Welcome to Oasis Everywhere!
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June 2 – June 16 Monday12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Sessions: 3Instructor: Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Bridgewater State UniversityLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisThis three-session course will explore the historical evolution, contemporary challenges, and future directions of United States-Latin American relations. Through an examination of key historical milestones, pressing modern-day issues, and potential future developments, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complex and often contentious... read more -
June 3 Tuesday9:30 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Ernesto Castaneda, Director, Immigration Lab and the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies, American UniversityLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisIn a talk tailored to be non-partisan and accessible to all, Dr. Castañeda will discuss immigration and the challenges it poses both at our borders and in our nation’s interior. He’ll look at why people migrate, the scale of the influx of people, and the specific circumstances of undocumented immigrants, unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers, and... read more -
June 4 Wednesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Ricardo Crespo, Ph.D. Political Science, Chair, Department of Political Economy Grossmont CollegeLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThis class examines the economic policy, strategy, and objectives of President Donald Trump towards China, Canada, and Europe. The purpose of the class is to analyze the motivations and strategy behind the emerging tariff wars and put American economic policy in historical and international perspective. The class will assist students in evaluating the... read more
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June 11 Wednesday9:30 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisSince its emergence roughly 15 years ago, cryptocurrency has promised to replace traditional money issued by governments with a new system that bypasses authorities and banks and empowers its users. So far, however, it has stalled as a payment system and instead become a volatile, exotic investment scarred by numerous scandals. Will it eventually replace... read more
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June 12 Thursday12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Richard H. Hughes IV, JD, MPH, Professorial Lecturer in Law, The George Washington University Law SchoolLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisAs the Trump administration begins its new term, significant changes in federal health policy and leadership are anticipated, particularly in areas like vaccines and public health initiatives. With Robert F. Kennedy leading HHS -- alongside new leadership at the NIH, FDA, and CDC -- questions arise about the direction of these agencies and the broader... read more
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June 18 Wednesday12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Daniel Neep, Crown Center for Middle East Studies, Brandeis UniversityLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisModern Syria has seen violence, repression, and autocracy, suffering through tragedy after tragedy over the past century. Yet the history of Syria is not just a tale of dictators and generals. From the 1800s to the 2020s, the Syrian people have engaged in a passionate struggle for justice, equality, and a better future. Whether fighting for national... read more -
July 15 Tuesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Garret Martin, Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, School of International Service, and Co-Director of the Transatlantic Policy Center, American UniversityLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisForeign policy matters rarely determine US presidential elections, and the 2024 election was no exception. Yet Presidents often must spend significant time focused on major international challenges. This talk will assess Trump 2.0’s foreign policy actions so far, as well as past and possible major breaks from Biden’s foreign policy record and how Trump... read more
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July 22 Tuesday9:30 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisEver since the ousted government of China led by Chiang Kai-shek fled to Taiwan following the communist revolution in 1949, the world has seen the tiny separatist island as a powder keg should mainland China seek its reunification through force. Certainly, that could be a trigger for a global war with catastrophic consequences. Yet there are compelling... read more
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August 12 Tuesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Bill Keene, Urban HistorianLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisIn the late 19th Century, advances in materials, iron, steel, and concrete coupled with the development of electricity, the elevator, heating, and cooling led to a building boom in the early 20th Century that created intense rivalries and the race to build the tallest. in the period up to the Depression. The focus shifts from incorporation of historic forms... read more