April 20, 2016
KEI Vice President Mark Tokola visited the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York to conduct a Six-Party Talks simulation with 21 cadets. After the simulation he spoke with the cadets on how their negotiations compare to the current political realities in Northeast Asia.
April 11, 2016
KEI travelled to Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah to host a public program and talk with students interested in a career in international affairs. On March 30 KEI co-sponsored a program with the Kennedy Center at BYU entitled, “The Korean Peninsula and China’s Balancing Act.” The program featured Dr. Douglas Paal, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Dr. Kirk Larsen, Associate Professor of History at BYU, and was moderated by President Manzullo. After the program President Manzullo was joined by KEI’s Kyle Ferrier and Juni Kim to offer advice to students interested in working in international affairs.
March 31, 2016
On February 24, KEI travelled to Stanford University as part of its university outreach program. As part of the trip, KEI conducted its Six Party Talks Simulation Exercise for a class of around 30 students in a class about U.S. policy in Northeast Asia. The students were able to take on the role of one of the countries represented at the negotiation table, and work out a solution to North Korean security and humanitarian concerns. Please click here to learn more about KEI's University Programs and Academic Outreach.