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The IAI: 35 Years and Going Strong

SUMMARY

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the International Affairs Institute, which organizes a number of lectures, contests, and challenges.

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Aug 18, 2006

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Aug 15, 2018

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DYNAMIC PAGE -- HIGHEST POSSIBLE CLASSIFICATION IS TOP SECRET // SI / TK // REL TO USA AUS CAN GBR NZL (U) The IAI: 35 Years and Going Strong FROM: John D. Burkhardt Chair, IAI Membership Committee Run Date: 08/18/2006 (U) Another in our series of profiles of NSA Learned Organizations that SIGINTers may wish to join... (U//FOUO) The International Affairs Institute (IAI) has provided Agency analysts a forum to discuss and promote international affairs issues and events for 35 years. As a member of NSA's Council of Learned Organizations, the IAI has sponsored a variety of activities for Agency employees over the years to highlight significant trends and developments in the international arena. (U//FOUO) IAI 35th Anniversary Breakfast: (U//FOUO) In honor of our 35th anniversary, you are invited to attend a hosted breakfast with Mr. William B. Black Jr., former Deputy Director of NSA, as the guest speaker. DATE: 28 August 2006 TIME: 0800-1000 PLACE: Canine suite (U//FOUO) You must RSVP by 22 August to ensure there will be a seat for you. For instructions on RSVPing, see the following webpage: (U) Speaker Series: (U//FOUO) Foremost among our activities is hosting distinguished lecturers from government, academia, and business to address a variety of issues ranging from regional and international relations to trade and economics, terrorism, proliferation, history, and others. Recent speakers and their topics include: Mr. Charles Curtis, from the Nuclear Threat Initiative: " WMD Proliferation " Ms. Theresa Loar, Vice President for Global Strategies at CH2M Hill: " Gender and Security " Amb. James C. Rosapepe, former U.S. Ambassador to Romania: " Old Europe plus New Europe, Minus Russia: Clash of Civiliations? " (U) Essay Contest: (U//FOUO) Our annual essay contest, usually given in the fall, provides our members an opportunity to show off their own research, writing, and critical thinking skills for fame and glory! Okay, for agency-wide recognition, high-level readership, and modest cash prizes. SERIES: (U) Learned Orgs '06 1. The Human Resources Management Association Gets New Lease on Life 2. Do You Enjoy Languages? Check Out the CLA 3. The CryptoMathematics Institute Adds Up 4. The KRYPTOS Society Is No Mystery 5. NSA's Women in Mathematics Society Continues to Thrive 6. The IAI: 35 Years and Going Strong
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(U) International Challenge: (U//FOUO) Each year, we challenge the workforce with our everpopular International Challenge, a written trivia contest of 100 questions submitted by Agency subject matter experts on a wide variety of topics. Do you know the name of Fidel Castro's designated successor? How about the river that forms the boundary between Israel and Lebanon? If so, you may want to test your wits against our very educated populace. We recognize the top three finishers with cash prizes. (U) Membership (U//FOUO) Membership in the IAI is open to civilian and military personnel of the U.S. Cryptologic Community and collaboring agencies resident for duty at NSA. " Go IAI " for more information about the IAI and membership. "(U//FOUO) SIDtoday articles may not be republished or reposted outside NSANet without the consent of S0121 (DL sid_comms)." DYNAMIC PAGE -- HIGHEST POSSIBLE CLASSIFICATION IS TOP SECRET // SI / TK // REL TO USA AUS CAN GBR NZL DERIVED FROM: NSA/CSSM 1-52, DATED 08 JAN 2007 DECLASSIFY ON: 20320108