Events
Events Calendar
Justice and Society Program
February 1, 2012
Washington, DC
The use of targeted killings, through drone strikes and other means, raises questions of U.S. and international law, with long-term implications in the military, human rights, civil rights, and diplomatic arenas. Please join our panel of leaders in law and foreign policy as they explore the issues... Read More »
February 1, 2012
Aspen, CO
Join us for this year’s exploration of the Great Books. Each year community members come together to engage in lively and rigorous dialogue using excerpts from the Great Books. Aspen Institute senior moderator Pete Thigpen will moderate this year’s series. Pete has been a Senior Fellow and... Read More »
Justice and Society Program
February 2, 2012
Washington, DC
Since the Nuremberg trials of 1945-46, the world's leading democracies have struggled to establish a legal infrastructure to hold accountable those responsible for genocide, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. Are the mechanisms they created up to the task today? Our panel of leaders in... Read More »
February 7, 2012
Aspen, CO
In this eight week series, participants gather to discuss key foreign policy issues facing the world today, as outlined in the 2012 Foreign Policy Association briefing book. This year’s topics will include Middle East realignment, promoting democracy, U.S. relations with Mexico, cybersecurity, exit... Read More »
February 8, 2012 - February 12, 2012
Aspen, CO
The Challenge of Leadership SeminarThis event is by invitation only. Read More »
February 8, 2012
Aspen, CO
Join us for this year’s exploration of the Great Books. Each year community members come together to engage in lively and rigorous dialogue using excerpts from the Great Books. Aspen Institute senior moderator Pete Thigpen will moderate this year’s series. Pete has been a Senior Fellow and... Read More »
February 9, 2012
Aspen, CO
The Great Conversation: Engaging Young Aspen 2012The Perils and Pleasures of DemocracyIs American Democracy an adequate vehicle for achieving The Good Life? A democratic culture flourishes in proportion to the quality of its public discourse and the capacity of its citizens and institutions to... Read More »
Energy and Environment Program
February 12, 2012 - February 14, 2012
Washington, DC
Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation Between India and the U.S. (Second in-person meeting)The Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program in partnership with Aspen Institute India, the World Resources Institute, the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Center for American Progress have... Read More »
Energy and Environment Program
February 14, 2012
Washington, DC
A strong strategic India-United States partnership on the policy and technical innovation pathways necessary to advance clean technology, energy access, adaptation strategies, and multilateral development on climate change following Durban presents a unique opportunity for diplomatic and economic... Read More »
February 14, 2012
Aspen, CO
In this eight week series, participants gather to discuss key foreign policy issues facing the world today, as outlined in the 2012 Foreign Policy Association briefing book. This year’s topics will include Middle East realignment, promoting democracy, U.S. relations with Mexico, cybersecurity, exit... Read More »
Ascend
February 15, 2012
Washington, DC
Ascend, the Family Economic Security Program at the Aspen Institute, is pleased to announce the launch of the Ascend Fellowship and the 2012 class of Ascend Fellows. Ascend will release an original report, "Two Generations, One Future," highlighting the ways in which two-generation strategies can... Read More »
Aspen Institute Arts Program
February 15, 2012
New York, NY
The discussion will focus on how cultural institutions are developing relevant campuses for the 21st century, creating accessible forums for creative communities. Elizabeth Diller Founding Partner, Diller Scofidio + Renfro Richard Koshalek Director, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden,... Read More »
February 15, 2012
Aspen, CO
Join us for this year’s exploration of the Great Books. Each year community members come together to engage in lively and rigorous dialogue using excerpts from the Great Books. Aspen Institute senior moderator Pete Thigpen will moderate this year’s series. Pete has been a Senior Fellow and... Read More »
Initiative on Financial Security
February 16, 2012
Washington, DC
February 17, 2012
Aspen, CO
Why is Bhutan called the last Shangri-la? Are the people who reside in the last Buddhist Kingdom, nestled between the two most populous countries in the world, really happier?Does their happiness have anything to do with being secluded from the rest of the world for so long, or being... Read More »
