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Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (Monthly)
2025-02-05 10:00 UTC | Washington, DC

Book Lecture: The Russian FSB
2025-02-05 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Institute of World Politics, 1521 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
Dr. Kevin Riehle provides a brief history of the FSB’s origins, placed within the context of Russian history and power structure

***This lecture is sponsored by the IWP IAFIE Alpha Student Chapter***
Schedule:
4:00pm – Registration and Coffee
4:30-5:30pm – Lecture
5:30-6:00pm – Book Signing

About the Book:
Since its founding in 1995, the FSB, Russia’s Federal Security Service, has regained most the domestic security functions of the Soviet-era KGB. Under Vladimir Putin, who served as FSB director just before becoming president, the agency has grown to be one of the most powerful and favored organizations in Russia. The FSB not only conducts internal security but also has primacy in intelligence operations in former Soviet states. Their activities include anti-dissident operations at home and abroad, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, criminal investigations of crimes against the state, and guarding Russia’s borders. In The Russian FSB, Kevin P. Riehle provides a brief history of the FSB’s origins, placed within the context of Russian history, the government’s power structure, and Russia’s wider culture. He describes how the FSB’s mindset and priorities show continuities from the tsarist regimes and the Soviet era. The book’s chapters analyze origins, organizational structure, missions, leaders, international partners, and cultural representations such as the FSB in film and television.
Here is a link to an earlier book Dr. Riehle wrote for NIU available for free download: Russian Intelligence: A Case-based Study of Russian Services and Missions Past and Present

About the Author:
Dr. Kevin Riehle retired in 2021 from a 30+ year career in the U.S. national security community, with tours in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Counterintelligence Center, U.S. European Command Joint Analysis Center, DoD Counterintelligence Field Activity, Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. He also retired in 2014 as a U.S. Navy Reserve intelligence officer with the rank of commander.
During his career, Riehle focused on analyzing foreign intelligence services and supporting counterintelligence activities to neutralize the threats they pose. He finished his career as an associate professor of strategic intelligence at the National Intelligence University, teaching courses and chairing over 40 master’s theses on intelligence, counterintelligence, and Eurasia-related topics. He also served as the department head for the Collection, Analysis and Counterintelligence Department.
After retirement, he was an Associate Professor for two years in the University of Mississippi’s Center for Intelligence and Security Studies, teaching courses on U.S. national security policy, intelligence analysis, and counterintelligence, and leading student capstone projects and undergraduate honors theses. He moved to Brunel in 2023.
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Bridging Washington's Divide: Insights on the Red-Blue Political Landscape
2025-02-05 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Avenue North, #120, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
A discussion of the Red-Blue divide in Washington State and how we can bridge our differences to find common ground

Description
Explore how the red-blue divide plays out right here in Washington State and discover ways to bridge political polarization. At this interactive Civic Cocktail, hear from political experts who’ll unpack local dynamics and offer insights on finding common ground.
Join Seattle CityClub for a lively conversation that empowers communities and individuals to work together despite our differences. Don’t miss your chance to engage, connect, and be part of the solution—get your tickets today!
Speakers

Sandeep Kaushik, Partner, Sound View Strategies
Jodi Sandfort , Dean and Professor, Evans School of Public Policy and Governance and Co-leader with the Project for Civic Health
Brandi Kruse, Host, unDIvided Podcast

Moderator

Scott Greenstone, Politics Reporter, KUOW and co-host of Sound Politics

Event information:

The event will be held in-person at The Collective the South Lake Union neighborhood
Doors open at The Collective at 5:30 pm for networking.
The formal program begins at 6:30 pm.
Appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar is available.
Parking: Street parking may be available, and a parking garage (for paid parking) is located under The Collective via the alley off Harrison.
Bus/transit routes nearby: The C Line and bus routes 8, 40 and 62 run nearby. See King County Metro Planner to find your route.

About Civic Cocktail
Civic Cocktail connects elected and community leaders with the public for lively conversations about important issues facing our region. Whether you’re new to the Pacific Northwest, a self-described “civic nerd,” or looking to meet people engaged in their communities, your evening at this beloved program is sure to be friendly, fun, and fascinating. Civic Cocktail’s welcoming and conversational tone is inspired by our Dialogue Across Differences initiative. We hope you can join in person, where the conversation happens over tasty bites and festive libations.
About Seattle CityClub
Since 1980, Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, civics-focused nonprofit, providing a platform for insightful and educational conversations that include a diverse range of perspectives.
About The Collective
The Collective is a new urban basecamp for the mind, body and soul. A vibrant, Members-only community in the heart of South Lake Union that merges dynamic space, active Members, neat programs and craveable food + beverage offerings.

Thanks to our Civic Cocktail Sponsor

The Yale Political Union Debates Theresa May
2025-02-05 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 53 Wall St, 53 Wall Street, New Haven, CT, 06511, United States
The YPU will debate “R: Moderation is a Virtue in Politics.” To speak, please email brock.mcneel@yale.edu or max.hitchin@yale.edu.

Priority for entry will be given to YPU Members. Yale ID is required for entry to our events.

