{"title": "Beyond the Wood Chipper: The Future of U.S. Diplomacy and Development", "start": "2026-11-17T14:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-17T15:15:00-05:00", "place": "Roosevelt House", "address": "47-49 East 65th St., 10065 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics/foreign-policy"], "description": "A panel discussion titled \"Beyond the Wood Chipper: The Future of U.S. Diplomacy and Development\" featuring two career diplomats, Nicholas Enrich and Maryum Saifee, who were affected by the dismantling of USAID and changes at the State Department. It is convened by the Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice in partnership with the Truman National Security Project. Drawing on what they saw from the inside, the speakers will discuss the future of U.S. diplomacy and development and what a stronger, more resilient system could look like. The event takes place at Roosevelt House and is open to everyone.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/beyond-the-wood-chipper-the-future-of-us-diplomacy-and-devel-66620/", "official_url": "https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/event/beyond-the-wood-chipper-the-future-of-u-s-diplomacy-and-development/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1f06a246c8e6e180826e48c2ddef43f491fc003afe1f4d8b9eaae3b18bfa8e3a-600.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-17T14:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-17T15:15:00-05:00", "place": "Roosevelt House", "address": "47-49 East 65th St., 10065 New York", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Antisemitism and the US Elections: A Conversation with Amy Rutkin and Amy Spitalnick", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Congregation Beth Elohim", "address": "Garfield Place 274, 11215", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics/elections"], "description": "A conversation titled \"Antisemitism and the US Elections: A Conversation with Amy Rutkin and Amy Spitalnick\" takes place in the CBE Social Hall. It is hosted by Congregation Beth Elohim and features CBE members Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and Amy Rutkin, former Chief of Staff to Congressman Jerry Nadler. Just two days after the midterms, they will offer their analysis on the role of antisemitism in the election, opportunities and challenges in the new political reality, and the path forward on protecting Jewish safety and democracy. Both speakers bring extensive experience in politics, civil rights, democracy protection, and Jewish communal concerns.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/antisemitism-and-the-us-elections-a-conversation-with-amy-ru-81152/", "official_url": "https://cbebk.org/calendar/antisemitism-and-the-us-elections-a-conversation-with-amy-rutkin-and-amy-spitalnick/", "image": ""}, {"title": "The Future of Corrections in New York City", "start": "2026-11-12T16:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-12T17:30:00-05:00", "place": "John Jay College of Criminal Justice", "address": "524 West 59th Street, L.64.00 New Building, New York, NY 10019", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/prisons"], "description": "A conversation in the Leaders of Justice Series at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. NYC Department of Correction Commissioner Stanley Richards speaks with John Jay President Karol V. Mason about the future of corrections in New York City. Refreshments will be served, and the talk is cosponsored by the Office of External Affairs, the Future of Public Safety Initiative, and CEEDS. The event is described as non-partisan and educational, with views expressed being those of the speakers.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/the-future-of-corrections-in-new-york-city-79236/", "official_url": "https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/news-events/events/future-corrections-new-york-city", "image": ""}, {"title": "Discussion between: Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon", "start": "2026-11-09T19:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-09T20:00:00-05:00", "place": "Manhattan College", "address": "Manhattan College Parkway 4513, 10471 Bronx", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/israel-palestine", "society/peace"], "description": "A discussion between Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon at Manhattan College. The two speak about their book, The Future Is Peace, which follows a transformative weeklong journey across a sacred and bloodstained land. Facing competing narratives, they explore how compassion and unity can pull humanity back from the precipice of blind hatred. The book challenges the belief that more violence can ever bring security.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/discussion-between-palestinian-aziz-abu-sarah-and-israeli-ma-81312/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}]}