February 17, 2012 - February 20, 2012
Aspen, CO
Moderators: Stephen Balkam, Mark Brownstein, and Mona Eltahawy Read More »
February 18, 2012 - February 20, 2012
Aspen, CO
Happiness in the Always-On AgeFebruary 18-20, 2012Teen Socrates 2012 is now full, please email beth.slater@aspeninstitute.org to be added to the wait list.February 17: optional evening event with Lisa Napoli, 5:00-6:30 p.m.The Aspen Meadows RestaurantFree for Teen Socrates participants, $10 for the... Read More »
Communications and Society Program
February 21, 2012 - February 22, 2012
Mexico City, Mexico
The Aspen Institute Forum on the Freedom to Communicate, created and convened in association with Grupo Salinas, is an annual forum among leaders of media, government, business, academia and the non-profit sector to address issues surrounding the freedoms of expression, association, and... Read More »
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs
February 21, 2012
Washington, DC
ANDE and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) are hosting an event, Business Solutions to Enable Energy Access for All. About 1.3 billion people around the world have no access to electricity and 2.7 billion people rely on traditional biomass for cooking and heating. Up to... Read More »
February 21, 2012
Aspen, CO
In this eight week series, participants gather to discuss key foreign policy issues facing the world today, as outlined in the 2012 Foreign Policy Association briefing book. This year’s topics will include Middle East realignment, promoting democracy, U.S. relations with Mexico, cybersecurity, exit... Read More »
February 22, 2012 - February 25, 2012
Aspen, CO
Society of Fellows symposium, opening reception followed by three half-day sessions. Moderated by Amy Sullivan, editor, Time Magazine and Alan Wolfe, Director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life at Boston College. Read More »
February 22, 2012
Aspen, CO
Join us for this year’s exploration of the Great Books. Each year community members come together to engage in lively and rigorous dialogue using excerpts from the Great Books. Aspen Institute senior moderator Pete Thigpen will moderate this year’s series. Pete has been a Senior Fellow and... Read More »
Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI)
February 23, 2012
Washington, DC
Release of the new report "Impact as Scale: Policy Innovation for Institutional Investment with Social and Environmental Benefit". Presentation of the findings followed by a panel discussion. Roundtable conducted by the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation in partnership with Pacific... Read More »
February 23, 2012
Aspen, CO
The Great Conversation: Engaging Young Aspen 2012The Perils and Pleasures of DemocracyIs American Democracy an adequate vehicle for achieving The Good Life? A democratic culture flourishes in proportion to the quality of its public discourse and the capacity of its citizens and institutions to... Read More »
February 24, 2012
Aspen, CO
The New War and PeaceInnovation, Security, and American Leadership Through a groundbreaking partnership with Spirit of America, the US military has pioneered a new "soft power" approach to help the US prevent conflict, counter extremism and improve America’s position in the world. Read More »
Aspen Writers' Foundation
February 27, 2012
Aspen, CO
February 27, 2012
Aspen, CO
After six fun and successful years of Sharing Shakespeare, we are taking a respite from Shakespeare to offer a new program focusing on Greek Epics and Tragedies. We will resume as "Sharing Shakespeare 3.0" in the fall of 2012.Registration for this nine month series is $195, which includes... Read More »
February 28, 2012 - March 4, 2012
Charleston, SC
Leading in an Era of Globalization seminar for Fellows of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Read More »
February 28, 2012
Washington, DC
Author Thomas Frank will discuss his new book PITY THE BILLIONAIRE: The Unlikely Resurgence of the American Right (Henry Holt/Metropolitan Books). His previous book is the bestselling 'What’s the Matter with Kansas?' About PITY THE BILLIONAIRE: The Unlikely Resurgence of the American Right: Read More »
February 28, 2012
Aspen, CO
In this eight week series, participants gather to discuss key foreign policy issues facing the world today, as outlined in the 2012 Foreign Policy Association briefing book. This year’s topics will include Middle East realignment, promoting democracy, U.S. relations with Mexico, cybersecurity, exit... Read More »
February 29, 2012
Aspen, CO
Join us for this year’s exploration of the Great Books. Each year community members come together to engage in lively and rigorous dialogue using excerpts from the Great Books. Aspen Institute senior moderator Pete Thigpen will moderate this year’s series. Pete has been a Senior Fellow and... Read More »