What is Think Tank?
Think Tank, offered by Western Washington University's International Affairs Association (IAA), allows students an opportunity to discuss world affairs, foreign policy, and other international matters in an open and informal manner. Participants are given a prompt, a list of suggested readings and are encouraged to formulate arguments, questions, and opinions for discussion. The monthly discussion group then meets and allows participants to air these ideas.

When and Where is Think Tank held?
Think Tank is held every other Wednesday at 8:00 PM. The location varies.

How can I get involved in Think Tank?
Although part of the IAA, Think Tank is open to all members of the Western Community, including students, alumni, and faculty. If you are interested in attending, click the date you would like to attend and sign up!









 Next Think Tank:
15 January 2014
Miller Hall 154


Upcoming Think Tank

January 15th: What efforts can/should be done by the UN and South Sudan's neighbors to stabilize the region?
                    Reading #1 Reading #2 Reading #3

Past Think Tanks

October 23rd: World Heritage Sites and their role in the international system.
                    Sign up         Reading #1        Reading #2        Reading #3       Reading #4       Reading #5

May 29th: Is China the next global superpower?
                 Sign Up        Reading #1        Reading #2        Reading #3       Reading #4       

April 10th: How effective will the recently passed Arms Trade Treaty be?
                 Sign Up        Reading #1        Reading #2        Reading #3       Reading #4       Reading #5

March 6th: How should the international community respond to the increasing use of cyber warfare? 
                 Sign Up        Reading #1        Reading #2        Reading #3       Reading #4       Reading #5

February 6th: Why have sanctions imposed on the DPRK by the UN Security Council been ineffective in circumventing U.S-North Korean hostilities and nuclear testing?
                 Sign Up        Reading #1        Reading #2        Reading #3       Reading #4       Reading #5

January 16th:  How should the UN Human Rights Council address Russia’s recently-approved “Foreign Agents” NGO bill?
                    Sign Up        Reading #1        Reading #2        Reading #3       Reading #4       Reading #5

October 24th: Should the United States and N.A.T.O. intervene in Syria? 
                    Sign Up        Reading #1        Reading #2        Reading #3