http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/events.xmlEvents - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2012info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {DE47052F-D2FA-49D4-AD0F-F008606E47D2}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/03/russian-electionsOn March 4, the 2012 Russian presidential election takes place. The likely result is a return of the current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who is going to be contested by familiar and tired faces: Gennady Zyuganov of the Communist Party, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the Liberal Democrat, and Sergey Mironov from the Just Russia party. And, they are joined by a newcomer, billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, owner of the New Jersey Nets. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500{1F47F441-1D54-46D9-98B7-5AC542B71E48}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/the-devil-we-dont-knowHuman rights activist Nonie Darwish assesses the potential for freedom to succeed following the recent revolutions in the Middle East. The powerful wave of uprisings has fueled both hope and trepidation in the region and around the world as the ultimate fate – and fallout – of the Arab spring continue to hang in the balance. Darwish examines the ramifications of the game-changing recent revolts and the factors that will obstruct or support freedom and democracy in the Muslim world. Born and raised as a Muslim in Egypt and now living in the United States, she brings an informed perspective to this assessment of the potential outcome of the revolutions in the Middle East and what the future holds for the people and the politics of the region.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500{208DF43F-12F1-4264-93AF-626852CC08F1}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/liam-foxThe scale of federal government debt in America is not only a major economic problem, but also a strategic one. Having jumped radically in recent years, federal debt is projected to continue to soar, driving up interest expense, adding more pressure to raise taxes, and crowding out national security spending, scaling back U.S. power on the world stage to help make ends meet. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500{65CC927E-33BA-45DD-A92B-33A381175A40}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/first-principlesAmerica’s economic future is uncertain. Mired in a long crippling economic slump and hamstrung by bitter partisan debate over the growing debt and the role of government, the nation faces substantial challenges, exacerbated by a dearth of vision and common sense among its leaders. Prominent Stanford University economist John B. Taylor brings a voice of reason to the discussion. He outlines a straightforward plan to rebuild America’s economic future: start with the country’s founding principles of economic and political freedom – limited government, rule of law, strong incentives, reliance on markets, a predictable policy framework – and reconstruct its economic foundation from these proven principles. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500{DE34835E-E158-46A6-B50D-5906718010EA}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/obama-doctrineEven before taking office, President Obama began laying out in his public statements the tenets of a doctrine, that if enacted, would enable his Administration to remake America as one nation among many, with no singular claim either to responsibility or exceptionalism. These tenets include a more humble engagement with the world and more reliance on others as well as treaties and international organizations to deal with global crises and threats to our security. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500{11B5EB95-139E-4E6E-BFF1-5E1BECFDA263}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/great-chinese-famineFrom 1959 to 1961, Chairman Mao's unfeasible and reckless Great Leap Forward policies caused the unnatural deaths of at least 40 million Chinese – human history's most fatal famine with a death toll exceeding that of both World Wars combined. The Chinese government has consistently withheld records of the mass devastation, twisting history to shift the blame off of the Communist Party. Half a century later, as the voices of the victims of the Great Famine disappear one by one, it is up to us to ensure this tragedy is not forgotten. Join us as survivors of the Great Famine share their harrowing stories, never before heard outside of China, and experts reflect on their latest research on the Great Famine tragedy. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500{4EC55030-DC8A-47F5-8655-13CC574527B4}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/index-of-economic-freedomThe 2012 Index of Economic Freedom (www.heritage.org/index) was released on January 12, 2012. Like its predecessor, the 2012 Index provides ample evidence of dynamic gains from greater economic freedom, both for individuals and for societies. With global economic recovery is far from certain, the imperative for advancing economic freedom to revitalize vibrant entrepreneurial growth is stronger than ever.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500{5740CA31-F0B3-416B-9401-14BC779EE41A}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/recess-appointmentsThe President's unconstitutional appointments of one member of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and three members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) were undemocratic and offensive to the plain language of the Constitution.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0500{C5111096-643F-47ED-9CE7-ABBAA43848B0}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/the-presidentsOur greatest presidents – in the eyes of academics, journalists, and popular historians – are those who confronted a national crisis and mobilized the entire nation to face it. The Chief Executives placed in the top echelon of surveys of such experts are the bold leaders – the Woodrow Wilsons and Franklin Roosevelts – who reshaped the United States in line with their grand vision for America. Unfortunately, along the way, these great presidents inevitably expanded government at the expense of our liberties.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500{1AF4EFD8-F784-43F9-A152-FE0E378B4C92}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/obamacare-tramplesMon, 13 Feb 2012 11:30:00 -0500{05D170F9-7DC8-494F-B358-E2214A32A93A}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/decoding-afghanistanAs the U.S. draws down troops in Afghanistan and seeks to move forward with negotiations with the Taliban, there are conflicting assessments about the political and military situation inside the country. During his State of the Union address, President Obama stated that “the Taliban’s momentum has been broken” and that he is “winding down the war.” However, a recently leaked secret NATO report, based on interrogations of thousands of captured Taliban fighters, paints an entirely different picture. The NATO report highlights that Taliban leaders are confident their movement will re-take power when NATO forces depart Afghanistan and that they put little stock in talks with the international community. Meanwhile, the Administration is reportedly contemplating releasing five battle-hardened Taliban leaders from the Guantanamo Bay military prison facility in order to jumpstart negotiations. Join us as our panelists discuss these developments and whether the U.S. is on course to achieve its objectives in the region. