Journalist discusses war experience
From Syria to Myanmar, Clarissa Ward ’02—chief international correspondent for CNN—has been on the front lines of global conflict for nearly a decade. For most of the past year, she’s been on the ground in Ukraine, reporting out the devastating attacks from Russian forces and the fierce resistance of the Ukrainian people.
Speaking to an audience at the Jackson School of Global Affairs on February 9, Ward talked about the high costs of war and the challenges of reporting on such a deadly conflict. The event was presented by International Security Studies and the Poynter Fellowship in Journalism.
Uruguayan VP encourages students to pursue leadership roles
On February 16, the Jackson School of Global Affairs hosted a conversation with Beatriz Argimón, the vice president of Uruguay, which was moderated by Jessica Faieta, Jackson Senior Fellow and the former representative of the United Nations Development Program in Colombia.
Argimón is the first woman to occupy the office of vice president in her country and one of the first to hold high office in South America. While she helped to craft important legislation on gender-based violence, health care, and minority representation for women, Argimón sees her legacy in broader terms. “My role is to open up spaces for the new generation,” she told students.
Reckoning with the Iraq War
On February 28, the Jackson School’s International Leadership Center and International Security Studies cohosted the conference, “Lessons and Legacies of Iraq 20 Years On,” which convened experts from the government, military, media, and academia to reflect on the Iraq War and its impacts on current-day foreign policy and national security. Speakers included former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley.
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