Welcome to the Center for International Studies and Albuquerque International Association
We are joining in an effort to make Albuquerque a better place — intellectually vibrant, internationally flavored, exciting, and globally savvy. As they say, “it takes a village” to achieve these goals. You can be part of this village. With your support, AIA will go forward with its mission: to bring the world to Albuquerque, and Albuquerque to the world.
Circumnavigation of Iceland
June 25 to July 3, 2025
Join members of the AIA for a unique tour of the Land of Ice and Fire! Come along on this unforgettable exploration through Iceland’s vast wealth of magnificent scenery and fascinating cultural heritage.
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US Foreign Policy and Global Leadership
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Upcoming Events
Albuquerque International Association presents
2025 International Lecture Series
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Thursday, January 23
Diana McDonald, art historian, curator, author, and lecturer, “From Ancient Mesopotamia to Modern Iraq & Kurdistan: Journey through the Cradle of Civilization.”
Thursday, February 13
Amit Sadan, post-doctoral fellow and instructor at the International Studies Institute at the University of New Mexico, “Israel-Palestine: A Historical Context to the Current War.”
Thursday, March 27
Neill McKee, award-winning author, communication specialist, and international development professional, “My University of the World: Adventures of an International Film and Media Maker in Countries Across the Globe.”
Thursday, April 24
Dale Dekker, Founding Principal, Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, “Shoring up New Mexico’s Economic Future; Bringing Manufacturing Activities back to our State from Overseas.”
Thursday, May 22
Rikki L. Quintana, founder and CEO of HoonArts Fair Trade, a local business selling Central Asian handicrafts, “Silk Road Unveiled: The Enduring Artistic Heritage of Central Asia.”
Other Announcements
AIA Book Club Meeting
January 30, 2025
Applebaum, Ann
Autocracy, Inc. The Dictators who want to Rule the World. 2024
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