Still globally engaged

YPFP hosts inaugural conference

Representing another huge step in the growth of the 5-year-old organization, YPFP recently hosted its annual conference, entitled "The Future of Global Engagement." Held on March 21, the event garnered over 300 attendees, significantly more than expected. The conference took place at the US Chamber of Commerce and, deviating from typical similar Washington events, also featured a career expo as well as panel discussions on global issues derived from YPFP's regional and functional discussion groups.

YPFP members at the Conference

A refugee perspective

In observance of U.N. week, about 25 YPFP members and prospective Refugee Assistance Program volunteers gathered at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on Oct. 21 to hear Leslie Miller, associate director of Refugee Council USA, speak about refugee resettlement and to learn more about RAP from a panel of seasoned volunteers.

Opinion

A public option for the good of the public

Of the many components of health care reform currently under scrutiny, the debate seems to largely revolve around the inclusion of a public option. Many fret that this is a move towards socialism and the government's inevitable failure to control costs.

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Russian Ambassador Spends an Evening With YPFP Members

Over 80 dues-paying YPFP members attended an evening with Russian Ambassador Sergey I. Kislyak at the Russian Embassy April 16 as part of YPFP's Ambassador’s Series.

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Special features

Publishing Your First Book

Featuring Dr. David Ucko, author of The New Counterinsurgency Era

Dr. David Ucko is the author of the recently-published book, The New Counterinsurgency Era, focusing on the institutional adoption of COIN within the Pentagon. Ucko presented his work to a group of YPFP members through the Words & Wires series in Washington, DC, in September. Following the event, Ucko shared his experiences and advice with The Wire.

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Global Dispatch

The Curious Case of Baby Beers

There are many things in Venezuela that continue to leave me at a loss: Why one goes to the mall on a Saturday with a pocket full of cash to find everything closed.

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