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Panel Discussion: Subnational Diplomacy at the Crossroads: China, Taiwan, and the U.S. Midwest

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

The Truman Center is proud to present a panel discussion on recent trends in subnational relations with China and Taiwan on July 17 from 4–5:15 p.m. at The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement located on ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s campus, 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. The panel is free and open to the public. to reserve a spot.  

The panel will examine how U.S. cities and states are engaging with China and Taiwan amid today’s geopolitical landscape, with a focus on the specific opportunities and challenges facing heartland states such as Iowa. Kyle Jaros (University of Notre Dame) and Sara Newland (Smith College) will share findings from their ongoing research on US-China subnational relations and work with the Truman Center for National Policy. David Skidmore (ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ) will discuss how Iowa’s interactions with China and Taiwan fit into this larger picture and how shifts in the global political economy affect the context for cities’ and states’ foreign engagement.

Panelists include:

Kyle Jaros, Associate Professor of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame; Visiting Senior Fellow for US-China Subnational Relations, Truman Center for National Policy

Sara Newland, Associate Professor of Government, Smith College; Visiting Senior Fellow for US-China Subnational Relations, Truman Center for National Policy

David Skidmore, Professor of Political Science, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ

For more information about the panel and to register, visit the .

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