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DTSTART:20111022T164500Z
DTEND:20111022T193000Z
SUMMARY:Great Decisions Luncheon: Germany's Ascendancy
LOCATION:Peaks Island
DESCRIPTION:http://www.wacmaine.org/ViewEvent.ashx?eventId=378873\n\nThrough the generosity of its members\,\n the World Affairs Council of Maine provides opportunities\n for members to get together over a meal and discuss\n a Great Decisions topic.  Please join us! \n\n     \n Great Decisions Luncheon:        Germany's Ascendancy        \n   Saturday\, October 22\, 2011\n   \n   \nIs it time for the U.S. to declare a\n "special relationship" with Germany?\n  \nGermany has emerged from both the financial crisis and the eurozone crisis as the dominant economic and political power in Europe\, in particular setting the tone for dealings with Russia\, Eastern Europe and Iran. How important is it for U.S. interests to enhance relations with Germany\, and how should the U.S. react when German and U.S. interests fail to align?\n     Hosted by Julie Fisher Melton and Ed Melton      of Peaks Island   \n\n     Lunch and Discussion 12:45-3:30 PM        \n      Peaks Island Ferry - latest one to take from Portland is at 12:15      Social 12:45-1:00      Lunch 1:00-2:00      Discussion 2:00-3:30      Ferry Return - 3:45 or 5:00 pm      \n      Facilitated by Ed Melton      \n   Ed Melton is Professor Emeritus of History at Wright State University in Dayton\, Ohio. He holds a PhD in Russian history from Columbia University.  Ed is the author of numerous articles on the agrarian history of Russia and Central Europe from 1500-1815. Ed lived in Germany for 5 years.\n\n      \n   This is a special event for members. Reservations are limited.      \n      $50 per person 
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