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:30:00 -0500{41C3E64A-69C2-4809-86EA-B649B6FA52F3}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/liberty-intrigueAn interesting thing happened during the production of Tom Grace’s sixth novel, The Liberty Intrigue. Two very talented and experienced freelance editors turned down the opportunity to work on the book. Both thought this novel was engaging, well-written, and timely, but both declined due to the same pre-existing condition: liberalism. The idea of a likable conservative protagonist was too great a leap of imagination, even in a work of fiction. Even though his previous five novels were published by major imprints, he still ran into a wall of cultural bias in the media. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500{2395FE0D-089F-449A-AAA2-4D5C513043A1}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/state-of-the-european-unionAs Europe faces its biggest financial crisis since the 1930s, the European Union is in a state of turmoil. The European single currency, the euro, is threatening to unravel as several of its members struggle to deal with massive debts, huge budget deficits, high unemployment, low growth and declining investor confidence. The future of the entire ‘European Project’ itself is now in question, as the grand vision of the EU’s architects begins to crumble. As Lady Thatcher remarked in her book Statecraft, “that such an unnecessary and irrational project as building a European superstate was ever embarked upon will seem in future years to be perhaps the greatest folly of the modern era.”Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500{1DF5684E-A442-4074-83CD-DD390523064B}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/02/cross-strait-relationsPlease join us as Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, President of The Heritage Foundation, hosts Kuomintang Vice Chairman John H. Chiang for a timely discussion on “Cross-Strait Relations after Taiwan's 2012 Election.” Mr. Chiang, the grandson of President Chiang Kai-shek, has served in a number of government positions as a civil servant and a legislator, rising to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Premier of the Executive Yuan, and Secretary General of the Kuomintang. He also completed a stint as a Senior Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and graduated with an M.S. from Georgetown University.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0500{CABEBF37-391C-4C2A-AF04-C6B92855936B}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/01/demint-now-or-neverAmerica is at the brink – not just a crossroads. A future of freedom and prosperity can still be had should Americans show the will to chart such a path. But simply continuing with business as usual has literally brought us to the edge of destruction. In Now or Never, Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) stresses that the current political moment of widespread concern about massive debt and reckless spending is our last chance to rescue America from economic armageddon. Continuing the momentum of the Tea Parties and rallies that demanded a new breed of representatives in the 2010 elections, he reminds each of us of the importance of citizen activism, and its power to change Washington in this critical moment in our nation's history.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500{4A894B4D-1B2C-4F69-91DB-2A203B6572F4}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/01/obamacareWith the Supreme Court set to hear challenges to the federal health care law, much attention is rightly focused on the constitutionality of the individual mandate. But there is much more to be concerned about in the massive health care overhaul law. The law creates a maze of bureaucratic regulation, will burden taxpayers and businesses with unknown costs, and impacts every aspect of the health care economy. Join us as three noted health reform authorities examine the continuing debate on ObamaCare, the impact and consequences of these policies, and an alternative path to improve health care for America. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500{372C05CB-8AEE-47D7-ACC7-972AF099D9BF}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/01/school-choiceAs state legislatures go back into session, it is an appropriate time to take a first look at ALEC’s 2012 Report Card on American Education. This report card provides a detailed overview of current state education policies and serves as a roadmap for state leaders working to expand educational options for families.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500{D2579C3C-BE10-4F88-A7B4-C7DBFF731BE4}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/01/public-diplomacyPublic diplomacy success is not easily quantifiable. For instance, even when U.S. popularity ratings run high among foreigners, it is far from certain that this translates into support for United States policy by other governments. Opinion polls are crude measurements, influenced by numerous factors. Yet, in an era of fiscal constraint, it is more important than ever to develop good metrics for evaluating the success of U.S. public diplomacy programs. Knowing what works and what doesn’t in the field of public diplomacy will improve communication with audiences around the world and maximize the way dollars are being spent. Good metrics would offer guidance and justification as well as diagnostics. Join us as our speaker examines the range of factors that should be included in good metrics to guide U.S. public diplomacy and explores other aspects of this important concept. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0500{F684884F-73D7-47F5-9FAE-9A614DC9A593}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/01/terrorists-in-loveKen Ballen has spent nearly two decades on the frontlines of law enforcement, international relations, intelligence oversight and congressional investigations. As a federal prosecutor, he also successfully convicted international terrorists and major figures in organized crime and international narcotics. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0500{B23E5534-83E7-4CA9-9EF5-C3572124BB84}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/events/2012/01/cwn-cathy-taylorConservative Women's Network - Cathy TaylorFri, 20 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500