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International Nieman Weekend

Saturday, May 19 at High Mountain Hall in Camden from 9AM

Topic: Foreign Relations and the Media

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A Few Audios of Past Presentations

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For Would-be New Members:

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How to Contact Us

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Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations
PO Box 41
Rockport, ME 04856
207-236-8288

Upcoming Speakers

  • Saturday, May 19 at High Mountain Hall in Camden from 9AM
    International Nieman Weekend
    Topic: Foreign Relations and the Media
  • Monday, June 11 at Noon at the Samoset
    James P. Farwell
    Topic: The Pakistan Cauldron
  • Monday, July 16 at Noon at the Samoset
    Ambassador Beth Jones
    Topic: Afghanistan Negotiations (Such As They Are)
  • Monday, August 6 at Point Lookout
    Stephen Walt
    Topic: The Israel Lobby

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Announcements

Stephen Walt on the Neoconservatives

Posted on Sunday March 25

Our August speaker, Professor Stephen M. Walt, writes an always insightful blog for Foreign Policy Magazine.  Click here to see his recent words of wisdom about the Neocons and their “Forward Strategy of Freedom.”
For his ongoing commentary, go to  http://walt.foreignpolicy.com/.

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The Niemans Are Coming!

Posted on Tuesday February 7

Please mark your calendars for this year’s Nieman Weekend, May 18-20.  The Niemans this year come from China, Colombia, Japan, Pakistan, Switzerland, the Philippines, Guatemala, Panama, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan.  The main event will be on Saturday, May 19.
If you’re interested in hosting, contact Sarah Rheault soonest at 236-8288.
Watch for our mailing due [...]

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Review of Peter van Buren’s New Book

Posted on Saturday December 10

Peter Van Buren’s new book, We Meant Well: How I Helped Lose the Battle for the Hearts and Minds of the Iraqi People was reviewed by The Seattle Post Intelligencer in September.  The reviewer likens We Meant Well to Joseph Heller’s Catch-22, only it’s not fiction.
Author Peter Van Buren, a career State Department Foreign Service Officer (FSO), could [...]

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Membership Application

Posted on Friday January 9

A membership application is now online as a PDF.

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