events, we are unale to offer financial aid.

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time
2025-04-13 07:20 (America/New_York) | Mar-a-Lago

The President arrives Mar-a-Lago
2025-04-13 00:25 (America/New_York) | Mar-a-Lago

The President departs Palm Beach International Airport en route Mar-a-Lago
2025-04-13 00:10 (America/New_York) | Palm Beach International Airport

The President arrives Palm Beach International Airport
2025-04-13 00:01 (America/New_York) | Palm Beach International Airport

The President departs Miami International Airport en route Palm Beach International Airport
2025-04-12 23:25 (America/New_York) | Miami International Airport

The President arrives Miami International Airport
2025-04-12 23:15 (America/New_York) | Miami International Airport

The President departs Kaseya Center en route Miami International Airport
2025-04-12 23:05 (America/New_York) | Kaseya Center, Miami