Productivity and Costs
2025-02-06 08:30 UTC | Washington, DC

TAPinto Newark’s Walk to Washington Kickoff Breakfast
2025-02-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, 1048 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
Get ready to kick off TAPinto Newark’s Walk to Washington with breakfast and exciting event!

TAPinto Newark’s Walk to Washington Kickoff Breakfast
Come join us for breakfast as we kick off the exciting Walk to Washington event! Network with fellow attendees and get pumped for the upcoming activities. TAPinto Newark will release its “Newark 2025 Power List.“
The breakfast will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, so mark your calendars and start your day off right with us! The event is free, but tickets are limited, so don’t wait.

*By registering for the breakfast, you are giving TAPinto Newark permission to send email newsletters and other promotional materials to the address used to register. You can unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive emails.

The Political Geography of Israel/Palestine
2025-02-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 14A Washington Mews, 14A Washington Mews, New York, NY, 10003, United States
A lecture by Prof. Oren Yiftachel (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev). A light lunch will be served.

Politics by Non-Politicians
2025-02-06 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Room, 121 Bay State Road, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Explore the impact of non-governmental actors like Elon Musk on democracy and elections worldwide with insights from BU experts.

Join us to discuss the growing influence of non-governmental actors like Elon Musk in shaping political outcomes. The panel will examine how social media platforms amplify this influence and address the implications for democracy and election integrity worldwide.
The panel features:
Kaija Schilde: Associate Dean of Studies; Jean Monnet Chair in European Security and Defense; Associate Professor of International Relations
Quinn Slobodian: Professor of International History
Joan Donovan: Assistant Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media Studies
Michelle Amazeen: Associate Dean, Research; Associate Professor, Mass Communication
Moderated by:
Scott Taylor: Dean, Pardee School of Global Studies

This is a hybrid event. Click here to attend via Zoom.

Lunch and Learn: The Electoral College Explained
2025-02-06 12:35 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Western New England University Blake Law Center Room C, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA, 01119, United States
Join Tim Vercellotti, Professor of Political Science, for a casual lunch and an informative session on how the Electoral College works!

Navigating Politics in the Therapy Room: Ethical Conversations and Clinical
2025-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 2140 E Southlake Blvd suite k, 2140 East Southlake Boulevard, #suite k, Southlake, TX, 76092, United States
Hey there! Join us for a discussion on handling tricky political topics ethically in therapy sessions. Let’s navigate this together!

Welcome to Navigating Politics in the Therapy Room: Ethical Conversations and Clinical!
This event is your chance to dive into the complex world of politics within therapy. Join us at 2140 E Southlake Blvd suite k for insightful discussions on navigating ethical dilemmas in clinical practice.
Learn from experts in the field and engage in thought-provoking conversations with your peers. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of the intersection between politics and therapy.
Don’t miss out on this valuable experience! Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation.
2 CEUs for psychologists, MFTs, and LPCs

Juche and North Korean Special Operations Forces
2025-02-06 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | The Institute of World Politics, 1521 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
IWP Master’s candidate Michael Liu will will examine the evolution of Juche, North Korea’s guiding ideology, and its impact on NKSOF

This lecture is part of the Student Speaker Series
About the Lecture:
Michael will examine the evolution of Juche, North Korea’s guiding ideology, and its potential psychological impact on its Special Operations Forces (NKSOF). Since the clandestine national security objective of North Korea is the revolutionization of the Korean peninsula through the unification of South Korea under Kim Jung-un, understanding how their state ideology impacts the mental framework of their elite military operatives could be useful in finding strategies and tactics to deter their operational capabilities.

About the Speaker:
Michael Liu is a first-year master’s student at IWP. He is a candidate for an MA in Statecraft and National Security Affairs. Michael grew up on Vancouver Island, Canada and has been studying in the United States for five years.
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How to Shape Debate and Drive Change in a New Political Climate
2025-02-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | JHU Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
How to Shape Debate and Drive Change in a New Political Climate

Join MA in Government program Alumni Tom Manatos and Sarah Lovenheim as they share how they leveraged the knowledge and skills amassed at JHU to secure impactful posts in the government/political sector. They also will offer advice for those contemplating a career move or seeking a new landscape in the field.
Manatos, founder of tommanatosjobs.com, hosts one of the top job lists on Capitol Hill and in Washington, D.C., helping thousands of people secure government and political jobs. Lovenheim currently serves as Vice President of External Affairs at AARP and previously worked as the Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She will share her path from graduate school to Presidential appointee and how she uses evidence-based communications strategies to move the needle in important initiatives that have national consequence.
Event will be held in room 426/428/430, located on the fourth floor of 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.
Refreshments will be served.

Employment Situation
2025-02-07 08:30 UTC | Washington, DC

NYS Legislators Forum
2025-02-07 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | 1133 Westchester Ave, 1133 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY, 10604, United States
Please join us as we welcome our NY State Senate and Assembly Delegation for an interactive dialogue.

Please join us as we welcome our NY State Senate and Assembly Delegation for an interactive dialogue about the most important issues impacting your business and our community.
Some of the issues that will be addressed include – Housing Reform, Climate Change and Sustainability, Healthcare Funding, State Budget, Workforce Development, and more!
Event Details:
12:00pm – registration/networking/continental breakfast buffet12:30pm – program begins1:30pm – end

What's Left? An Event on the Climate Crisis with Malcolm Harris
2025-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, 133 South 36th Street, Suite 335, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Harris investigates the linkages between climate & migration, profiteering & “natural” disasters, political economy & the environment.

Historic hurricanes, weeks of fires in major metropolises, the warmest year on record… Climate change has become a unifying crisis in not only the United States but across the globe. Join us to talk to acclaimed writer Malcolm Harris about his new book What’s Left, which takes up several alternative ways through the climate crisis. From liberal marketcraft to communist revolution, Harris explores various alternatives for resolving the seemingly unresolvable tensions between the environment and global capitalism today. Throughout his book, Harris investigates the linkages between climate and migration, profiteering and “natural” disasters, and political economy and the environment. The result is a galvanizing and hopeful look at the work ahead for solving the climate crisis in the rich tradition of Mike Davis and David Graeber.

2025 Ecuador General Elections
2025-02-09 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Ecuador
General

2025 Kosovo Legislative Election
2025-02-09 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Kosovo
Legislative

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route The White House
2025-02-10 00:20 (America/New_York) | Joint Base Andrews
Out-of-Town Travel Pool

In-Town Pool Call Time
2025-02-11 09:00 (America/New_York) | FL
In-Town Pool

Beyond Climate Silence: Transforming Eco-Anxiety Workshop
2025-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | FL
This workshop is about transforming eco-anxiety by examining how you think, feel, and act with regard to our rapidly changing climate.

The last two hottest historic years on Earth have negatively affected the majority of 16-to-25 year olds, with 81% of them worried about climate change.* Two huge hurricanes in two weeks (one 600 miles wide) emerged from the Caribbean in September and a month later twenty inches of rain fell on a Spanish city in just eight hours. 2025 began with $250 billion of fire damage to Los Angeles. The hot-ocean cycle has just ended and the planet will probably cool off for a few years, but by 2030 it is likely that the floods (along with droughts and wildfires) will be back and be worse.
How can people (especially youth with the future before them) be happy and enjoy their mid-21st-century lives?
“Eco-anxiety” is a mental distress and is not classified as a “diagnosis” but can have severe effects on your well-being, especially if you witness or learn about extreme climatic events. There is a way to step out of your negativity and see a positive way to enjoy your life experiences. It has to do with the lifestyle you choose and the way you think, feel, and act each day.
This workshop will examine simple ideas about your internal locus of control and how you relate to those around you. It will offer you mental tools to help you shift your thinking to accept and positively deal with the coming environmental changes and challenges. These ideas are very practical and have more to do with “expectation” than with “hope”.
Join us for an engaging learning experience.

*https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(24)00229-8/fulltext

The President greets the King of Jordan and the Crown Prince of Jordan
2025-02-11 11:30 (America/New_York) | FL
Open Press

The President hosts a bilateral meeting with the King of Jordan and the Crown Prince of Jordan
2025-02-11 11:35 (America/New_York) | Oval Office
Closed Press

The President participates in a bilateral meeting and lunch with the King of Jordan and the Crown Prince of Jordan
2025-02-11 12:05 (America/New_York) | Cabinet Room

The King of Jordan and the Crown Prince of Jordan depart The White House
2025-02-11 13:05 (America/New_York) | FL

The President signs Executive Orders
2025-02-11 15:00 (America/New_York) | Oval Office

Political Science Internship & Career Fair
2025-02-11 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UCLA Ackerman Union, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
Get ready to explore Political Science internship and career opportunities at the Bruin Reception Room in Ackerman Union on 2/11 4:00-8:00!

Political Science Internship & Career Fair
Join us for an opportunity to meet with internship coordinators and representatives from elected officials’ offices, nonprofits, and political organizations!
It will take place at the Bruin Reception Room in Ackerman Union on Tuesday, February 11th from 4:00-8:00 PM.
This event is hosted by the USAC Office of the External Vice President, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Week to Week Politics Roundtable: New Trump Era in Washington
2025-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
Join us in-person or online for the latest edition of our Week to Week political roundtable + social hour.

Join us in-person or online for the latest edition of our Week to Week political roundtable.
Come early for a pre-program social hour with wine and light bites, then enjoy and learn as our panel of political experts explains what happened and what to expect, and answers your questions.
SPEAKERS
Melissa Caen, Attorney; Political Journalist
Marisa Lagos, Political Correspondent for KQED; X @mlagos
Additional Panelist TBA
John Zipperer, Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club of California—Host
5 p.m. doors open, check-in & member social hour6–7 p.m. program(all times PST)

Meet Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Ras Baraka
2025-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, NJ, 07016, United States
The Democratic committees of Cranford, Fanwood, Summit and Westfield are hosting meet and greets with the gubernatorial candidates.

Consumer Price Index
2025-02-12 08:30 UTC | Washington, DC

Real Earnings
2025-02-12 08:30 UTC | Washington, DC
